Placebo Effect of Immediate Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Performance in Healthy Adults (NCT07515183) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Placebo Effect of Immediate Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Performance in Healthy Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates whether Kinesio Taping has immediate effects on upper extremity performance in healthy adults and whether these effects may be influenced by placebo mechanisms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: therapeutic Kinesio Taping, sham Kinesio Taping, or no intervention.
All participants complete tests of hand function, including grip strength, typing performance, reaction time, and manual dexterity, before and after a short standardized waiting period. Participants also rate their perceived performance, comfort, and overall change.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether improvements in performance are due to the mechanical effects of the tape or related to sensory and expectation-based (placebo) factors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being healthy adult between 18-40 years
* No current pain or injury in the dominant upper extremity
* No history of chronic musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity
* Ability to read, understand, and provide informed consent
* Regular use of a standard keyboard and mouse, with a minimum self-reported typing frequency of ≥5 hours per week, ensuring familiarity with digital typing tasks and adequate baseline fine motor coordination.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Respiratory, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders
* History of surgery or fracture in the dominant upper extremity within the last six months
* Known allergy or skin sensitivity to adhesives or Kinesio Tape materials
* Current use of medications affecting physical performance or sensation
* Participation in ongoing physical therapy or rehabilitation
* Diagnosed cognitive impairment or visual deficits that could affect typing or reaction-time performance
* Engagement in high-level upper extremity sports (\>10 hours/week) that could bias grip or typing performance
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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Maximal Grip Strength
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 2-3 minutes after a 20-minute waiting period)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07515183
SponsorIstinye University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2026-09-30
Contact for this trial
Abeer Mohamed Abdulla Sayed, BSc (Physiotherapy and Rehabil