Tape or scrape? study tests which eases Post-Workout pain best
NCT ID NCT07438431
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study compared two methods—kinesio taping and the Graston technique—for relieving delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), the pain felt 24-72 hours after intense exercise. Twenty healthy adults were split into three groups: one received kinesio taping, another the Graston technique, and a third no treatment. Researchers measured muscle oxygen levels, strength, and reaction time before and after exercise to see which approach worked best.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- kinesio taping and Graston technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which method is better for reducing muscle soreness and improving recovery after exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are for temporary soreness, not a serious condition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 30 years of age * Being classified as inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire * Having a body mass index below 25 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a chronic disease * History of lower extremity orthopedic disorders or surgery * Current lower extremity muscle pain * History of lower extremity trauma within the last month * Use of medications that may affect the musculoskeletal system (e.g., muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory drugs) * Caffeine consumption within 24 hours before exercise * Participation in another exercise or intense physical activity within 24 hours before the test * Use of performance-enhancing supplements
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University
Ankara, Please Select, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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