Taping fails to boost performance in teens with ankle instability
NCT ID NCT07165613
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether kinesiotape or dynamic tape improves jumping and hopping performance in 29 adolescent volleyball players with mild ankle instability. Players performed functional tests with and without tape. The results showed no significant difference between taped and non-taped conditions. The study suggests taping may not enhance performance in this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Kinesiotape and dynamic tape
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to help young athletes with ankle instability perform better.
- What could go wrong
- This small, completed study found no benefit from taping. The results may not apply to other sports or age groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yeditepe
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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