Tape and posture: a new fix for student headaches?

NCT ID NCT07411820

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Deraya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) to posture correction exercises helps university students with tension-type headaches. Fifty-two students aged 18-25 were split into two groups: one did posture exercises alone, the other added Kinesio Taping to the neck and shoulders. Researchers measured headache intensity, frequency, and impact on daily life over four weeks.

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 simple, drug-free way to reduce headache pain and frequency for students with tension-type headaches.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 52 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over posture exercises alone may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

headache disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FORWARD HEAD POSTURE HEADACHE DISORDERS MUSCLE TENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Deraya university, faculty of physical therapy

Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt

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