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Kinesiotaping on Hand Function in Computer Users

NCT06965907 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2025-07-29

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Summary

This study aims to investigate whether kinesio taping contributes to improved hand function in individuals who frequently use computers. The effectiveness of kinesio taping will be compared to sham taping in order to determine its impact. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a kinesio taping group or a sham taping group. Taping will be applied to the forearm. Functional assessments will be conducted at three time points: prior to taping, immediately after taping, and 30 minutes post-taping. The following evaluations will be performed:

* Two-point discrimination test to assess touch sensitivity
* Purdue Pegboard test to evaluate fine motor skills
* Grip strength test using a hand dynamometer
* Visual reaction time test utilizing a light-based device All procedures will be completed in a single study session.

Conditions

  • Computer-user Training

Interventions

OTHER

Kinesio Taping

The participant will be seated upright in a chair with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees. The forearm under examination will be placed in a pronated position, and the wrist will be maintained in a neutral position. I-shaped kinesio taping will be applied as described by Mohammadi et al. Prior to taping, the extensor surface will be cleaned using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. The tape length will be measured from a point 2 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle to the radial styloid process. Each end of the tape will be 2 cm in length (totaling 4 cm for both ends). To achieve 35% tension, the following formula will be used: (L - 4) / 1.35 + 4. In this formula, L represents the total length of the tape, 4 is the combined length of the two tape ends, and 1.35 corresponds to the factor required to achieve the desired 35% tension.

OTHER

Sham Taping

The participant will be seated in a chair with the forearm resting comfortably. The tape will be applied to the middle of the forearm without any tension. The taping will be performed from the medial to the lateral direction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istinye University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-10
Primary Completion
2025-07-24
Completion
2025-07-24

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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