HealthyNCT01994421
Effects of Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength
A study testing Kinesiotape in people with Healthy, run by University Hospital, Geneva at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape developed in the 70's by Dr Kenso Kase for prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Research shows that through activation of skin receptors KT improves blood and lymph flow, increases proprioception, helps relieve pain, facilitates joint and muscle… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Sep 2012to Jun 2013
- 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 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- at least 18 years of age
- allowed to perform jumps
Who cannot join
- pregnancy
- history of cardio-vascular disease
- antecedents of lower extremity injuries
- use of any doping substances listed by the World Anti-doping Agency
- any contraindication to exercise
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Switzerland1 site
Unite d'orthopédie et traumatologie du sport
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1232
About this study
Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape developed in the 70's by Dr Kenso Kase for prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Research shows that through activation of skin receptors KT improves blood and lymph flow, increases proprioception, helps relieve pain, facilitates joint and muscle alignment, and enhances muscle function. Despite the increasing popularity of KT, uncertainty remains regarding, in particular, its effectiveness in improving strength.
Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the short-term effects of KT on muscle strength when applied to the quadriceps muscles of healthy subjects.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 52 healthy subjects was conducted. Subjects were tested under four different conditions: a) facilitating Kinesiotape, b) inhibiting Kinesiotape, c) classical tape with no elastic properties, and d) no-taping across four different sessions. The parameters of interest were: quadriceps and hamstrings maximal strength and power using vertical jump tests (squat jump and countermovement jump), and peak concentric and eccentric knee torque (using isokinetic test protocol).
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- Kinesiotape
- Keywords
- Facilitating kinesiotape, Inhibiting kinesiotape, Classical tape, No tape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KinesiotapeOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotape | Sham comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Kinesiotape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vertical jump height change with different tapes
Measured: Week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4
Secondary outcomes (1)
Isokinetic knee strength change with different tapes
Measured: Week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2012
- Primary completionApr 2013
- Study completionJun 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, GenevaThe 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amar Arhab, University Hospital, Geneva
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01994421
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UGeneva
- Status last verified
- Nov 2013
- First submitted
- 8 Nov 2013
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2013
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01994421
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UGeneva
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Facilitating kinesiotape, Inhibiting kinesiotape, Classical tape, No tape
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, GenevaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2012
- Primary completion
- Apr 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- 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.
Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape developed in the 70's by Dr Kenso Kase for prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Research shows that through activation of skin receptors KT improves blood and lymph flow, increases proprioception, helps relieve pain, facilitates joint and muscle alignment, and enhances muscle function. Despite the increasing popularity of KT, uncertainty remains regarding, in particular, its effectiveness in improving strength.
Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the short-term effects of KT on muscle strength when applied to the quadriceps muscles of healthy subjects.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 52 healthy subjects was conducted. Subjects were tested under four different conditions: a) facilitating Kinesiotape, b) inhibiting Kinesiotape, c) classical tape with no elastic properties, and d) no-taping across four different sessions. The parameters of interest were: quadriceps and hamstrings maximal strength and power using vertical jump tests (squat jump and countermovement jump), and peak concentric and eccentric knee torque (using isokinetic test protocol).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotape | Sham comparator | Other: Kinesiotape |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- at least 18 years of age
- allowed to perform jumps
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- pregnancy
- history of cardio-vascular disease
- antecedents of lower extremity injuries
- use of any doping substances listed by the World Anti-doping Agency
- any contraindication to exercise
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotape | Other | Kinesiotape |
Primary outcome
Vertical jump height change with different tapes
Time frame: Week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4
1 secondary outcome
Isokinetic knee strength change with different tapes
Time frame: Week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4
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 25 Nov 2013.
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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.
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 Kinesiotape in people with Healthy, run by University Hospital, Geneva at 1 site in Switzerland.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2013. 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 Switzerland. 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?
Vertical jump height change with different tapes (time frame: Week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4). 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 25 Nov 2013.