Pes PlanusNCT06022718
Comparison of Kinesio-Taping and Rigid-Taping on Vertical Jump in Individuals With Pes Planus
A study testing Taping in people with Pes Planus, run by Cyprus International University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump performance have been investigated; however, results remain unclear. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pes Planus
- What is being tested?
- Taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 74 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 Jan 2023to 26 May 2023
- 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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female individuals between the ages of 18-35,
- Individuals without any chronic disease
Who cannot join
- Those with lower extremity injuries in the last 1 year,
- Those with a history of lower extremity surgery and visual or vestibular disorders,
- Those with other foot deformities accompanying pes planus,
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Randomised Crossover Comparison of Kinesio-Taping and Rigid-Taping on Vertical Jump in Individuals With Pes Planus
The effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump performance have been investigated; however, results remain unclear.
Read the detailed description
The effect of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on controlling foot pronation remains unclear due to contradicted results. Moreover, to our knowledge, there is not any study to elucidate the effect of rigid-taping on vertical jump performance. Therefore, the investigators hypothesised that rigid-taping would be more effective on vertical jump performance because of its direct mechanical correction in pes planus, and the study was aimed to compare the effects of Kinesio-taping and RT on vertical jump performance in sedentary adults with pes planus.
- Conditions
- Pes Planus
- Being tested
- Taping
- Medical subject headings
- Flatfoot
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
TapingOther
Kinesio taping and Rigid taping was applied.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio-taping Group | Experimental | Kinesio® Tex GoldFP (USA) was applied on both feet in the prone position with the knee extended, and the feet in a slightly plantar flexed position and hanging off the bed. The first Kinesio-taping was cut as an I shape and prepared for the transverse arch ligament correction technique. The non-stretched starting anchor was attached to the dorsum of the 5th metatars on the lateral side of the foot, passed from the plantar surface to the medial side with 75-100% tension. The non-stretched end was attached to the medial side of the ankle over the navicular region. The non-stretched initial anchor of the second Kinesio-taping strip starting from the proximal dorsal of the 5th. metatarsal on the lateral side of the foot. Receives: Other: Taping |
| Rigid-taping Group | Experimental | Low dye bandage technique was used with a 3.8 cm wide rigid band (Leuko® Sportstape Premium, Germany) for rigid taping. Rigid taping was performed on both feet in the subtalar neutral position while participants in the prone position with their heels and feet out of the bed. The taping protocol described elsewhere was followed. 21 To optimise rigid tape adhesion, feet were washed and dried before taping. To increase consistency, the same researcher (MU) applied all taping. Receives: Other: Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vertical Jump
The jumping performance of each participant was evaluated using the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) device.
Measured: 2 minutes
Foot Posture
Foot Posture Index is used for clinical diagnostic purposes that evaluate whether a foot is in pronation, supination, or normal posture. The sum of six-item scores between 0-5 are interpreted as normal foot, scores of 6-12 as pes planus, and scores <0 as pes cavus.
Measured: 10 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Physical Activity
The physical activity levels of the participants were evaluated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Measured: 3 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Sep 2023
- Study start9 Jan 2023
- Primary completion28 Apr 2023
- Study completion26 May 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pes PlanusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Low dye bandage technique was used with a 3.8 cm wide rigid band (Leuko® Sportstape Premium, Germany) for rigid taping. RT was performed on both feet in the subtalar neutral position while participants in the prone position with their heels and feet out of the bed. The taping protocol described elsewhere was followed. To optimise rigid tape adhesion, feet were washed and dried before taping. To increase consistency, the same researcher (MU) applied all taping.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cyprus International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Salih Angın, PhD., Study chair, Cyprus International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06022718
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EKK21-22/016/006
- Status last verified
- Aug 2023
- First submitted
- 26 Aug 2023
- Last updated
- 5 Sep 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ledoux WR, Hillstrom HJ. The distributed plantar vertical force of neutrally aligned and pes planus feet. Gait Posture. 2002 Feb;15(1):1-9. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(01)00165-5.
PubMed 11809575Razeghi M, Batt ME. Foot type classification: a critical review of current methods. Gait Posture. 2002 Jun;15(3):282-91. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(01)00151-5.
PubMed 11983503Aguilar MB, Abian-Vicen J, Halstead J, Gijon-Nogueron G. Effectiveness of neuromuscular taping on pronated foot posture and walking plantar pressures in amateur runners. J Sci Med Sport. 2016 Apr;19(4):348-53. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.04.004. Epub 2015 Apr 24.
PubMed 25956688Arastoo AA, Aghdam EM, Habibi AH, Zahednejad S. Kinetic factors of vertical jumping for heading a ball in flexible flatfooted amateur soccer players with and without insole adoption. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2014 Jun;38(3):204-10. doi: 10.1177/0309364613492790. Epub 2013 Jul 4.
PubMed 23828877Vanezis A, Lees A. A biomechanical analysis of good and poor performers of the vertical jump. Ergonomics. 2005 Sep 15-Nov 15;48(11-14):1594-603. doi: 10.1080/00140130500101262.
PubMed 16338725Nakajima MA, Baldridge C. The effect of kinesio(R) tape on vertical jump and dynamic postural control. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Aug;8(4):393-406.
PubMed 24175126Franettovich MM, Murley GS, David BS, Bird AR. A comparison of augmented low-Dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in adults with flat-arched foot posture. J Sci Med Sport. 2012 Jan;15(1):8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.05.009. Epub 2011 Aug 30.
PubMed 21880545Angin S, Crofts G, Mickle KJ, Nester CJ. Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus. Gait Posture. 2014;40(1):48-52. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.02.008. Epub 2014 Feb 26.
PubMed 24630465Unsalan M, Micoogullari M, Angin S. Effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump in individuals with pes planus: A randomised crossover comparison. J Eval Clin Pract. 2025 Sep;31(6):e14228. doi: 10.1111/jep.14228. Epub 2024 Oct 27.
PubMed 39462947
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomised Crossover Comparison of Kinesio-Taping and Rigid-Taping on Vertical Jump in Individuals With Pes Planus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06022718
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EKK21-22/016/006
- Conditions
- Pes Planus
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cyprus International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 May 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Sep 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 effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump performance have been investigated; however, results remain unclear.
Detailed description
The effect of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on controlling foot pronation remains unclear due to contradicted results. Moreover, to our knowledge, there is not any study to elucidate the effect of rigid-taping on vertical jump performance. Therefore, the investigators hypothesised that rigid-taping would be more effective on vertical jump performance because of its direct mechanical correction in pes planus, and the study was aimed to compare the effects of Kinesio-taping and RT on vertical jump performance in sedentary adults with pes planus.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Low dye bandage technique was used with a 3.8 cm wide rigid band (Leuko® Sportstape Premium, Germany) for rigid taping. RT was performed on both feet in the subtalar neutral position while participants in the prone position with their heels and feet out of the bed. The taping protocol described elsewhere was followed. To optimise rigid tape adhesion, feet were washed and dried before taping. To increase consistency, the same researcher (MU) applied all taping.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio-taping Group | Experimental | Other: TapingKinesio® Tex GoldFP (USA) was applied on both feet in the prone position with the knee extended, and the feet in a slightly plantar flexed position and hanging off the bed. The first Kinesio-taping was cut as an I shape and prepared for the transverse arch ligament correction technique. The non-stretched starting anchor was attached to the dorsum of the 5th metatars on the lateral side of the foot, passed from the plantar surface to the medial side with 75-100% tension. The non-stretched end was attached to the medial side of the ankle over the navicular region. The non-stretched initial anchor of the second Kinesio-taping strip starting from the proximal dorsal of the 5th. metatarsal on the lateral side of the foot. |
| Rigid-taping Group | Experimental | Other: TapingLow dye bandage technique was used with a 3.8 cm wide rigid band (Leuko® Sportstape Premium, Germany) for rigid taping. Rigid taping was performed on both feet in the subtalar neutral position while participants in the prone position with their heels and feet out of the bed. The taping protocol described elsewhere was followed. 21 To optimise rigid tape adhesion, feet were washed and dried before taping. To increase consistency, the same researcher (MU) applied all taping. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Male and female individuals between the ages of 18-35,
- Individuals without any chronic disease
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Those with lower extremity injuries in the last 1 year,
- Those with a history of lower extremity surgery and visual or vestibular disorders,
- Those with other foot deformities accompanying pes planus,
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TapingKinesio taping and Rigid taping was applied. | Other | Kinesio-taping Group, Rigid-taping Group |
Primary outcome
Vertical Jump
Time frame: 2 minutes
The jumping performance of each participant was evaluated using the VertiMetric (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette, IN) device.
Foot Posture
Time frame: 10 minutes
Foot Posture Index is used for clinical diagnostic purposes that evaluate whether a foot is in pronation, supination, or normal posture. The sum of six-item scores between 0-5 are interpreted as normal foot, scores of 6-12 as pes planus, and scores <0 as pes cavus.
1 secondary outcome
Physical Activity
Time frame: 3 minutes
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 5 Sep 2023.
- Background: PubMed 11809575Ledoux WR, Hillstrom HJ. The distributed plantar vertical force of neutrally aligned and pes planus feet. Gait Posture. 2002 Feb;15(1):1-9. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(01)00165-5.
- Background: PubMed 11983503Razeghi M, Batt ME. Foot type classification: a critical review of current methods. Gait Posture. 2002 Jun;15(3):282-91. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(01)00151-5.
- Background: PubMed 25956688Aguilar MB, Abian-Vicen J, Halstead J, Gijon-Nogueron G. Effectiveness of neuromuscular taping on pronated foot posture and walking plantar pressures in amateur runners. J Sci Med Sport. 2016 Apr;19(4):348-53. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.04.004. Epub 2015 Apr 24.
- Background: PubMed 23828877Arastoo AA, Aghdam EM, Habibi AH, Zahednejad S. Kinetic factors of vertical jumping for heading a ball in flexible flatfooted amateur soccer players with and without insole adoption. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2014 Jun;38(3):204-10. doi: 10.1177/0309364613492790. Epub 2013 Jul 4.
- Background: PubMed 16338725Vanezis A, Lees A. A biomechanical analysis of good and poor performers of the vertical jump. Ergonomics. 2005 Sep 15-Nov 15;48(11-14):1594-603. doi: 10.1080/00140130500101262.
- Background: PubMed 24175126Nakajima MA, Baldridge C. The effect of kinesio(R) tape on vertical jump and dynamic postural control. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Aug;8(4):393-406.
- Background: PubMed 21880545Franettovich MM, Murley GS, David BS, Bird AR. A comparison of augmented low-Dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in adults with flat-arched foot posture. J Sci Med Sport. 2012 Jan;15(1):8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.05.009. Epub 2011 Aug 30.
- Background: PubMed 24630465Angin S, Crofts G, Mickle KJ, Nester CJ. Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus. Gait Posture. 2014;40(1):48-52. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.02.008. Epub 2014 Feb 26.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39462947Unsalan M, Micoogullari M, Angin S. Effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump in individuals with pes planus: A randomised crossover comparison. J Eval Clin Pract. 2025 Sep;31(6):e14228. doi: 10.1111/jep.14228. Epub 2024 Oct 27.
- 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.
Salih Angın, PhD. study chair
Cyprus International 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 Taping in people with Pes Planus, run by Cyprus International 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 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 5 Sep 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. 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 (time frame: 2 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 NCT06022718, which also lists 9 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 5 Sep 2023.