Tape test: can sticky strips boost young hoop Stars' game?
NCT ID NCT06416449
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether kinesio taping on the ankle and knee improves balance, agility, and jumping in adolescent basketball players aged 12-18. Researchers tested 30 male athletes using the Star Balance Test, T-Agility Test, and Vertical Jump Test. The goal is to see if this simple taping technique can enhance performance and possibly reduce injury risk.
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 show that kinesio taping helps young athletes perform better and avoid injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 male participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The taping effect may be small or temporary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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