Kinesio tape: real help or just placebo? new study tests the truth

NCT ID NCT07515183

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether Kinesio Taping can immediately improve hand and arm function in healthy adults. Thirty-six participants will be randomly assigned to receive real Kinesio Tape, sham tape (no tension), or no tape at all. They will perform tests like grip strength, typing speed, and dexterity before and after taping. The goal is to separate any real physical effect from the placebo effect.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Kinesio Taping (elastic therapeutic tape)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help clarify whether Kinesio Taping has real physical benefits or works mainly through placebo effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with injuries or conditions. The effects measured are immediate and may not last.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS MOTOR PERFORMANCE PERCEIVED FUNCTION UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center (ISUFIZYOTEM)

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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