Sensory and Vascular Effects of Kinesio and Magnetic Tape in Healthy Subjects

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a tape with magnetic particles versus a control kinesiotape on the skin's sensory and vascular responses in healthy volunteers. The tape is an elastic adhesive strip containing magnetic particles that may modulate sensory nerve endings. The hypothesis is that this magnetic tape can reduce pain and mechanical sensitivity and blood flow in the application area by stimulating cutaneous receptors.

Thirty healthy participants will receive four different combinations of two types of tapes (magnetic vs. placebo) and two creams (anesthetic vs. moisturizing), applied to the lower back in a randomized crossover design. Sensory thresholds and blood flow will be measured at three body regions: close to the application site (lower back), a segmentally related area (posterior thigh), and an unrelated distant site (forearm). Measurements will include pressure pain threshold, mechanical sensitivity, and tactile detection, using standardized tools and Doppler ultrasound

The study will help determine whether the effects of magnetic tape are local or systemic, whether they depend on skin receptor activation, and whether they can be blocked by topical anesthesia

Conditions

• Healthy Volunteers

Interventions

DEVICE

Tape with mangetic particles

An elastic adhesive tape containing magnetic particles, designed to be applied directly to the skin. In this study, the tape is applied to the lumbar region. The tape remains in place during standardized sensory and vascular measurements

DRUG

Topical Anesthetic Cream

EMLA®, a topical anesthetic cream containing lidocaine and prilocaine, will be applied under occlusion prior to tape application during 30 minutes with the aim of anesthetize the cutaneous sensory receptors

DEVICE

Control KinesioTape

An elastic adhesive tape, designed to be applied directly to the skin. In this study, the tape is applied to the lumbar region. This tape does not content magnetic particles, thus is used as a comparator. The tape remains in place during standardized sensory and vascular measurements

DEVICE

Moisturizing Cream (control)

A neutral moisturizing cream (control) will be applied under occlusion prior to tape application during 30 minutes. The application will be blind and use as a placebo vs the anesthetic cream.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Miguel Delicado Miralles

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Gustavo Adolfo Sarriá

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Enrique Velasco Serna

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Patricia Beltra Lopez

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

35 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-07-31

Primary Completion

2026-01-31

Completion

2026-01-31