Could a stretchy tape give overhead athletes stronger, less tired shoulders?

NCT ID NCT06580925

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether dynamic tape—a stretchy, elastic tape—can improve shoulder strength, delay fatigue, and enhance muscle control in recreational overhead athletes (like tennis players or swimmers). Participants will receive dynamic tape, kinesio tape, or a sham tape in separate sessions, then perform shoulder exercises. The goal is to see if dynamic tape outperforms other tapes in supporting shoulder muscles and preventing injuries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dynamic tape
What this could lead to: If effective, dynamic taping could offer a simple, non-drug way to boost shoulder performance and reduce injury risk in overhead athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 participants. The tape may not provide meaningful benefits over sham or kinesio tape, and results may not apply to all athletes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYNAMIC TAPE FATIGUE KINESIO TAPING STRENGTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Taipei, Taipei City, 112, Taiwan

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