Ultrasonographic Effects of Fascia Correction Kinesiotaping

NCT07703943 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HNEAH-KAEK 2024/44
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Single-center, within-subject repeated-measures study The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of kinesiotaping applied using the fascia correction technique with different tension levels on fascial layers and associated musculature in healthy individuals. Outcome measurements. The primary outcome was the ultrasonographically measured thickness of the fascial layers, while secondary outcomes included the thickness of the superficial and deep flexor muscle layers and the subcutaneous tissue.

Conditions

Healthy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The superficial antebrachial fascia thickness

  ultrasonographic measurements were obtained from the dominant forearm at the mid-forearm level. the hyperechoic linear structure separating the subcutaneous tissue from the superficial flexor muscles was defined as superficial antebrachial fascia thickness

  Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications

• The deep antebrachial fascia thickness

  Ultrasonographic measurements were obtained from the dominant forearm at the mid-forearm level. the hyperechoic linear structure separating the superficial and deep flxor muscles was defined as superficial antebrachial fascia thickness

  Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• the subcutaneous tissue thickness

  Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications

• Forearm Superficial Flexor Muscle Thickness

  Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications

• Forearm deep flexor muscle thickness measured by B-mode ultrasonography (millimeters)

  Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications

Study Arms (1)

Healthy Volunteers

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received kinesiotaping using the fascia correction technique at different tension levels according to the study protocol. Each participant underwent all intervention conditions, and ultrasonographic measurements were performed before and after each application.

Other: Kinesiotaping

Interventions

Kinesiotaping OTHER

Fascia correction technique kinesiotaping

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• A total of 80 healthy volunteers aged 18 years or older were included in the study. Participants had no current or previous serious musculoskeletal injury, pain, or neurological disorder affecting the upper extremity within the past six months

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals were excluded if they were pregnant; regularly participated in high-level athletic training or competitive sports, had a history of skin allergy to adhesive materials; or had previous kinesiotaping application within the last month.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Elem Yorulmaz, Prof

  Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SCREENING
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 9, 2026
• First Posted: July 15, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2024
• Study Completion: August 30, 2024
• Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)