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Immediate effect of kinesio taping on postural alignment, muscle mechanical properties, and proprioception in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis

NCT ID NCT07888790

NEW Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 22, 2026 · Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Summary

Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a postural disorder characterized by excessive thoracic curvature exceeding 40°, which may negatively affect proprioception, postural alignment, and muscle mechanical properties. Kinesiology taping (KT) has been proposed as a non-invasive intervention to improve postural control and proprioceptive feedback through cutaneous mechanoreceptor stimulation. However, evidence regarding its immediate effects on thoracic proprioception and muscle mechanical properties in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis remains limited. This sham-controlled randomized clinical trial aims to investigate the immediate effects of kinesiology taping on thoracic joint position sense, postural alignment, and muscle mechanical properties in young adults with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity will be assessed using MyotonPRO, alongside measurements of thoracic proprioception and postural alignment. The study will compare kinesiology taping with sham taping to determine whether kinesiology taping produces greater immediate improvements in these outcomes. The findings are expected to provide further evidence regarding the short-term sensorimotor and biomechanical effects of kinesiology taping in individuals with thoracic hyperkyphosis.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Thoracic kyphosis angle (Cobb) on lateral radiograph: ≥40˚ - \<70˚ * Young adults aged 18-30 * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with congenital or rigid deformities/anomalies in the spinal region * Individuals who have undergone major surgery or trauma related to the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spinal region * Individuals who have received physiotherapeutic intervention in the spinal region within the last 6 months * Individuals who use a corset * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 * Those who have difficulty understanding the given commands * Those with systemic diseases (Diabetes, hypothyroidism, infection, malignancy...) * Those with neurological diseases * Those with rheumatic diseases in the active phase * Allergy to the tape material * Pregnancy

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Conditions

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Scheuermann disease

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Thoracic hyperkyphosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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