Grip StrengthNCT06683196
The Effects of Scapular Taping Techniques on Grip Strength and Hand Function
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping in people with Grip Strength and Hand Function, run by Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Grip Strength, Hand Function
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 59 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2024to 12 Feb 2025
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged between 18 and 25,
- With undamaged skin tissue in the area where taping will be applied,
- Who are willing to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with a pathology, disease, or disability affecting upper extremity function,
- Who have experienced trauma/surgery affecting motor and sensory function in the upper extremity and neck region within the last 6 months,
- Who have normal joint motion limitations in the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist joints,
- Who have received corticosteroid treatment in the shoulder region within the last 3 months,
- Who have received physiotherapy within the last 3 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi
Zonguldak
About this study
This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.
Read the detailed description
Disorders in the alignment of the scapula can lead to mechanical disorders in the proximal. This can lead to a decrease in proximal stability and a negative effect on force production in the distal.
Kinesio tape can stimulate mechanoreceptors through the skin with applied tension, create positional awareness, improve fascia alignment and reduce edema. It is also used to lift soft tissues in areas with pain and inflammation or to limit and increase movement. Rigid taping is performed using non-elastic material and is preferred to increase stabilization and prevent injuries . There are also studies showing that rigid tape increases sensorimotor and proprioceptive senses ).
In a study it was shown that kinesio taping applied to the scapular region improved upper extremity function. In a studyi, it was found that taping improved function in those with lumbar radiculopathy and that elastic taping was more effective than rigid taping. Although there are studies comparing kinesio taping and rigid taping on shoulder joint range of motion and muscle strength, there is no study examining the effects of different tapings applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function. In addition, the positive effects of shoulder stabilization exercises on hand skills and grip strength have been shown in the literature.
Studies examining taping and hand functions have generally focused on the forearm and finger areas. The relationship between interventions in the scapular region and grip strength and function has not been sufficiently investigated in the literature, and filling this gap is important for functional rehabilitation.
Previous studies have indicated that taping is effective in injuries affecting the scapular region and upper extremity. This study will examine the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.
- Conditions
- Grip Strength, Hand Function
- Being tested
- Kinesio Taping, Rigid Taping
- Keywords
- grip strength, hand function, taping, scapular taping
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio TapingOther
3 types of taping (kinesiotape, rigid tape and placebo tape) applied to all participants.
Rigid TapingOther
3 types of taping (kinesiotape, rigid tape and placebo tape) applied to all participants.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | All interventions applied to all of the participants. Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping; Other: Rigid Taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pinch Grip Strength
For pinch grip strength measurement, a mechanical pinch meter (Baseline®, USA) will be used. Lateral (key) pinch, two-point (bipod, tip) pinch, and three-point (tripod, palmar) pinch measurements will be performed separately. For the lateral pinch, the patient will be asked to squeeze the end of the pinch meter between the thumb and the lateral surface of the middle phalanx of the second finger with maximum force. For the two-point pinch strength measurement, the patient will be asked to squeeze the pinch meter between the thumb and the pulp of the second finger, and for the three-point pinch strength measurement, between the thumb, the second finger, and the third finger as tightly as possible. Assessments will be conducted bilaterally, starting with the healthy side. The measurements will be repeated three times for each side, and the averages will be recorded in kg/f.
Measured: 7 days
Secondary outcomes (4)
Gross Grip Strength
For gross grip strength measurement, a hydraulic hand dynamometer (Baseline®, USA) will be used. The measurement will be conducted in the standard position specified by the American Society of Hand Therapists. In this position, the individual will sit on a chair with back support, with the elbow at 90 degrees of flexion and the wrist in a neutral position. The person will be asked to squeeze the dynamometer with maximum force. The measurement will be repeated three times, and the average will be recorded in kg/f.
Measured: 7 days
Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
The Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMBT) consists of a board with 60 slots and 60 discs that fit into these slots. The test includes two subtests: the placing test and the turning test (Tesio, 2016).
In the placing test, the discs are arranged at equal distances in front of the participant. The participant is then asked to pick up the disc closest to the board with their dominant hand and place it in the slot nearest to them. This continues by filling the columns and moving toward the non-dominant side. The time taken is recorded in seconds, from the moment the first disc is touched to when the last disc is placed in a slot. If a disc is dropped, the test continues without stopping the time, and the disc is picked up and placed again.
The turning test begins with the discs already placed in the slots on the board. The participant turns the disc closest to the dominant hand on the top row with their non-dominant hand, progressing across the row toward the non-dominant side. They th
Measured: 7 days
Moberg Pickup Test
The Moberg Pickup Test (MPT), developed by Moberg in 1958, is designed to evaluate the hand's ability to recognize small objects with and without visual input, as well as its functional sensory capacity. MPT assesses stereognosis and reflects motor performance (NG, 1999). In the test, the participant is asked to place 10 different objects (e.g., coins, nuts, a key, a screw, a nail, a paper clip, a safety pin, etc.) from the table into a box as quickly as possible. Measurements are taken four times: with and without visual input for both the dominant and non-dominant hand. The time is recorded in seconds, from the moment the participant touches the first object until the last object is placed in the box.
Measured: 7 days
Purdue Pegboard Test
The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) assesses fine motor skills of the hand. The test begins by placing 25 pins, 20 washers, 40 collars, and 25 pins into four sections of the test board.
For the dominant hand assessment, the participant is instructed, upon the command "start" from the administrator, to place the pins into the holes on the dominant side of the test board in sequence, without skipping any holes, within 30 seconds. The test time starts with the command, and the number of pins placed by the end is recorded on the assessment form.
For the non-dominant hand assessment, the participant is instructed to place the pins on the board with the non-dominant hand, following the same procedure as with the dominant hand.
For the bilateral assessment, the participant uses both hands simultaneously to place pins, beginning at the top hole. The test begins with the "start" command and ends after 30 seconds, with the number of pins placed recorded on the assessment form.
Measured: 7 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Nov 2024
- Study start1 Dec 2024
- Primary completion5 Feb 2025
- Study completion12 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Grip StrengthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- On three different days, each participant will receive taping with one of the three tape types (Kinesiotape, Rigid Tape and Placebo Tape ). This approach aims to prevent fatigue and habituation during evaluations. To minimize potential bias in measurements, the sequence of tape types will be changed across the three days.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 59 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eda AKBAŞ, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06683196
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BEUN-2024/18-09
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 8 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2025
- 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 13 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Scapular Taping Techniques on Grip Strength and Hand Function
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06683196
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BEUN-2024/18-09
- Conditions
- Grip Strength, Hand Function
- Keywords
- grip strength, hand function, taping, scapular taping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 59 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Nov 2024 (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.
This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.
Detailed description
Disorders in the alignment of the scapula can lead to mechanical disorders in the proximal. This can lead to a decrease in proximal stability and a negative effect on force production in the distal.
Kinesio tape can stimulate mechanoreceptors through the skin with applied tension, create positional awareness, improve fascia alignment and reduce edema. It is also used to lift soft tissues in areas with pain and inflammation or to limit and increase movement. Rigid taping is performed using non-elastic material and is preferred to increase stabilization and prevent injuries . There are also studies showing that rigid tape increases sensorimotor and proprioceptive senses ).
In a study it was shown that kinesio taping applied to the scapular region improved upper extremity function. In a studyi, it was found that taping improved function in those with lumbar radiculopathy and that elastic taping was more effective than rigid taping. Although there are studies comparing kinesio taping and rigid taping on shoulder joint range of motion and muscle strength, there is no study examining the effects of different tapings applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function. In addition, the positive effects of shoulder stabilization exercises on hand skills and grip strength have been shown in the literature.
Studies examining taping and hand functions have generally focused on the forearm and finger areas. The relationship between interventions in the scapular region and grip strength and function has not been sufficiently investigated in the literature, and filling this gap is important for functional rehabilitation.
Previous studies have indicated that taping is effective in injuries affecting the scapular region and upper extremity. This study will examine the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- On three different days, each participant will receive taping with one of the three tape types (Kinesiotape, Rigid Tape and Placebo Tape ). This approach aims to prevent fatigue and habituation during evaluations. To minimize potential bias in measurements, the sequence of tape types will be changed across the three days.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | Other: Kinesio Taping, Other: Rigid TapingAll interventions applied to all of the participants. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals aged between 18 and 25,
- With undamaged skin tissue in the area where taping will be applied,
- Who are willing to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals with a pathology, disease, or disability affecting upper extremity function,
- Who have experienced trauma/surgery affecting motor and sensory function in the upper extremity and neck region within the last 6 months,
- Who have normal joint motion limitations in the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist joints,
- Who have received corticosteroid treatment in the shoulder region within the last 3 months,
- Who have received physiotherapy within the last 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio Taping3 types of taping (kinesiotape, rigid tape and placebo tape) applied to all participants. | Other | Study Group |
| Rigid Taping3 types of taping (kinesiotape, rigid tape and placebo tape) applied to all participants. | Other | Study Group |
Primary outcome
Pinch Grip Strength
Time frame: 7 days
For pinch grip strength measurement, a mechanical pinch meter (Baseline®, USA) will be used. Lateral (key) pinch, two-point (bipod, tip) pinch, and three-point (tripod, palmar) pinch measurements will be performed separately. For the lateral pinch, the patient will be asked to squeeze the end of the pinch meter between the thumb and the lateral surface of the middle phalanx of the second finger with maximum force. For the two-point pinch strength measurement, the patient will be asked to squeeze the pinch meter between the thumb and the pulp of the second finger, and for the three-point pinch strength measurement, between the thumb, the second finger, and the third finger as tightly as possible. Assessments will be conducted bilaterally, starting with the healthy side. The measurements will be repeated three times for each side, and the averages will be recorded in kg/f.
4 secondary outcomes
Gross Grip Strength
Time frame: 7 days
Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
Time frame: 7 days
Moberg Pickup Test
Time frame: 7 days
Purdue Pegboard Test
Time frame: 7 days
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 13 Feb 2025.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping in people with Grip Strength and Hand Function, run by Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit 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 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 13 Feb 2025. 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?
Pinch Grip Strength (time frame: 7 days). 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 13 Feb 2025.