Dynamic TapeNCT05873985
The Acute Effect of Dynamic Taping on Upper Body Posture.
A study testing Dynamic tape on experimental group in people with Dynamic Tape and Postural; Defect, run by Gazi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of Dynamic tape on cervical and thoracic region posture in asymptomatic male individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dynamic Tape, Postural; Defect
- What is being tested?
- Dynamic tape on experimental group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2022to 1 May 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 to 40 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- between the ages of 18-40 years,
- male gender,
- not having any injuries to the neck and back region in the last 3 months
Who cannot join
- Individuals who were allergic to taping,
- had neurological or rheumatological disorders
- felt discomfort after starting the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Acute Effect Of Dynamic Taping Applied To The Neck And Back Region On Upper Body Posture In Asymptomatic Male Individuals
The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of Dynamic tape on cervical and thoracic region posture in asymptomatic male individuals.
Read the detailed description
Fifty-one asymptomatic individuals between the ages of 18 and 32 years were included in the study. The participants in this study were randomised into two groups, named "Dynamic Taping" (mean age± sd: 23.28±3.41 yrs, n=25) and "Sham Taping" (mean age± sd: 25.15±4.13 yrs, n=26). In the Dynamic taping group, tapes were applied with optimal stretching, while in the Sham taping group, tapes were applied without any stretch. All measurements were done before taping and 30 minutes after taping. Craniovertebral, cranio-horizontal and sagittal shoulder angles were calculated with photographic posture analysis, while thoracic kyphosis was evaluated with a digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, ABD).
- Conditions
- Dynamic Tape, Postural; Defect
- Being tested
- Dynamic tape on experimental group, Sham tape on placebo group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dynamic tape on experimental groupOther
The dynamic taping application was carried out in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. In the first stage, the person was asked to perform scapular retraction, and in this position, the tape was placed by applying medium tension to the anterior part of the other deltoid muscle, passing from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle to the upper thoracic region. In the second stage, the participant was asked to do scapular retraction and depression, and while maintaining this position, medium tension was applied to the lower thoracic vertebra starting from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle and the acromion and tape was applied. Afterward, this process was applied on the other side
Sham tape on placebo groupOther
Sham taping was performed in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. Participants were asked to stand in the comfortable position they used during the day. The first tape was adhered from the starting point of the spine of the scapula with the acromion to the junction of the spine of the scapula and the acromion on the other side without any tension. The other two tapes, starting from the beginning and ending points of the first tape, were adhered to the lower thoracic region without any tension
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic tape on experimental group | Experimental | As a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 25 people with a special technique. Receives: Other: Dynamic tape on experimental group |
| Sham tape on placebo group | Placebo comparator | As a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 26people with a sham technique. Receives: Other: Sham tape on placebo group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Photographic Posture Assessment
To take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.
Measured: 5 minutes before tape
Photographic Posture Assessment
- take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.
Measured: 15 minutes after tape
Cranio-horizontal angle (Before)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.
Measured: 5 minutes before tape
Cranio-horizontal angle (after)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.
Measured: 15 minutes after tape
Craniovertebral angle (before)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.
Measured: 5 minutes before tape
Craniovertebral angle (after)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.
Measured: 15 minutes after tape
Sagittal shoulder posture angle ( Before)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder
Measured: 5 minutes before tape
Sagittal shoulder posture angle (after)
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder
Measured: 15 minutes after tape
Secondary outcomes (2)
Thoracic kyphosis angle (Before)
TK angle was measured with a dual digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, USA). Participants were asked to stand in a relaxed position. The dual inclinometer device was placed over the spinous processes of the 1st thoracic vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra. The measured angle was recorded as the TK angle.
Measured: 5 minutes before tape
Thoracic kyphosis angle (after)
TK angle was measured with a dual digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, USA). Participants were asked to stand in a relaxed position. The dual inclinometer device was placed over the spinous processes of the 1st thoracic vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra. The measured angle was recorded as the TK angle.
Measured: 15 minutes after tape
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 May 2023
- Study start1 Jan 2022
- Primary completion1 Apr 2022
- Study completion1 May 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dynamic TapeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Gazi 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- double-blind randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fuat YÜKSEL, Gazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05873985
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Efe1
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 3 May 2023
- Last updated
- 24 May 2023
- 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 24 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Acute Effect Of Dynamic Taping Applied To The Neck And Back Region On Upper Body Posture In Asymptomatic Male Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05873985
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Efe1
- Conditions
- Dynamic Tape, Postural; Defect
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 May 2023 (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 was to evaluate the acute effect of Dynamic tape on cervical and thoracic region posture in asymptomatic male individuals.
Detailed description
Fifty-one asymptomatic individuals between the ages of 18 and 32 years were included in the study. The participants in this study were randomised into two groups, named "Dynamic Taping" (mean age± sd: 23.28±3.41 yrs, n=25) and "Sham Taping" (mean age± sd: 25.15±4.13 yrs, n=26). In the Dynamic taping group, tapes were applied with optimal stretching, while in the Sham taping group, tapes were applied without any stretch. All measurements were done before taping and 30 minutes after taping. Craniovertebral, cranio-horizontal and sagittal shoulder angles were calculated with photographic posture analysis, while thoracic kyphosis was evaluated with a digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, ABD).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- double-blind randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic tape on experimental group | Experimental | Other: Dynamic tape on experimental groupAs a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 25 people with a special technique. |
| Sham tape on placebo group | Placebo comparator | Other: Sham tape on placebo groupAs a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 26people with a sham technique. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- between the ages of 18-40 years,
- male gender,
- not having any injuries to the neck and back region in the last 3 months
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who were allergic to taping,
- had neurological or rheumatological disorders
- felt discomfort after starting the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic tape on experimental groupThe dynamic taping application was carried out in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. In the first stage, the person was asked to perform scapular retraction, and in this position, the tape was placed by applying medium tension to the anterior part of the other deltoid muscle, passing from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle to the upper thoracic region. In the second stage, the participant was asked to do scapular retraction and depression, and while maintaining this position, medium tension was applied to the lower thoracic vertebra starting from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle and the acromion and tape was applied. Afterward, this process was applied on the other side | Other | Dynamic tape on experimental group |
| Sham tape on placebo groupSham taping was performed in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. Participants were asked to stand in the comfortable position they used during the day. The first tape was adhered from the starting point of the spine of the scapula with the acromion to the junction of the spine of the scapula and the acromion on the other side without any tension. The other two tapes, starting from the beginning and ending points of the first tape, were adhered to the lower thoracic region without any tension | Other | Sham tape on placebo group |
Primary outcome
Photographic Posture Assessment
Time frame: 5 minutes before tape
To take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.
Photographic Posture Assessment
Time frame: 15 minutes after tape
o take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.
Cranio-horizontal angle (Before)
Time frame: 5 minutes before tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.
Cranio-horizontal angle (after)
Time frame: 15 minutes after tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.
Craniovertebral angle (before)
Time frame: 5 minutes before tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.
Craniovertebral angle (after)
Time frame: 15 minutes after tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.
Sagittal shoulder posture angle ( Before)
Time frame: 5 minutes before tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder
Sagittal shoulder posture angle (after)
Time frame: 15 minutes after tape
Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder
2 secondary outcomes
Thoracic kyphosis angle (Before)
Time frame: 5 minutes before tape
Thoracic kyphosis angle (after)
Time frame: 15 minutes after tape
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 24 May 2023.
- 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.
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 Dynamic tape on experimental group in people with Dynamic Tape and Postural; Defect, run by Gazi 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 24 May 2023. 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?
Photographic Posture Assessment (time frame: 5 minutes before tape). The study lists 8 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 24 May 2023.