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.
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
- 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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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klaipedos valstybine kolegija
Klaipėda, Lithuania