Can sticky tape speed up shoulder surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07375927
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding kinesio taping to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Fifty adults aged 18 to 70 who had surgery for a torn rotator cuff will be randomly assigned to get either standard rehab alone or standard rehab plus kinesio taping for three weeks. Researchers will measure pain and shoulder function using standard scales to see if the tape makes a difference.
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
Kinesio taping (a type of elastic therapeutic tape applied to the skin)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost addition to standard rehab to help people recover faster and with less pain after rotator cuff surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The taping is an add-on, not a replacement for rehab, and any benefit may be modest.
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