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Can special tape ease Jumper's knee? new study tests two taping methods

NCT ID NCT07143942

Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two types of Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) in 42 people with patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee. The goal was to see if the tape could reduce pain and improve how the knee moves during walking, jogging, and other activities. Researchers used motion-capture cameras and strength tests to measure changes. The study is already completed, and results may help guide future treatment options.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio Taping (special elastic tape applied to the skin over the knee)
What this could lead to
If effective, this taping approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve movement for people with jumper's knee.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects of taping are often temporary and may not work for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Doppler ultrasound examination reveals structural tendon changes and/or increased tendon vascularity, or magnetic resonance imaging shows abnormal changes in the patellar tendon area; * The patient has positive tenderness when pressing vertically upward on the tibial tuberosity; * The patient has positive knee extension resistance test and/or patellar tendon pain during the single-leg squat test; * The VISA-P scale score is less than 80 points; * There is no allergic reaction to kinesio taping. Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee joint trauma; * History of knee joint surgery; * Taking painkillers in the past 2 weeks; * Other knee joint diseases, such as knee osteoarthritis, knee tumors,rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, etc.; * Allergic reaction to Kinesio taping.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon patellar tendinitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Kinesio taping Patellar tendinopathy / jumpers knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries

    Beijing, Haidian, 100191, China

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