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Kinesio tape: real help or just placebo? new study tests the truth

NCT ID NCT07515183

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether Kinesio Taping can immediately improve hand and arm function in healthy adults. Thirty-six participants will be randomly assigned to receive real Kinesio Tape, sham tape (no tension), or no tape at all. They will perform tests like grip strength, typing speed, and dexterity before and after taping. The goal is to separate any real physical effect from the placebo effect.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Kinesio Taping (elastic therapeutic tape)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help clarify whether Kinesio Taping has real physical benefits or works mainly through placebo effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with injuries or conditions. The effects measured are immediate and may not last.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being healthy adult between 18-40 years * No current pain or injury in the dominant upper extremity * No history of chronic musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity * Ability to read, understand, and provide informed consent * Regular use of a standard keyboard and mouse, with a minimum self-reported typing frequency of ≥5 hours per week, ensuring familiarity with digital typing tasks and adequate baseline fine motor coordination. Exclusion Criteria: * Respiratory, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders * History of surgery or fracture in the dominant upper extremity within the last six months * Known allergy or skin sensitivity to adhesives or Kinesio Tape materials * Current use of medications affecting physical performance or sensation * Participation in ongoing physical therapy or rehabilitation * Diagnosed cognitive impairment or visual deficits that could affect typing or reaction-time performance * Engagement in high-level upper extremity sports (\>10 hours/week) that could bias grip or typing performance

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Healthy volunteers Motor performance Perceived function Upper extremity function

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center (ISUFIZYOTEM)

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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