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Placebo Effect of Immediate Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Performance in Healthy Adults
Sponsor: Istinye University
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.
Official title: Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Motor Performance and Perceived Function in Healthy Adults: A Sham-controlled Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Kinesio Taping
Elastic 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
Elastic 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.
Locations (1)
Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center (ISUFIZYOTEM)
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)