Tape trick: could sticky strips help kids with CP stand taller?
NCT ID NCT07188961
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether kinesiology tape—a stretchy, elastic tape placed on the skin—could improve trunk control and balance in 30 children with cerebral palsy. The children wore the tape on their trunk and limbs for four weeks while continuing their usual physiotherapy. Researchers measured changes in balance, sitting ability, and spasticity before and after the treatment.
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Ozden Baskan
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
kinesiology taping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-group study with no control group, so results may not be reliable. Benefits are likely short-term and may not apply to all children with CP.
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