Tape trick: simple sticky strip may boost hand healing after tendon repair
NCT ID NCT07567248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) to standard hand therapy can improve movement and strength after extensor tendon repair. About 36 adults with a specific finger tendon injury will be randomly assigned to get either real tape or a fake tape, and their hand function will be measured at 12 and 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the tape helps reduce stiffness and improve daily hand use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Having an isolated Zone V-VI extensor tendon injury * Having undergone primary treatment for the injury Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior surgery on the affected extremity * Presence of accompanying neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or metabolic disease in the affected extremity * Presence of flexor tendon injury * Presence of fractures of the metacarpals, carpal bones, or radius/ulna * Presence of an open incision line * Delayed wound healing * Presence of peripheral nerve injury * Presence of replantation or amputation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Kınıklı, 20070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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