Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players

NCT06805227 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: No. KSU-HE-23-091
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether kinesiology tape improves quadriceps muscle efficiency in female futsal players. The study aims to answer whether the application of kinesiology tape enhances lower limb function, isometric strength, and eccentric/concentric strength compared to no intervention.

Conditions

Muscle Strength; Rehabilitation; Quadriceps Muscle

Keywords

Kinesiology Tape; Muscle Efficiency; Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players

  Isometric Quadriceps Strength: Unit of Measure: Newtons (N). Description: Maximum isometric quadriceps strength of the dominant leg. Assessment Method: Measured using a digital hand-held dynamometer. Participants are seated with their hips flexed at 90° and knees bent at 60°. Maximum force is recorded from three trials of isometric contraction, each lasting five seconds, with a 30-second rest interval between trials.

  From baseline assessment (pre-intervention) to 30 days post-intervention.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Arm: Kinesiology Tape Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Description: Participants in this arm received kinesiology tape applied to the dominant leg targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles. The tape was applied with a 50% tension level and remained in place for 30 days. Assessments of quadriceps strength and lower limb function were conducted pre- and post-intervention. Purpose: To evaluate the effect of kinesiology tape on quadriceps muscle performance.

Other: Kinesiology Tape Application

Control Arm: No Intervention

NO INTERVENTION

Description: Participants in this arm did not receive any kinesiology tape or similar interventions. Their quadriceps strength and lower limb function were assessed at the same intervals as the experimental group for comparison purposes. Purpose: To serve as a baseline to compare the effects of the kinesiology tape intervention.

Interventions

Kinesiology Tape Application OTHER

Application Area: Applied specifically to the dominant leg, targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles. Tension Level: Applied with a standardized 50% tension. Duration: The tape was kept in place continuously for 30 days. Color: A blue-colored kinesiology tape was used to standardize the intervention and eliminate potential psychological effects of tape color. Technique: Applied by a licensed physical therapist with expertise in kinesiology taping techniques, certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Experimental Arm: Kinesiology Tape Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Female futsal players
• Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-25 kg/m2.
• Regular participation in sports activities.
• No history of kinesiology tape application on the thighs within six months prior to the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Medical history of knee or back pain, lower-limb surgeries, or joint deformities.
• Known allergies to kinesiology tape or conditions such as diabetes, fragile skin, pregnancy, open wounds, or deep vein thrombosis.
• Recent muscular injuries of the lower limbs within six months prior to the study.
• Any other conditions or contraindications that could interfere with participation or the outcomes of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• King Saud University: lead

Study Sites (1)

King Saud University

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11362, Saudi Arabia

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: consultant and associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2025
• First Posted: February 3, 2025
• Study Start: January 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: September 30, 2023
• Study Completion: September 30, 2023
• Last Updated: February 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)