Effects of Kinesiotape or Neuromuscular Taping on the Activation of the Transversus Abdominis Mus… (NCT06618482) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Kinesiotape or Neuromuscular Taping on the Activation of the Transversus Abdominis Muscle. A Pilot Study
12 participantsStarted 2024-09-30
Plain-language summary
The use of adhesive bandages is a widely practiced technique in both clinical and sports settings. There is a great variety of materials used for bandaging, with multiple objectives: limiting movement, correcting joint positions, reducing pain, enhancing sports performance, and reducing the number of injuries.
However, current knowledge about their potential effects is still limited, and more studies are needed to determine the most appropriate application parameters.
For this reason, the objective of the study for which we request your collaboration is to determine to what extent the application of an adhesive bandage (neuromuscular tape) can influence muscle facilitation through fiber recruitment and strength development, to improve performance during exercise.
The information derived from this research will provide a better understanding of the influence that an adhesive bandage (neuromuscular tape) can have on the neuromuscular system and on strength enhancement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The participants are members of the UVIGO who voluntarily participate in the study with an age between 18 and 35 years.
* The participants are healthy subjects (men and women) of legal age.
* All subjects must sign the informed consent prior to the experimentation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Suffering from skin disorders, fragile skin or allergy to adhesive bandages.
* Elite athletes.
* Excessive skin hair in the region to apply the bandage.
* Receive a bandage in the abdominal or lumbar region two weeks prior to the experiment.
* History of orthopedic/traumatic alterations in the lumbopelvic region (deformities, arthrodesis, arthropathy, muscle injuries, fracture or tendinopathy), neurological disorders (central or peripheral), systemic disorders, circulatory disorders (edema, heart failure, thrombosis, renal failure), or surgery in the abdominal-lumbar region in the last 6 months.
* Perform abdominal or lumbar strength training 48 hours prior to the study.
* Limitation greater than 50% in the flexion-extension range of motion of the lumbar spine.
* Consumption of alcoholic beverages or medications 24 hours prior to the experimentation.
* Pregnancy or having given birth in less than a year.
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
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Muscle thickness of the transverse abdominis muscle