Sports Performance in ChildrenNCT04979286
The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Sprint and Dynamic Balance in Children
A study testing Kinesiotaping in people with Sports Performance in Children, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscles of children enrolled in soccer school on sprint and dynamic balance.Children who meet the required criteria will be randomly placed in the kinesio taping and placebo groups by drawing lots. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 12 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Performance in Children
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotaping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2021to 31 Dec 2021
- 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 8 to 12 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children between the ages of 8-12
- To be actively participating in football training.
Who cannot join
- Those with orthopedic, neurological and congenital problems.
- Those with any systematic disease.
- Those who have experience taping before.
- Those who have undergone any surgery within the last 1 year.
- Those who have been absent from training for more than 2 weeks in the last three months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Immediate Effect of Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping on Sprint and Dynamic Balance in Physically Active Children
The aim of this study is to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscles of children enrolled in soccer school on sprint and dynamic balance.Children who meet the required criteria will be randomly placed in the kinesio taping and placebo groups by drawing lots. Dynamic balance and sprint abilities of the participants were evaluated before and immediately after taping. Y Balance Test will be used to evaluate dynamic balance. Measurements were taken in the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral directions of the right and left sides.10 m and 20 m sprint tests will be used to assess speed ability. In-group and between-group comparisons will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program and appropriate tests.
- Conditions
- Sports Performance in Children
- Being tested
- Kinesiotaping, Placebo Kinesiotaping
- Keywords
- soccer, child, sprint, dynamic balance, kinesiotaping
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KinesiotapingOther
Y strip kinesiotaping will be applied to both the gastrocnemius muscles while keeping the participant's ankle in full dorsiflexion. The tape will start from the plantar surface of the toe and continue proximally. The medial "Y" tail will be applied along the medial border of the gastrocnemius and the lateral "Y" tail along the lateral border of the gastrocnemius, at approximately 20% tension from the resting length. End points will end just below the popliteal crease.
Placebo KinesiotapingOther
Placebo kinesiotaping, approximately 5x5 cm in size, will be applied to the body of both gastrocnemius muscles without any tension.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping Group | Experimental | Y strip kinesiotaping will be applied to both the gastrocnemius muscles with approximately 20% tension. Receives: Other: Kinesiotaping |
| Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Placebo kinesiotaping, approximately 5x5 cm in size, will be applied to the body of both gastrocnemius muscles without any tension. Receives: Other: Placebo Kinesiotaping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
10m Sprint Test
Sprint
Measured: 1 hour
20m Sprint Test
Sprint
Measured: 1 hour
Y-Balance Test
Dynamic Balance
Measured: 1 hour
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jul 2021
- Study start1 Apr 2021
- Primary completion31 Dec 2021
- Study completion31 Dec 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Performance in ChildrenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Murat EMİRZEOĞLU, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04979286
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-44
- Status last verified
- Mar 2022
- First submitted
- 4 May 2021
- Last updated
- 15 Mar 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Mar 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Immediate Effect of Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping on Sprint and Dynamic Balance in Physically Active Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04979286
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-44
- Conditions
- Sports Performance in Children
- Keywords
- soccer, child, sprint, dynamic balance, kinesiotaping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Jul 2021 (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 examine the acute effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscles of children enrolled in soccer school on sprint and dynamic balance.Children who meet the required criteria will be randomly placed in the kinesio taping and placebo groups by drawing lots. Dynamic balance and sprint abilities of the participants were evaluated before and immediately after taping. Y Balance Test will be used to evaluate dynamic balance. Measurements were taken in the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral directions of the right and left sides.10 m and 20 m sprint tests will be used to assess speed ability. In-group and between-group comparisons will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program and appropriate tests.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotaping Group | Experimental | Other: KinesiotapingY strip kinesiotaping will be applied to both the gastrocnemius muscles with approximately 20% tension. |
| Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo KinesiotapingPlacebo kinesiotaping, approximately 5x5 cm in size, will be applied to the body of both gastrocnemius muscles without any tension. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 12 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children between the ages of 8-12
- To be actively participating in football training.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Those with orthopedic, neurological and congenital problems.
- Those with any systematic disease.
- Those who have experience taping before.
- Those who have undergone any surgery within the last 1 year.
- Those who have been absent from training for more than 2 weeks in the last three 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KinesiotapingY strip kinesiotaping will be applied to both the gastrocnemius muscles while keeping the participant's ankle in full dorsiflexion. The tape will start from the plantar surface of the toe and continue proximally. The medial "Y" tail will be applied along the medial border of the gastrocnemius and the lateral "Y" tail along the lateral border of the gastrocnemius, at approximately 20% tension from the resting length. End points will end just below the popliteal crease. | Other | Kinesiotaping Group |
| Placebo KinesiotapingPlacebo kinesiotaping, approximately 5x5 cm in size, will be applied to the body of both gastrocnemius muscles without any tension. | Other | Placebo Group |
Primary outcome
10m Sprint Test
Time frame: 1 hour
Sprint
20m Sprint Test
Time frame: 1 hour
Sprint
Y-Balance Test
Time frame: 1 hour
Dynamic Balance
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 15 Mar 2022.
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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 Kinesiotaping in people with Sports Performance in Children, run by Hacettepe 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 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 15 Mar 2022. 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?
10m Sprint Test (time frame: 1 hour). 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 15 Mar 2022.