Can a simple tape ease nerve pain and restore grip?
NCT ID NCT07750184
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a single application of Kinesio Taping can quickly reduce symptoms and improve grip strength and hand dexterity in adults with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition where nerves or blood vessels are compressed in the shoulder area. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either therapeutic Kinesio Taping or a sham (non-therapeutic) tape, and their symptoms, grip strength, and hand dexterity are measured before and immediately after the application. The goal is to see if the tape's effects are real or just a placebo response.
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 (therapeutic tape application)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Kinesio Taping could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to quickly reduce symptoms and improve hand function in people with thoracic outlet syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial measuring only immediate effects. The benefit may be due to a placebo effect, and results may not last or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Merkez, Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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