Ultrasonographic Effects of Fascia Correction Kinesiotaping (NCT07703943) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Ultrasonographic Effects of Fascia Correction Kinesiotaping
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2024-05-01
Plain-language summary
Single-center, within-subject repeated-measures study The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of kinesiotaping applied using the fascia correction technique with different tension levels on fascial layers and associated musculature in healthy individuals.
Outcome measurements. The primary outcome was the ultrasonographically measured thickness of the fascial layers, while secondary outcomes included the thickness of the superficial and deep flexor muscle layers and the subcutaneous tissue.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
A total of 80 healthy volunteers aged 18 years or older were included in the study. Participants had no current or previous serious musculoskeletal injury, pain, or neurological disorder affecting the upper extremity within the past six months
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals were excluded if they were pregnant; regularly participated in high-level athletic training or competitive sports, had a history of skin allergy to adhesive materials; or had previous kinesiotaping application within the last month.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
The superficial antebrachial fascia thickness
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications
2
The deep antebrachial fascia thickness
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07703943
SponsorHaydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital