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Tape and posture: a new fix for student headaches?

NCT ID NCT07411820

Symptom relief Sponsor: Deraya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) to posture correction exercises helps university students with tension-type headaches. Fifty-two students aged 18-25 were split into two groups: one did posture exercises alone, the other added Kinesio Taping to the neck and shoulders. Researchers measured headache intensity, frequency, and impact on daily life over four weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio Taping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce headache pain and frequency for students with tension-type headaches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 52 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over posture exercises alone may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18-25 years * Diagnosed with tension-type headache per ICHD-3 criteria * At least 10 headache episodes per month for \>3 months * Pericranial muscle tenderness (suboccipital, temporalis, upper trapezius) * Craniovertebral angle \< 50° Exclusion Criteria: * Migraine or cluster headaches * Recent neck trauma or surgery * Skin allergy or sensitivity to tape * Current use of medications affecting pain perception Cervical radiculopathy or neurological deficits

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Conditions

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headache disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Forward head posture Headache disorders Muscle tension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Deraya university, faculty of physical therapy

    Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt

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