Placebo Effect of Immediate Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Performance in Healthy Adults
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorIstinye University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Kinesio Taping
DeviceElastic therapeutic tape applied to the wrist extensor muscles of the dominant upper extremity using approximately 25% tension according to a standardized application protocol.
Sham Kinesio Taping
DeviceElastic tape applied to the wrist extensor muscles of the dominant upper extremity without tension, using the same placement and procedure as the therapeutic intervention to mimic sensory and procedural aspects without intended therapeutic effect.
Treatment groups
36 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Therapeutic Kinesio TapingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Sham Kinesio TapingSham comparator 1 intervention
Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Maximal Grip Strength
Maximal grip strength of the dominant hand measured in kilograms using a digital hand dynamometer. The highest value from three trials is recorded.
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 2-3 minutes after a 20-minute waiting period)Secondary outcomes
1
Typing Performance (Corrected Words Per Minute) and Accuracy
Typing speed measured using a standardized computer-based typing task; corrected words per minute calculated by accounting for errors And Typing accuracy measured as the percentage of correct entries during a standardized typing task.
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-intervention2
Choice Reaction Time
Reaction time measured in milliseconds using a computer-based Go/No-Go task, calculated as the mean response time for correct trials.
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-intervention3
Manual Dexterity (Nine-Hole Peg Test)
Fine motor dexterity assessed using the Nine-Hole Peg Test; fastest completion time recorded in seconds.
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-intervention4
Perceived Performance Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Self-reported perceived performance measured using a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 indicates no perceived improvement and 100 indicates maximum perceived improvement. Higher scores indicate better perceived performance.
Time frame
Immediately post-interventionSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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