Healthy AdultsNCT03909880
Kinesio Taping and Hand Sensorimotor Control
A study testing Kinesio tape in people with Healthy Adults, run by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
We explored the effect of Kinesio taping with different tension on hand force control, joint proprioception, reaction time and brain activity. Healthy participants randomly received three wrist/finger flexor taping conditions: (1) taping with 20% additional tension (taping20), (2) taping with neutral tension… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Adults
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio tape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 19 Jul 2019to 1 Aug 2020
- 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 20 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 1. Healthy adults who are 20-40 years old
Who cannot join
- Have irreversible injury on forearm, wrist or hand
- Feel pain or any uncomfortable symptom on forearm, wrist or hand
- Muscular disease on upper extremity in 6 months
- Impaired sensation
- Allergy to Kinesio tape
- Neurological disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Kinesio Taping on Hand Proprioception, Reaction Time, Force Control and Corticomuscular Functional Connectivity
We explored the effect of Kinesio taping with different tension on hand force control, joint proprioception, reaction time and brain activity.
Healthy participants randomly received three wrist/finger flexor taping conditions: (1) taping with 20% additional tension (taping20), (2) taping with neutral tension (tapingN), and (3) without taping (control). Grip force, wrist joint angle, electroencephalogram and electromyogram were recorded during proprioception and force control tasks to determine the effects of Kinesio taping on sensorimotor control.
Read the detailed description
Sensorimotor control involves the integration of sensory information in the brain to ensure appropriate joint position, force control and timing during movement. Kinesio taping can provide additional sensory input and improve sensorimotor control performance. Hand function is important in daily activities and fine control of the fingers and wrist is required in many sports. Therefore, we explore the effect of Kinesio taping with different tension on hand force control, joint proprioception, reaction time and brain activity.
This is an observational study with single-group repeated-measures design. Participants will be randomly received three wrist/finger flexor taping conditions: (1) taping with 20% additional tension (taping20), (2) taping with neutral tension (tapingN), and (3) without taping (control). Grip force, wrist joint angle, electroencephalogram and electromyogram were recorded during proprioception and force control tasks.Repeated-measures one-way analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc comparison test determined the differences among the taping conditions. The Pearson correlation test determined the correlation between changes in motor performance and brain activities. Statistical significance was set at .05.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adults
- Being tested
- Kinesio tape
- Keywords
- kinesio taping, sensorimotor control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapeOther
Kinesio tape (kinesio taping; kinesio holding corporation,USA) was placed on the skin above muscle belly of finger flexor. There were three types of taping:
"Taping20 condition" - tape was pulled from the wrist to the proximal forearm. The two ends of the tape (~5 cm) were held by the therapist and the middle area was pulled 20% additional tension.
"TapingN condition" - tape was pulled with neutral tension. "Control condition" - no taping.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | Without Kinesio tape on the forearm |
| Kinesio taping with neutral tension | Placebo comparator | Kinesio tape with neutral tension on the forearm Receives: Other: Kinesio tape |
| Kinesio taping with additional 20% tension | Experimental | Kinesio tape with 20% additional tension on the forearm Receives: Other: Kinesio tape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Joint position sense
The ability to accurately generate joint wrist flexion at 15 degree
Measured: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Force sense
The ability to accurately generate 20% of maximal voluntary grip force
Measured: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Reaction time
The ability to generate grip force as soon as hearing a beep sound
Measured: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Corticomuscular coherence
Level of EEG and EMG synchronization in frequency domain when participants maintain 20% maximal voluntary contraction for 30 seconds, as an indicator of functional connectivity between motor cortex and muscle
Measured: measured immediately after the tape is applied
EEG
Level of the power of EEG when participants maintain 20% maximal voluntary contraction for 30 seconds, as an indicator of synchronization/desynchronization of the motor cortex
Measured: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Apr 2019
- Study start19 Jul 2019
- Primary completion20 May 2020
- Study completion1 Aug 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy AdultsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Li-Wei Chou, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive and Technology ,National Yang-Ming University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03909880
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- YM108058E
- Status last verified
- Jul 2019
- First submitted
- 11 Feb 2019
- Last updated
- 22 Mar 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Mar 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kinesio Taping on Hand Proprioception, Reaction Time, Force Control and Corticomuscular Functional Connectivity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03909880
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- YM108058E
- Conditions
- Healthy Adults
- Keywords
- kinesio taping, sensorimotor control
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 19 Jul 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 May 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Apr 2019 (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.
We explored the effect of Kinesio taping with different tension on hand force control, joint proprioception, reaction time and brain activity.
Healthy participants randomly received three wrist/finger flexor taping conditions: (1) taping with 20% additional tension (taping20), (2) taping with neutral tension (tapingN), and (3) without taping (control). Grip force, wrist joint angle, electroencephalogram and electromyogram were recorded during proprioception and force control tasks to determine the effects of Kinesio taping on sensorimotor control.
Detailed description
Sensorimotor control involves the integration of sensory information in the brain to ensure appropriate joint position, force control and timing during movement. Kinesio taping can provide additional sensory input and improve sensorimotor control performance. Hand function is important in daily activities and fine control of the fingers and wrist is required in many sports. Therefore, we explore the effect of Kinesio taping with different tension on hand force control, joint proprioception, reaction time and brain activity.
This is an observational study with single-group repeated-measures design. Participants will be randomly received three wrist/finger flexor taping conditions: (1) taping with 20% additional tension (taping20), (2) taping with neutral tension (tapingN), and (3) without taping (control). Grip force, wrist joint angle, electroencephalogram and electromyogram were recorded during proprioception and force control tasks.Repeated-measures one-way analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc comparison test determined the differences among the taping conditions. The Pearson correlation test determined the correlation between changes in motor performance and brain activities. Statistical significance was set at .05.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | –Without Kinesio tape on the forearm |
| Kinesio taping with neutral tension | Placebo comparator | Other: Kinesio tapeKinesio tape with neutral tension on the forearm |
| Kinesio taping with additional 20% tension | Experimental | Other: Kinesio tapeKinesio tape with 20% additional tension on the forearm |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Healthy adults who are 20-40 years old
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Have irreversible injury on forearm, wrist or hand
- Feel pain or any uncomfortable symptom on forearm, wrist or hand
- Muscular disease on upper extremity in 6 months
- Impaired sensation
- Allergy to Kinesio tape
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 tapeKinesio tape (kinesio taping; kinesio holding corporation,USA) was placed on the skin above muscle belly of finger flexor. There were three types of taping: "Taping20 condition" - tape was pulled from the wrist to the proximal forearm. The two ends of the tape (~5 cm) were held by the therapist and the middle area was pulled 20% additional tension. "TapingN condition" - tape was pulled with neutral tension. "Control condition" - no taping. | Other | Kinesio taping with additional 20% tension, Kinesio taping with neutral tension |
Primary outcome
Joint position sense
Time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied
The ability to accurately generate joint wrist flexion at 15 degree
Force sense
Time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied
The ability to accurately generate 20% of maximal voluntary grip force
Reaction time
Time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied
The ability to generate grip force as soon as hearing a beep sound
Corticomuscular coherence
Time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Level of EEG and EMG synchronization in frequency domain when participants maintain 20% maximal voluntary contraction for 30 seconds, as an indicator of functional connectivity between motor cortex and muscle
EEG
Time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied
Level of the power of EEG when participants maintain 20% maximal voluntary contraction for 30 seconds, as an indicator of synchronization/desynchronization of the motor cortex
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 22 Mar 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Li-Wei Chou, Ph.D. principal investigator
Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive and Technology ,National Yang-Ming University
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 tape in people with Healthy Adults, run by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 1 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 22 Mar 2024. 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 Taiwan. 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?
Joint position sense (time frame: measured immediately after the tape is applied). 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?
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 22 Mar 2024.