Can a simple tape give athletes a shoulder strength edge?
NCT ID NCT07786974
First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether applying Strong Kinesio Taping to the shoulder can immediately improve muscle performance in professional male basketball players. Each participant will undergo three conditions—strong taping, sham taping, and no taping—in a random order, with a 72-hour break between sessions. Researchers will measure the strength and work of the shoulder's internal and external rotator muscles at two speeds, and also check the balance between these muscle groups. The goal is to see if this taping technique offers a quick, non-invasive way to enhance athletic performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Strong Kinesio Taping applied to the dominant shoulder
- What this could lead to
- If effective, kinesio taping could offer a simple, drug-free way to temporarily enhance shoulder strength and balance in athletes, potentially aiding performance and injury prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group of healthy athletes, so results may not apply broadly. The taping effect is short-term, and any benefit might be due to a placebo effect.
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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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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Aug 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 45 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * active participation in professional basketball competition, * regular training participation * absence of shoulder pain or injury at the time of testing. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of shoulder surgery, * neurological disorders, * any musculoskeletal condition affecting upper-extremity function
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Kagithane, 34408, Turkey (Türkiye)
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