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Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

United States36 participantsStarted 2020-01-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Kinesio tape on delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps muscle of your arm following strenuous exercise of the bicep muscle.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 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: * 18 to 30 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in any strengthening exercises or activities of the upper extremities for the past month. * Regularly (\~2x per month) participating in strengthening exercises or activities that include lengthening actions of the upper extremity for the past 6 months. * An answer of yes to any of the seven questions on the first page of the 2019 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire \[PAR-Q: 16\] indicating that the subject is not physically ready for exercise without a medical exam. These exclusions include the following: * If participant's doctor has ever said that he/she has a heart condition or high blood pressure * Pain in chest at rest, during daily activities of living, or when doing physical activity * If participant has ever lost balance because of dizziness or has lost consciousness in the past 12 months * If the participant currently has (or have had within the past 12 months) a bone, joint, or soft tissue (muscle, ligament, or tendon) problem that could be made worse by becoming more physically activity * If participant is currently taking prescribed medications for a chronic medical condition * If the participant's doctor has ever told them that they should only do medically supervised physical activity. * Currently taking nutritional supplements or anti-inflammatory medication on a daily basis * Any injury or surgery to the neck or upper extremity in the past 6 months * Open or scab…

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 worst pain in previous 24 hours

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in average pain in previous 24 hours

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pain during elbow extension and elbow flexion

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pressure pain threshold of the affected biceps

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in Active Total Elbow Range of Motion (AT-ROM)

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pain during elbow flexion and extension

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04128670

SponsorIndiana University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-30

Contact for this trial

Kelly M Naugle, PhD

3172740601 kmnaugle@iupui.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 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.

What they're measuring

change in worst pain in previous 24 hours

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in average pain in previous 24 hours

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pain during elbow extension and elbow flexion

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pressure pain threshold of the affected biceps

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in Active Total Elbow Range of Motion (AT-ROM)

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol

Change in pain during elbow flexion and extension

Timeframe: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol