Kinesio TapingNCT07572201
The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties
A study testing Kinesio® tape application in people with Kinesio Taping and Muscle Oxygenation, run by Okan University.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio® tape application
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 May 2026to 15 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Right lower extremity being dominant,
- Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months
Who cannot join
- Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,
- Having a history of lower extremity surgery,
- Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,
- Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
- Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties in Young Healthy Individuals
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.
Read the detailed description
Individuals meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to two groups using block randomization: the Kinesio® tape group (KTG) and the placebo group (PG). Following assessments, individuals will be assigned to their respective groups and will receive Kinesio® tape application from a physiotherapist. Assessments will be repeated for all individuals at 1 hour and 36 hours after application.
- Conditions
- Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
- Being tested
- Kinesio® tape application, Placebo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio® tape applicationOther
KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping.
PlaceboOther
The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio® tape group (KT) | Active comparator | KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping. Receives: Other: Kinesio® tape application |
| Placebo group | Placebo comparator | The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched. Receives: Other: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle
Measured: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Pain Pressure Threshold
Measured: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle
Measured: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 May 2026
- Study start15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Kinesio TapingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized controlled study
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Okan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kübra Kendal, Okan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07572201
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IstanbulOkanUniv
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties in Young Healthy Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07572201
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IstanbulOkanUniv
- Conditions
- Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Okan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 May 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.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.
Detailed description
Individuals meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to two groups using block randomization: the Kinesio® tape group (KTG) and the placebo group (PG). Following assessments, individuals will be assigned to their respective groups and will receive Kinesio® tape application from a physiotherapist. Assessments will be repeated for all individuals at 1 hour and 36 hours after application.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized controlled study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio® tape group (KT) | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio® tape applicationKT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping. |
| Placebo group | Placebo comparator | Other: PlaceboThe skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Right lower extremity being dominant,
- Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,
- Having a history of lower extremity surgery,
- Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,
- Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
- Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.
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® tape applicationKT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping. | Other | Kinesio® tape group (KT) |
| PlaceboThe skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched. | Other | Placebo group |
Primary outcome
Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle
Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Pain Pressure Threshold
Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle
Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2026.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio® tape application in people with Kinesio Taping and Muscle Oxygenation, run by Okan University.
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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Kubra Kendal (+90 530-233-8078, kubra.kendal@okan.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle (time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application). 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?
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 7 May 2026.