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Can a simple tape unlock relief from muscle pain?

NCT ID NCT06012305

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether different kinesio taping methods can reduce pain and stiffness in people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition where sensitive spots in muscles cause pain. Participants will be divided into groups receiving either a muscle-inhibition tape, a special EDF tape, or no tape, all alongside a standard exercise program. The study will measure changes in tissue stiffness, pain sensitivity, and function over four weeks to see if taping adds extra benefit beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio taping (two techniques: inhibition and EDF) plus exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point to a better taping technique for easing myofascial pain and improving muscle function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Taping effects are often short-term, and the study's 4-week follow-up may not capture long-term benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 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: * Patients with a differential diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome with unilateral or bilateral active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle will be included in the study. The criteria for trigger point detection are stated in the literature as follows: 1) The muscle has a challenging palpation area (this area is called the taut band) 2) The trigger point with localized sensitivity in the taut band 3) Typical pain when continuous pressure is applied to the trigger point in the taut band. , numbness, tingling, 4) Local twitching response when the taut band is bent horizontally. Other inclusion criteria are: 18-50 years of age, more than two weeks of symptom duration Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome, diagnosis of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression, radiculopathy symptoms, brachial plexopathy or other nerve entrapments, treatment for myofascial pain syndrome in the last six months, having a malignancy, being pregnant, having an infectious disease, having an inflammatory musculoskeletal system disease have had shoulder or neck surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Trigger point pain, myofascial

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

    Tokat Province, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 06300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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