NCT07393100

Brief Summary

Research Objective and Participants' Role: We invite you to participate in a scientific study aimed at reducing the load on your shoulder region during dental clinical practice. The main goal of this study is to scientifically examine the immediate (acute) effects of kinesiology taping applied to the shoulder region on your pain level, shoulder function, general quality of life, and job satisfaction. You have been included in this research because you are a final-year student and actively work in a clinical setting. How Will the Application Process Proceed? If you agree to participate, the process will consist of the following steps: Evaluation: First, we will administer a short form regarding your age, height, weight, and clinical work pace, along with scientific questionnaires assessing your pain intensity, shoulder functionality, quality of life, and job satisfaction. Taping: To support the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles in your shoulder region, kinesiology taping will be applied under the supervision of a physiotherapist every other day, for a total of three sessions. These tapes are skin-friendly, elastic, and designed not to restrict your movement. Final Test: One day after the completion of the third session, you will be asked to fill out the same questionnaires again to measure the changes brought about by the taping. Your Rights and Privacy Voluntary Participation: Participation in this study is entirely voluntary. Even if you sign the form, you may withdraw from the study at any time without providing any reason and without facing any penalties that would affect your academic progress. Risks and Costs: Kinesiology taping is generally a safe method, and there will be no financial cost to you for participating. No payment will be made for your participation. In the rare case of skin sensitivity during the application, please inform the researcher. Confidentiality: Your identity will be kept completely confidential and will only be known to the researcher. The data obtained will be used in scientific publications in aggregated form, without disclosing your name. Consent Declaration If you have read and understood this information and your questions have been answered, you may sign the form to indicate your voluntary consent to participate in the study.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
56

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 13, 2025

Completed
25 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 7, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 7, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 21, 2026

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 6, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

25 days

First QC Date

January 21, 2026

Last Update Submit

January 30, 2026

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Visual Analog Scale

    It was used to measure pain in the dominant shoulder of participants. There is a 10 cm line between two extremes: "no pain" and "extreme pain," and participants are asked to mark the intensity of their pain on this line. 0 indicates no pain, while 10 indicates unbearable pain.

    The study ended one week after registration. Since the application was administered three times every other day, each participant was recorded on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The total study duration was four weeks.

  • Disabilities of the Arm, Sholder and Hand (Quick-DASH)

    It was used to assess participants' upper extremity functionality in detail. Participants completed the scale subjectively. The Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Quick Survey consists of 11 items that examine the patient's health status over the past week, the degree of difficulty experienced during physical activities involving the upper extremities, the severity of symptoms such as tingling and pain, and the impact of these symptoms on social activities, sleep, or work. Scoring is done on a scale from 0 (no disability) to 100 (most severe disability), with higher scores reflecting greater disability.

    The study ended one week after registration. Since the application was administered three times every other day, each participant was recorded on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The total study duration was four weeks.

  • World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) scale

    It was used to assess participants' quality of life in detail before and after kinesiology taping. Participants completed the scale subjectively. The scale consists of 24 items covering four main areas: physical health (7 items), psychological health (6 items), social relationships (3 items), and environmental health (8 items), plus two additional items assessing health satisfaction and overall quality of life. Items are scored using a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating higher quality of life. Scores range from 0-100.

    The study ended one week after registration. Since the application was administered three times every other day, each participant was recorded on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The total study duration was four weeks.

  • Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale

    It was used to assess job satisfaction before and after kinesiology taping was applied to participants. Participants filled out the scale subjectively. The scale consists of 20 items and is typically rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with a high score indicating good job satisfaction. Scores range from 0-100.

    The study ended one week after registration. Since the application was administered three times every other day, each participant was recorded on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The total study duration was four weeks.

Study Arms (1)

dominant shoulder kinesiology taping

EXPERIMENTAL

This study investigates the acute effects of shoulder kinesiology taping (KB) in a clinical setting among final-year dental students experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort related to their professional activities. Intervention: Participants received kinesiology taping applied to the dominant shoulder region targeting the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles. The taping was designed to provide muscular facilitation, enhance joint stabilization, and modulate pain through biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms. The application followed standardized protocols based on rehabilitation principles for shoulder injuries, with specific techniques including: Y-strip application for deltoid inhibition (to reduce overuse-related tension and pain modulation). I-strip applications for supraspinatus facilitation and humeral head centralization. Additional I-strip for acromioclavicular joint stabilization and fascial correction. The taping was applied in three sessions, spaced one day apar

Other: Kinesiology Taping

Interventions

Kinesiology TapingOTHER

The kinesiology taping (KT) protocol applied within the scope of the study was carried out over three sessions, every other day, in accordance with the biomechanical requirements of the shoulder complex. This four-stage protocol applied to the participants lasted a total of three sessions for each participant. Throughout the application, participants were asked to continue their normal daily life activities, and final measurements were taken one day after the last session.

dominant shoulder kinesiology taping

Eligibility Criteria

Age22 Years - 26 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Being a fifth-year student at the Lefke European University Faculty of Dentistry.
  • Being between 22 and 26 years of age.

You may not qualify if:

  • History of acute trauma or major surgery.
  • History of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape.
  • Severe structural damage to the shoulder joint (dislocation, fracture, etc.).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

European University of Lefke

Lefka, Cyprus

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthralgiaJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Serap Akyol

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 21, 2026

First Posted

February 6, 2026

Study Start

October 13, 2025

Primary Completion

November 7, 2025

Study Completion

November 7, 2025

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

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