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Tape away the pain: simple shoulder taping tested on dental students

NCT ID NCT07393100

Symptom relief Sponsor: European University of Lefke Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether kinesiology taping on the shoulder could reduce pain and improve function in 56 dental students who work in clinic. Participants received taping every other day for three sessions, and filled out questionnaires before and after. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive approach could help with work-related shoulder discomfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
kinesiology taping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease shoulder pain for dental students and similar professionals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding or control group, so results may be due to placebo. The effect may not last or apply to others.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

22 to 26 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Participant inclusion criteria: * Being a fifth-year student at the Lefke European University Faculty of Dentistry. * Being between 22 and 26 years of age. Exclusion criteria for participants: * History of acute trauma or major surgery. * History of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape. * Severe structural damage to the shoulder joint (dislocation, fracture, etc.).

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Conditions

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Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European University of Lefke

    Lefka, Cyprus

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