Tape away cellulite? new study tests kinesio taping on thighs
NCT ID NCT07202013
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether kinesio taping, applied weekly for four weeks, can improve skin structure and reduce stage II cellulite in women aged 18-45 with normal BMI. Researchers compared a group receiving the tape on thighs and buttocks to a no-treatment control group. The study measured changes in skin density and ultrasound markers of cellulite, but with only 34 participants and no blinding, the results are very preliminary.
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Active substance
kinesio taping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, low-cost option to improve the appearance of cellulite.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (34 people) with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or generalizable.
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Klaipedos valstybine kolegija
Klaipėda, Lithuania