Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception

NCT06832111 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UBeykent-11
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting both athletes and the general population. Various methods are used to prevent such injuries, but the effectiveness of different kinesio taping applications on joint position sense and balance remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of different kinesio taping techniques on proprioception and postural stability in healthy young adults. By identifying changes in balance and proprioception before injuries occur, the findings may provide clinical insights into the potential role of kinesio taping in rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Conditions

Ankle Injuries; Balanced

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Joint Position Sense Accuracy

  This outcome will assess participants' ability to accurately reproduce a predefined ankle position. A smaller error in joint position replication indicates improved proprioception.

  1 months

• Balance Performance (Postural Stability)

  Participants will perform the SEBT, where they must reach as far as possible in multiple directions while maintaining balance. The total reach distance will be recorded, and improvements indicate enhanced postural stability.

  1 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Changes in Balance Performance Over Time

  1 months

• Proprioception Retention Effect

  1 months

Study Arms (3)

Kinesio Taping Application 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping Application 1, a specific taping technique applied to the ankle. The intervention aims to assess its effects on joint position sense and balance over four time points: before application, immediately after, 24 hours later, and 48 hours later.

Other: Kinesio Taping 1

Kinesio Taping Application 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping Application 2, a different taping technique applied to the ankle. The study will evaluate its impact on proprioception and postural stability over the same four time points.

Other: Kinesio Taping 2

Sham Taping (Placebo Comparator)

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive a sham Kinesio taping application, which mimics the appearance of real taping but is applied without therapeutic tension or functional support. This group will serve as a placebo control to assess whether the effects observed in the experimental groups are due to the taping method or a placebo effect.

Other: Sham Kinesio Taping

Interventions

Kinesio Taping 1 OTHER

A specific Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to evaluate its effects on joint position sense and balance.

Kinesio Taping Application 1

Kinesio Taping 2 OTHER

A different Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to assess its impact on proprioception and postural stability.

Kinesio Taping Application 2

Sham Kinesio Taping OTHER

A placebo taping application that mimics the real Kinesio tape placement but lacks therapeutic tension or functional support, serving as a control condition to evaluate the true effects of the experimental interventions.

Sham Taping (Placebo Comparator)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age: Participants must be between 18-25 years old.
• General Health: Participants must be generally healthy individuals, with no previously diagnosed chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, or history of injuries.
• Ankle Health: No ankle injuries or surgical interventions in the past six months.
• Informed Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

• History of Injuries: Any lower extremity injury (ankle or knee) within the past year.
• Neurological Disorders: Any neurological condition that may affect balance or proprioception.
• Other Health Conditions: Presence of chronic diseases such as rheumatic diseases, diabetes, or musculoskeletal disorders that could impact the study outcomes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Beykent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Beykent University Physiotherapy Lab.

Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Yasemin ŞAHBAZ

  Istanbul Beykent University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Yasemin Şahbaz

CONTACT

05455649695; yaseminsahbaz@beykent.edu.tr

Ali ILEZ

CONTACT

05050275038; aliilez156@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Profesor

Model Details: Since you are applying different interventions (three types of Kinesio taping) to different groups, the Parallel Assignment model is the best fit. The study is randomized, meaning participants are assigned to groups by chance. The primary aim is to evaluate the preventive effects of Kinesio taping on balance and proprioception, so the primary purpose is "Prevention." If the person assessing the results is blinded to the group allocations, it qualifies as Single-Blinded (Outcomes Assessor).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2025
• First Posted: February 18, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 24, 2025
• Study Completion: April 1, 2025
• Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)