Healthy Young AdultsKT-PFNCT07703930
Effects of Kinesio Taping on Plantar Fascia and Ankle Function
A study testing Facilitation Kinesio Taping and Ankle Stabilization Taping in people with Healthy Young Adults, run by University of Beykent at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the short-term effects of three different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense in healthy young adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Young Adults
- What is being tested?
- Facilitation Kinesio Taping and Ankle Stabilization Taping
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 134 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 30 Sep 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy young adults aged 18-25 years
- No history of lower extremity injury affecting ankle function
- Full, pain-free ankle range of motion in all directions
Who cannot join
- History of ankle dislocation or fracture within the previous year
- Previous foot or ankle surgery
- Pain during ankle movements
- Open wounds or skin allergy preventing kinesio taping application
- Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting participation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Aydin University
Istanbul, Beylikduzu, 34520
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques on Plantar Fascia Stiffness, Balance, and Ankle Joint Position Sense in Healthy Young Adults
This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the short-term effects of three different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense in healthy young adults. A total of 120 participants aged 18-25 years were randomly assigned to facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, or sham taping groups. Plantar fascia mechanical properties were assessed using MyotonPRO, dynamic balance was evaluated with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and joint position sense was measured using the active angle reproduction method. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application.
Read the detailed description
Kinesio taping is commonly used to improve neuromuscular control, proprioception, and lower-extremity biomechanics. However, the comparative effects of different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia mechanical behavior and functional performance remain unclear. This study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, and sham taping on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense.
A total of 120 healthy young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years participated in the study. Participants were randomly allocated into three intervention groups. Group 1 received facilitation kinesio taping, Group 2 received ankle stabilization taping, and Group 3 received sham taping. Plantar fascia viscoelastic properties including frequency, stiffness, relaxation time, and creep were evaluated using the MyotonPRO device. Dynamic balance performance was assessed using the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and ankle joint position sense was evaluated using the active angle reproduction method with the Dr.Goniometer application.
Measurements were performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether different kinesio taping methods produce different short-term effects on plantar fascia elasticity and lower-extremity function.
- Conditions
- Healthy Young Adults
- Being tested
- Facilitation Kinesio Taping, Ankle Stabilization Taping, Sham Taping
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Plantar Fascia Elasticity, Proprioception, Balance, mSEBT, MyotonPRO
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Facilitation Kinesio TapingDevice
Facilitation kinesio taping was applied to support plantar fascia function.
Ankle Stabilization TapingDevice
Ankle stabilization taping was applied to improve ankle stability and proprioceptive control.
Sham TapingDevice
Sham taping was applied without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation KT Group | Experimental | Participants received facilitation kinesio taping applied to the plantar fascia. Receives: Device: Facilitation Kinesio Taping |
| Ankle Stabilization KT Group | Experimental | Participants received ankle stabilization kinesio taping intervention. Receives: Device: Ankle Stabilization Taping |
| Sham Taping Group | Sham comparator | Participants received sham taping without therapeutic tension or corrective technique. Receives: Device: Sham Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO
Plantar fascia frequency will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. The measurement evaluates the oscillation frequency of the plantar fascia tissue following mechanical impulse application. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia stiffness measured by MyotonPRO
Plantar fascia stiffness(N/m) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. The measurement represents the resistance of plantar fascia tissue to external mechanical deformation. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia decrement measured by MyotonPRO
Plantar fascia decrement will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Decrement represents the mechanical damping characteristics and elasticity of the plantar fascia tissue. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia relaxation time measured by MyotonPRO
Plantar fascia relaxation(ms) time will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Relaxation time represents the time required for the tissue to return toward its baseline mechanical state after mechanical deformation. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia creep measured by MyotonPRO
Plantar fascia creep(De) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Creep represents the gradual deformation behavior of plantar fascia tissue under mechanical loading. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change in anterior reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the anterior reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posteromedial reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the posteromedial reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posterolateral reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the posterolateral reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in composite score of modified Star Excursion Balance Test
The composite score of dynamic balance performance will be calculated from anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral reach distances obtained during the modified Star Excursion Balance Test. The composite score will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in ankle joint position sense accuracy measured by active angle reproduction method
Ankle joint position sense will be assessed using the active angle reproduction method with the Dr.Goniometer application. Participants will reproduce target ankle positions of 5 degrees plantar flexion and 5 degrees dorsiflexion. The absolute difference between the target angle and reproduced angle will be recorded as angular error. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Measured: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Healthy Young AdultsStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of three parallel intervention groups: facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization kinesio taping, or sham taping. Each participant received only one assigned intervention.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 134 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Beykent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yasemin Şahbaz, University of Beykent
- Investigators
- Yasemin Şahbaz, Asst Prof, Principal investigator, Istanbul Beykent UniversityDemet Biçki, Asst Prof, Principal investigator, Istanbul Aydın UniversityErtuğrul Safren, Asst Prof, Principal investigator, Independent Researcher
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07703930
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KT-PF-2025-IST-01
- Other IDs
- IAU-ETHICS-116-2025
- Acronym
- KT-PF
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared
Publications
Hosseini R. Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Methods on Plantar Fascia Elasticity, Balance, Vertical Jump Performance, Ankle Function, and Joint Position Sense. Master's Thesis. Istanbul Aydin University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 2025.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques on Plantar Fascia Stiffness, Balance, and Ankle Joint Position Sense in Healthy Young Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07703930
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KT-PF / KT-PF-2025-IST-01
- Conditions
- Healthy Young Adults
- Keywords
- Kinesio Taping, Plantar Fascia Elasticity, Proprioception, Balance, mSEBT, MyotonPRO
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 134 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of BeykentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jul 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.
This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the short-term effects of three different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense in healthy young adults. A total of 120 participants aged 18-25 years were randomly assigned to facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, or sham taping groups. Plantar fascia mechanical properties were assessed using MyotonPRO, dynamic balance was evaluated with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and joint position sense was measured using the active angle reproduction method. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application.
Detailed description
Kinesio taping is commonly used to improve neuromuscular control, proprioception, and lower-extremity biomechanics. However, the comparative effects of different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia mechanical behavior and functional performance remain unclear. This study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, and sham taping on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense.
A total of 120 healthy young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years participated in the study. Participants were randomly allocated into three intervention groups. Group 1 received facilitation kinesio taping, Group 2 received ankle stabilization taping, and Group 3 received sham taping. Plantar fascia viscoelastic properties including frequency, stiffness, relaxation time, and creep were evaluated using the MyotonPRO device. Dynamic balance performance was assessed using the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and ankle joint position sense was evaluated using the active angle reproduction method with the Dr.Goniometer application.
Measurements were performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether different kinesio taping methods produce different short-term effects on plantar fascia elasticity and lower-extremity function.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of three parallel intervention groups: facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization kinesio taping, or sham taping. Each participant received only one assigned intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation KT Group | Experimental | Device: Facilitation Kinesio TapingParticipants received facilitation kinesio taping applied to the plantar fascia. |
| Ankle Stabilization KT Group | Experimental | Device: Ankle Stabilization TapingParticipants received ankle stabilization kinesio taping intervention. |
| Sham Taping Group | Sham comparator | Device: Sham TapingParticipants received sham taping without therapeutic tension or corrective technique. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Healthy young adults aged 18-25 years
- No history of lower extremity injury affecting ankle function
- Full, pain-free ankle range of motion in all directions
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of ankle dislocation or fracture within the previous year
- Previous foot or ankle surgery
- Pain during ankle movements
- Open wounds or skin allergy preventing kinesio taping application
- Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting participation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation Kinesio TapingFacilitation kinesio taping was applied to support plantar fascia function. | Device | Facilitation KT Group |
| Ankle Stabilization TapingAnkle stabilization taping was applied to improve ankle stability and proprioceptive control. | Device | Ankle Stabilization KT Group |
| Sham TapingSham taping was applied without therapeutic tension or corrective technique. | Device | Sham Taping Group |
Primary outcome
Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Plantar fascia frequency will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. The measurement evaluates the oscillation frequency of the plantar fascia tissue following mechanical impulse application. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Change in plantar fascia stiffness measured by MyotonPRO
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Plantar fascia stiffness(N/m) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. The measurement represents the resistance of plantar fascia tissue to external mechanical deformation. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Change in plantar fascia decrement measured by MyotonPRO
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Plantar fascia decrement will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Decrement represents the mechanical damping characteristics and elasticity of the plantar fascia tissue. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention.
Change in plantar fascia relaxation time measured by MyotonPRO
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Plantar fascia relaxation(ms) time will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Relaxation time represents the time required for the tissue to return toward its baseline mechanical state after mechanical deformation. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
Change in plantar fascia creep measured by MyotonPRO
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Plantar fascia creep(De) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device. Creep represents the gradual deformation behavior of plantar fascia tissue under mechanical loading. Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
5 secondary outcomes
Change in anterior reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posteromedial reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posterolateral reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in composite score of modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in ankle joint position sense accuracy measured by active angle reproduction method
Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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 1 Sep 2026.
- Results publicationHosseini R. Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Methods on Plantar Fascia Elasticity, Balance, Vertical Jump Performance, Ankle Function, and Joint Position Sense. Master's Thesis. Istanbul Aydin University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Yasemin Şahbaz, Asst Prof principal investigator
Istanbul Beykent University
Demet Biçki, Asst Prof principal investigator
Istanbul Aydın University
Ertuğrul Safren, Asst Prof principal investigator
Independent Researcher
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Facilitation Kinesio Taping and Ankle Stabilization Taping in people with Healthy Young Adults, run by University of Beykent 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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Sep 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. 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?
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?
Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO (time frame: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention). The study lists 5 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 NCT07703930, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 1 Sep 2026.