Which tape boosts basketball performance? new study tests kinesio vs dynamic taping
NCT ID NCT07404215
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares kinesio taping and dynamic taping on the ankle to see which better improves balance, vertical jump, and reaction time in basketball players. Twenty healthy male players aged 18-30 will try both taping methods, one week apart, with tests before and after each application. The goal is to find which taping technique best supports ankle function and athletic performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Kinesio taping and dynamic taping
- What this could lead to
- If one taping method proves better, it could help basketball players improve balance, jump performance, and reaction time, potentially reducing injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, and results may not apply to all athletes. The effects may be minor or not noticeable in real game conditions.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- 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: * Male professional basketball players aged between 18 and 30 years * Actively training and competing with a professional basketball team * No history of lower extremity surgery within the past 6 months * No acute lower extremity injury at the time of assessment * Ability to perform single-leg jumping, balance, and reaction time tests * Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any acute musculoskeletal injury affecting the lower extremity * History of ankle fracture, ligament rupture, or surgery within the past 6 months * Neurological, vestibular, or systemic conditions affecting balance or motor performance * Known allergy or skin reaction to adhesive taping materials * Use of ankle bracing or taping within 48 hours prior to testing * Inability to complete the assessment procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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