Ankle tape tested for quick performance boost
NCT ID NCT07604090
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special ankle taping technique called fibular repositioning taping can improve balance, jumping, and sprinting in healthy young women. 90 participants were split into three groups: active taping, sham taping, or no taping. Their performance was measured before and 30 minutes after the tape was applied. The goal is to see if this taping gives a short-term edge in physical performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fibular repositioning taping (a rigid ankle taping technique)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple taping method to boost athletic performance in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in healthy young women only, so results may not apply to athletes or injured people. The effect is short-term and may be no better than sham taping.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals * Age between 18 and 30 years * Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent * Ability to perform balance, jump, and sprint performance tests Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months * Presence of acute pain during testing * Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular condition that may affect balance or performance * Previous experience of adverse reaction to taping material * Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bursa Uludag University
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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