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Ankle tape tested for quick performance boost

NCT ID NCT07604090

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a special ankle taping technique called fibular repositioning taping can improve balance, jumping, and sprinting in healthy young women. 90 participants were split into three groups: active taping, sham taping, or no taping. Their performance was measured before and 30 minutes after the tape was applied. The goal is to see if this taping gives a short-term edge in physical performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fibular repositioning taping (a rigid ankle taping technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple taping method to boost athletic performance in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy young women only, so results may not apply to athletes or injured people. The effect is short-term and may be no better than sham taping.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals * Age between 18 and 30 years * Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent * Ability to perform balance, jump, and sprint performance tests Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months * Presence of acute pain during testing * Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular condition that may affect balance or performance * Previous experience of adverse reaction to taping material * Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures

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Balance Physical performance TAPING

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa Uludag University

    Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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