The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties

NCT07572201 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: IstanbulOkanUniv
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.

Conditions

Kinesio Taping; Muscle Oxygenation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

  Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application

• Pain Pressure Threshold

  Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application

• Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

  Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio® tape group (KT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping.

Other: Kinesio® tape application

Placebo group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched.

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Kinesio® tape application OTHER

KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping.

Kinesio® tape group (KT)

Placebo OTHER

The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched.

Placebo group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Right lower extremity being dominant,
• Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months

You may not qualify if:

• Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,
• Having a history of lower extremity surgery,
• Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,
• Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
• Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Okan University: lead

Central Study Contacts

Kubra Kendal

CONTACT

+90 530-233-8078; kubra.kendal@okan.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Participants will be blind to groups, outcomes assessor will be blind to groups.
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Model Details: Randomized controlled study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 29, 2026
• First Posted: May 7, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): May 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04