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

NCT07572201 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-05-07

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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

Interventions

OTHER

Kinesio® tape application

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

Placebo

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Okan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-15
Primary Completion
2026-06-15
Completion
2026-08-15

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