Excessive Subtalar PronationNCT07431450
Effects of Taping on Balance, Agility, and Weight-Bearing Characteristics in Individuals With Subtalar Pronation
A study testing Kinesio taping and Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping. in people with Excessive Subtalar Pronation, run by Gazi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Subtalar pronation (SP) is a common foot alignment problem. It can disturb the normal movement of the ankle and affect different physical functions. In clinics, taping is often used both to correct the foot position and to help the muscles work more effectively. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Excessive Subtalar Pronation
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio taping and Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping.
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 1 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Having subtalar pronation according to the Foot Posture Index
Who cannot join
- Presence of any other lower extremity orthopedic disorder besides subtalar pronation
- Presence of any chronic disease
- History of any surgery
- Leg length discrepancy greater than 3 cm
- Complaint of lower extremity pain
- History of lower extremity trauma within the last week
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Corrective Dynamic Taping Combined With Kinesio Taping on Balance, Agility, and Weight-Bearing Characteristics in Individuals With Excessive Subtalar Pronation
Subtalar pronation (SP) is a common foot alignment problem. It can disturb the normal movement of the ankle and affect different physical functions.
In clinics, taping is often used both to correct the foot position and to help the muscles work more effectively.
Read more
However, there are no studies examining the combined effect of corrective dynamic taping and kinesio taping in people with SP.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of these two taping methods on balance, agility, and weight transfer in individuals with SP.
In this study, 10 people with SP were included in the treatment group and 10 people with SP were included in the control group.
Assessments were performed before taping and 45 minutes after the application. The results were statistically compared both within each group and between the groups.
Read the detailed description
Subtalar pronation (SP) is one of the most common alignment disorders of the foot.
Subtalar pronation disrupts ankle biomechanics and leads to alterations in various physical parameters.
In clinical practice, taping techniques are frequently preferred in SP both for mechanical correction and for muscular facilitation or inhibition.
However, a review of the literature revealed no study investigating the effects of corrective dynamic taping combined with kinesio taping on SP.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of corrective dynamic taping combined with kinesio taping on balance, agility, and weight-transfer characteristics in individuals with SP.
Within the scope of the study, 10 individuals with SP were included in the intervention group and 10 individuals with SP were included in the control group.
Assessments were performed before taping and 45 minutes after the intervention. The assessment results were statistically compared both between groups and within groups.
- Conditions
- Excessive Subtalar Pronation
- Being tested
- Kinesio taping, Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping.
- Keywords
- physiotherapy, kinesio taping, dynamic taping
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapingOther
Kinesio taping is a rehabilitation technique that aims to provide maximum functionality by supporting the injured joint or muscle with adhesive elastic tapes. In individuals with subtalar pronation, the tape was applied to the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus muscles on clean skin. To inhibit the tibialis anterior muscle, the tape was applied from the insertion to the origin with 0-25% tension. To facilitate the peroneus longus muscle, the tape was applied from the origin to the insertion with 15-35% tension. For optimal effectiveness between the two measurements, the tape was kept on the skin for 45 minutes.
Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping.Other
Dynamic taping is a technique that can stretch in four directions, provides stronger resistance and recoil, and is designed to increase somatosensory input and proprioception. At the beginning of the application, participants were instructed to place their feet in plantar flexion and eversion and to maintain this position during taping. The taping was started from the proximal part of the ankle. Then, while the ankle was in plantar flexion, the forefoot in adduction, and the big toe in flexion, the tape was applied starting from the proximal part of the hallux and attached along the mediolateral plantar surface toward the heel with slight tension. Afterward, the tape was passed around the calcaneus, crossed the lateral midline of the foot obliquely, included the navicular tuberosity, and was fixed at the distal part of the ankle with maximum tension (14).
For optimal effectiveness between the two measurements, the dynamic tape was kept on the skin for 45 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping | Active comparator | A group of individuals who underwent Kinesio Taping. Receives: Other: Kinesio taping |
| Dynamic Taping with Kinesio Taping | Experimental | A group of individuals who underwent Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping. Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance Assessment
Balance was assessed quantitatively using posturography, which is considered the gold standard method in the literature. This method provides quantitative data on balance by measuring the amount of center of pressure sway while the individual is standing. The K-Force® force platform was used for the quantitative evaluation of balance, as it is a valid and reliable measurement device for balance assessment. During the static test, participants were asked to stand still for 30 seconds, and three trials were recorded. During the dynamic test, participants were asked to jump onto the platform from a height of 30 cm. Dynamic balance was evaluated based on the participant's ability to stabilize and recover balance after landing.
Measured: 45 minutes
4 × 10 m Shuttle Test
Speed and agility were assessed using the 4 × 10 m shuttle run test. Two parallel lines were marked on the floor 10 meters apart. Participants were asked to run back and forth between the lines as fast as possible, crossing each line with both feet and covering a total distance of 40 meters (4 × 10 m). A BlazePod® device was placed at each end, and participants were required to touch the device and return at maximum speed. The test was performed twice, and the best result was recorded.
Measured: 45 minutes
T-Test
The T-test consists of four contact points arranged in a T-shape within an area measuring 10 meters in length and 10 meters in width. The aim is for participants to complete a movement sequence between these points in the shortest possible time, requiring changes of direction in different ways. Direction changes are performed by shuffling to the right and left or by running backward. The test includes two 90° turns and one 180° turn, and requires participants to cover a total distance of 40 meters: 10 meters forward, 10 meters to the right, 10 meters to the left, and 10 meters backward.
Measured: 45 minutes
Secondary outcomes (2)
Foot Posture Index
The measurement was performed in a static position while the participant was standing and bearing full weight on the feet. The Foot Posture Index (FPI) consists of six sub-items, and each item is scored between +2 (clear pronation) and -2 (clear supination); the scores are then summed. The six sub-items include palpation of the talar head, the curves above and below the lateral malleolus, the frontal plane position of the calcaneus, the prominence of the talonavicular joint, the condition of the medial longitudinal arch, and the degree of forefoot abduction or adduction relative to the rearfoot. The total score is used to classify overall foot posture: a score of 0 indicates a neutral posture, positive scores indicate a pronated posture, and negative scores indicate a supinated posture. A score between +6 and +9 indicates pronation, while a score between +10 and +12 indicates excessive pronation.
Measured: 45 minutes
Weight Transfer Assessment
Weight transfer during quiet standing was assessed using the K-Force® force platform. During the test, participants were asked to stand still for 30 seconds, and the test was repeated three times. Based on the measurements, right-left and anterior-posterior weight transfer were evaluated.
Measured: 45 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025
- Study completion1 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Excessive Subtalar PronationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Gazi UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mustafa Can Salamci, Gazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07431450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024 - 636
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Hadley A, Griffiths S, Griffiths L, Vicenzino B. Antipronation taping and temporary orthoses. Effects on tibial rotation position after exercise. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1999 Mar;89(3):118-23. doi: 10.7547/87507315-89-3-118.
PubMed 10095333Holmes CF, Wilcox D, Fletcher JP. Effect of a modified, low-dye medial longitudinal arch taping procedure on the subtalar joint neutral position before and after light exercise. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2002 May;32(5):194-201. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2002.32.5.194.
PubMed 12014823
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Corrective Dynamic Taping Combined With Kinesio Taping on Balance, Agility, and Weight-Bearing Characteristics in Individuals With Excessive Subtalar Pronation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07431450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024 - 636
- Conditions
- Excessive Subtalar Pronation
- Keywords
- physiotherapy, kinesio taping, dynamic taping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Subtalar pronation (SP) is a common foot alignment problem. It can disturb the normal movement of the ankle and affect different physical functions.
In clinics, taping is often used both to correct the foot position and to help the muscles work more effectively.
However, there are no studies examining the combined effect of corrective dynamic taping and kinesio taping in people with SP.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of these two taping methods on balance, agility, and weight transfer in individuals with SP.
In this study, 10 people with SP were included in the treatment group and 10 people with SP were included in the control group.
Assessments were performed before taping and 45 minutes after the application. The results were statistically compared both within each group and between the groups.
Detailed description
Subtalar pronation (SP) is one of the most common alignment disorders of the foot.
Subtalar pronation disrupts ankle biomechanics and leads to alterations in various physical parameters.
In clinical practice, taping techniques are frequently preferred in SP both for mechanical correction and for muscular facilitation or inhibition.
However, a review of the literature revealed no study investigating the effects of corrective dynamic taping combined with kinesio taping on SP.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of corrective dynamic taping combined with kinesio taping on balance, agility, and weight-transfer characteristics in individuals with SP.
Within the scope of the study, 10 individuals with SP were included in the intervention group and 10 individuals with SP were included in the control group.
Assessments were performed before taping and 45 minutes after the intervention. The assessment results were statistically compared both between groups and within groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio tapingA group of individuals who underwent Kinesio Taping. |
| Dynamic Taping with Kinesio Taping | Experimental | Other: Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping.A group of individuals who underwent Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Having subtalar pronation according to the Foot Posture Index
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Presence of any other lower extremity orthopedic disorder besides subtalar pronation
- Presence of any chronic disease
- History of any surgery
- Leg length discrepancy greater than 3 cm
- Complaint of lower extremity pain
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio tapingKinesio taping is a rehabilitation technique that aims to provide maximum functionality by supporting the injured joint or muscle with adhesive elastic tapes. In individuals with subtalar pronation, the tape was applied to the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus muscles on clean skin. To inhibit the tibialis anterior muscle, the tape was applied from the insertion to the origin with 0-25% tension. To facilitate the peroneus longus muscle, the tape was applied from the origin to the insertion with 15-35% tension. For optimal effectiveness between the two measurements, the tape was kept on the skin for 45 minutes. | Other | Kinesio Taping |
| Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping.Dynamic taping is a technique that can stretch in four directions, provides stronger resistance and recoil, and is designed to increase somatosensory input and proprioception. At the beginning of the application, participants were instructed to place their feet in plantar flexion and eversion and to maintain this position during taping. The taping was started from the proximal part of the ankle. Then, while the ankle was in plantar flexion, the forefoot in adduction, and the big toe in flexion, the tape was applied starting from the proximal part of the hallux and attached along the mediolateral plantar surface toward the heel with slight tension. Afterward, the tape was passed around the calcaneus, crossed the lateral midline of the foot obliquely, included the navicular tuberosity, and was fixed at the distal part of the ankle with maximum tension (14). For optimal effectiveness between the two measurements, the dynamic tape was kept on the skin for 45 minutes. | Other | Dynamic Taping with Kinesio Taping |
Primary outcome
Balance Assessment
Time frame: 45 minutes
Balance was assessed quantitatively using posturography, which is considered the gold standard method in the literature. This method provides quantitative data on balance by measuring the amount of center of pressure sway while the individual is standing. The K-Force® force platform was used for the quantitative evaluation of balance, as it is a valid and reliable measurement device for balance assessment. During the static test, participants were asked to stand still for 30 seconds, and three trials were recorded. During the dynamic test, participants were asked to jump onto the platform from a height of 30 cm. Dynamic balance was evaluated based on the participant's ability to stabilize and recover balance after landing.
4 × 10 m Shuttle Test
Time frame: 45 minutes
Speed and agility were assessed using the 4 × 10 m shuttle run test. Two parallel lines were marked on the floor 10 meters apart. Participants were asked to run back and forth between the lines as fast as possible, crossing each line with both feet and covering a total distance of 40 meters (4 × 10 m). A BlazePod® device was placed at each end, and participants were required to touch the device and return at maximum speed. The test was performed twice, and the best result was recorded.
T-Test
Time frame: 45 minutes
The T-test consists of four contact points arranged in a T-shape within an area measuring 10 meters in length and 10 meters in width. The aim is for participants to complete a movement sequence between these points in the shortest possible time, requiring changes of direction in different ways. Direction changes are performed by shuffling to the right and left or by running backward. The test includes two 90° turns and one 180° turn, and requires participants to cover a total distance of 40 meters: 10 meters forward, 10 meters to the right, 10 meters to the left, and 10 meters backward.
2 secondary outcomes
Foot Posture Index
Time frame: 45 minutes
Weight Transfer Assessment
Time frame: 45 minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Feb 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 10095333Hadley A, Griffiths S, Griffiths L, Vicenzino B. Antipronation taping and temporary orthoses. Effects on tibial rotation position after exercise. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1999 Mar;89(3):118-23. doi: 10.7547/87507315-89-3-118.
- Results publication: PubMed 12014823Holmes CF, Wilcox D, Fletcher JP. Effect of a modified, low-dye medial longitudinal arch taping procedure on the subtalar joint neutral position before and after light exercise. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2002 May;32(5):194-201. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2002.32.5.194.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio taping and Kinesio Taping combined with Corrective Dynamic Taping. in people with Excessive Subtalar Pronation, run by Gazi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance Assessment (time frame: 45 minutes). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07431450, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Feb 2026.