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Healthy VolunteersNCT05120479

Effects of Taping on the Proprioceptive System

A study testing Kinesiotape in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by University of Vigo at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Kinesiotape (KT) is a widely used technique, although the scientific evidence on its effectiveness is limited and conflicting. KT has not yet been scientifically proven to have an effect on proprioception and a possible placebo effect of this technique cannot be ruled out. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Volunteers
What is being tested?
Kinesiotape
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
54 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
1 Dec 2021to 31 Jul 2022
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The participants will be members of the University of Vigo who participate voluntarily in the study.
  • Participants must be healthy subjects (men and women) of legal age (>18 years).
  • All subjects must sign the informed consent prior to experimentation.

Who cannot join

  • Suffering from dermal disorders, fragile skin or allergy to adhesive tape.
  • Excessive skin hair in the region to apply the tape.
  • Have received a bandage on the upper limb (MMSS) in two weeks prior to the experimentation.
  • History of orthopedic / traumatic alterations in upper limb (deformities, arthropathy, muscular injuries, fracture or tendinopathy), neurological disorders (central or peripheral), systemic disorders, circulatory disorders (edema, heart failure, thrombosis, kidney failure), hormonal disorders or surgery in upper limb in the last 6 months.
  • Have done strength training in the MMSS in the 48 hours prior to the study.
  • Limitation in the range of motion of the MMSS that may affect the grip strength.
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or medications 24 hours prior to the experimentation.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • University of Vigo

    Pontevedra, 36005

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Taping on the Proprioceptive System of Healthy Subjects

Kinesiotape (KT) is a widely used technique, although the scientific evidence on its effectiveness is limited and conflicting. KT has not yet been scientifically proven to have an effect on proprioception and a possible placebo effect of this technique cannot be ruled out. The main objective of this experimental study is to evaluate the effect of the application of KT in the anterior side of the forearm on the force sense and the positional sense compared to a placebo intervention in healthy subjects. A randomized, single-blind, crossover clinical trial will be carried out, where each subject will undergo three situations in their dominant forearm: no intervention, intervention using sham tape and intervention using KT. In the present design, in a randomized manner, all subjects go through the 3 conditions on different days: KT, sham tape, and no intervention. Measurements will be made before and after the intervention and proprioception will be measured using the variables of sense of force (with a dynamometer) and joint position (with a goniometer). The main intervention will be the application of a KT strip on the anterior face of the forearm and a sham tape of another material following the same procedure. The study population will be made up of healthy students from the university community of the Faculty of Physiotherapy of the University of Vigo.

The main objective of this experimental study is to evaluate the effect of the application of kinesiotape (KT) in the anterior side of the forearm on the force sense and the joint positional sense of the wrist compared to a placebo/sham intervention in healthy subjects.

Study hypothesis: the application of KT on the anterior side of the forearm produces better results in the force sense evaluated by a grip dynamometry and on the joint position sense of the wrist compared to a sham intervention or not intervention.

Being tested
Kinesiotape, Sham tape
Keywords
Athletic Tape, Proprioception, Wrist Joint, Arthrometry, Articular, Muscle Strength Dynamometer

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • KinesiotapeProcedure or surgery

    Also called Kinesiology tape, Athletic tape

    Kinesiotape (KT): KT will be placed without any extra tension (in the scientific literature it is called "paper off tension"). The measure determined in the measurement with a tape measure is cut. The anchor of the KT is placed on the medial epicondyle with the body segments in a neutral position (anchor length: 5 cm). Placement of the active zone of the bandage with the flexor muscles of the fingers in elongation. Origin-insertion placement. Distal anchor in neutral position. Material: Kinesiotape: Kinesiology Tape TEMTEX ® Beige (Towatek Korea Co .; South Korea).

  • Sham tapeProcedure or surgery

    Sham tape: exactly the same procedure is followed as above, but an adhesive inelastic tape is used. Material: Omnifix elastic (Laboratorios Hartmann S.A .; Spain).

Study groups in NCT05120479
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental armExperimentalThe intervention will be the application of a Kinesiotape (KT) strip on the anterior side of the forearm. The day of the intervention will proceed as follows: * Warm-up: The total warm-up time will be 5 minutes. After warm-up, a 1 minute rest will be carried out. * Skin cleansing with 96% alcohol. * Kinesiotape (KT): KT will be placed without any extra tension (in the scientific literature it is called "paper off tension").
Receives: Procedure: Kinesiotape
Control armSham comparatorThe intervention will be the application of a tape strip on the anterior side of the forearm. Sham tape appears to be kinesiotape but is an inelastic tape. The day of the intervention will proceed as follows: * Warm-up: The total warm-up time will be 5 minutes. After warm-up, a 1 minute rest will be carried out. * Skin cleansing with 96% alcohol. * Sham tape: exactly the same procedure is followed as experimental arm, but an adhesive inelastic tape is used. Material: Omnifix elastic (Laboratorios Hartmann S.A .; Spain).
Receives: Procedure: Sham tape

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Force sense

    Evaluation: ability of a subject to reproduce a certain force. Grip force.

    • Measuring instrument: dynamometer (JAMAR Smart Hand Dynamometer, Patterson Medical Holdings, Inc.).

    Measured: 30 minutes

  2. Joint position sense

    Evaluation: ability of a subject to reproduce a certain position. Wrist position.

    • Measuring instrument: goniometer (Baseline Bubble Inclinometer- Fabrication Enterprises USA and Universal Plastic Goniometer- Saehan Rulong Goniometer).

    Measured: 30 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Nov 2021
  2. Study start1 Dec 2021
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2022
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2022

Resources

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
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
54 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05120479
Sponsor's protocol ID
University of Vigo
Status last verified
Nov 2022
First submitted
2 Nov 2021
Last updated
3 Nov 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wilson B, Bialocerkowski A. The Effects of Kinesiotape Applied to the Lateral Aspect of the Ankle: Relevance to Ankle Sprains--A Systematic Review. PLoS One. 2015 Jun 23;10(6):e0124214. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0124214. eCollection 2015.

    PubMed 26103637
  • Csapo R, Alegre LM. Effects of Kinesio((R)) taping on skeletal muscle strength-A meta-analysis of current evidence. J Sci Med Sport. 2015 Jul;18(4):450-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.014. Epub 2014 Jun 27.

    PubMed 25027771
  • Parreira Pdo C, Costa Lda C, Hespanhol LC Jr, Lopes AD, Costa LO. Current evidence does not support the use of Kinesio Taping in clinical practice: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2014 Mar;60(1):31-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2013.12.008. Epub 2014 Apr 24.

    PubMed 24856938
  • Drouin JL, McAlpine CT, Primak KA, Kissel J. The effects of kinesiotape on athletic-based performance outcomes in healthy, active individuals: a literature synthesis. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2013 Dec;57(4):356-65.

    PubMed 24302784
  • Kalron A, Bar-Sela S. A systematic review of the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping--fact or fashion? Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2013 Oct;49(5):699-709. Epub 2013 Apr 5.

    PubMed 23558699
  • Williams S, Whatman C, Hume PA, Sheerin K. Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries: a meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness. Sports Med. 2012 Feb 1;42(2):153-64. doi: 10.2165/11594960-000000000-00000.

    PubMed 22124445
  • Riemann BL, Lephart SM. The Sensorimotor System, Part II: The Role of Proprioception in Motor Control and Functional Joint Stability. J Athl Train. 2002 Jan;37(1):80-4.

    PubMed 16558671
  • Morris D, Jones D, Ryan H, Ryan CG. The clinical effects of Kinesio(R) Tex taping: A systematic review. Physiother Theory Pract. 2013 May;29(4):259-70. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2012.731675. Epub 2012 Oct 22.

    PubMed 23088702
  • Reneker JC, Latham L, McGlawn R, Reneker MR. Effectiveness of kinesiology tape on sports performance abilities in athletes: A systematic review. Phys Ther Sport. 2018 May;31:83-98. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.10.001. Epub 2017 Oct 9.

    PubMed 29248350
  • Poon KY, Li SM, Roper MG, Wong MK, Wong O, Cheung RT. Kinesiology tape does not facilitate muscle performance: A deceptive controlled trial. Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):130-3. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.07.013. Epub 2014 Aug 6.

    PubMed 25150913
  • Zhang S, Fu W, Pan J, Wang L, Xia R, Liu Y. Acute effects of Kinesio taping on muscle strength and fatigue in the forearm of tennis players. J Sci Med Sport. 2016 Jun;19(6):459-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.07.012. Epub 2015 Jul 17.

    PubMed 26229044
  • Roijezon U, Clark NC, Treleaven J. Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 1: Basic science and principles of assessment and clinical interventions. Man Ther. 2015 Jun;20(3):368-77. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.01.008. Epub 2015 Jan 29.

    PubMed 25703454
  • Clark NC, Roijezon U, Treleaven J. Proprioception in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Part 2: Clinical assessment and intervention. Man Ther. 2015 Jun;20(3):378-87. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.01.009. Epub 2015 Jan 29.

    PubMed 25787919
  • Kurt EE, Buyukturan O, Erdem HR, Tuncay F, Sezgin H. Short-term effects of kinesio tape on joint position sense, isokinetic measurements, and clinical parameters in patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jul;28(7):2034-40. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.2034. Epub 2016 Jul 29.

    PubMed 27512259
  • Han J, Waddington G, Adams R, Anson J, Liu Y. Assessing proprioception: A critical review of methods. J Sport Health Sci. 2016 Mar;5(1):80-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2014.10.004. Epub 2015 Feb 3.

    PubMed 30356896

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Kinesiotape in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by University of Vigo at 1 site in Spain.

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 7 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 3 Nov 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 Spain. 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?

Force sense (time frame: 30 minutes). The study lists 2 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 NCT05120479, which also lists 16 linked publications.

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 3 Nov 2022.

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