Tape away the pain: simple shoulder taping tested on dental students
NCT ID NCT07393100
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether kinesiology taping on the shoulder could reduce pain and improve function in 56 dental students who work in clinic. Participants received taping every other day for three sessions, and filled out questionnaires before and after. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive approach could help with work-related shoulder discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- kinesiology taping
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease shoulder pain for dental students and similar professionals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no blinding or control group, so results may be due to placebo. The effect may not last or apply to others.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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European University of Lefke
Lefka, Cyprus
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