TerminatedNot Applicable

The Effects of Kinesio Tape® on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition and Rate of Torque Development

Stopped: Insufficient recruitment and enrollment. Reduction in study personnel capacity.

United States6 participantsStarted 2018-04-16

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates whether the use of Kinesio Tape® in combination with a standard exercise program improves muscle function in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Twenty participants will receive Kinesio Tape® and perform an ankle exercise program, while twenty will perform the ankle exercise program without Kinesio Tape®.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. A history of at least one significant ankle sprain on the involved (injured) limb i. The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to the study enrollment ii. Was associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.) iii. Created at least one interrupted day of desired physical activity.
. The most recent injury on the involved (injured) ankle must have occurred more than 3 months prior to the study enrollment.
. A history of the involved (injured) ankle joint 'giving way', and/or recurrent sprain and/or 'feelings of instability' on the involved (injured) limb Participants should report at least 2 episodes of 'giving way' in the 6 months prior to the study enrolment.
. Be 18-35 years of age
. Have not had a past allergic reaction to Kinesio Tape®

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Central Activation Ratio

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 2 days post-intervention

Change in Rate of Torque Development

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 2 days post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03472924

SponsorOregon State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-15

Results submitted2024-02-20

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Neural Inhibition trials