Tape your way to better posture? new study tests kinesiotaping for rounded backs
NCT ID NCT06959680
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to exercise can improve posture, balance, pain, and quality of life in young adults aged 18-45 with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). 48 participants will be split into three groups: exercise plus real tape, exercise plus sham tape, or exercise alone. Researchers will measure changes in the spine curve, balance, and pain over two months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
kinesiotaping (elastic tape applied to the back)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve posture and balance in people with rounded upper backs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 people. The tape may not provide lasting benefits beyond exercise alone, and results may not apply to older adults or those with more severe spine problems.
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Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Sultan 2.Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)
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