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Effects of Rigid and Kinesio Taping on Balance and Performance in Chronic Ankle Instability

NCT07627165 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-06-15

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the immediate effects of rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, and sham taping on balance, proprioception, ankle mobility, and functional performance in physically active adults with chronic ankle instability.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does rigid subtalar sling taping improve dynamic balance, ankle proprioception, ankle dorsiflexion mobility, and functional performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability?
* Does rigid subtalar sling taping provide greater benefits than kinesio subtalar sling taping or sham taping under fatigue and recovery conditions?

Researchers will compare rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, and sham taping to determine their effects on balance, proprioception, ankle mobility, and functional performance before fatigue, after fatigue, and following recovery.

Participants will:

* Complete baseline assessments of dynamic balance, ankle proprioception, ankle dorsiflexion mobility, and functional performance.
* Be randomly assigned to receive rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, or sham taping.
* Repeat all outcome assessments immediately after tape application.
* Perform a standardized fatigue protocol consisting of running, hopping, jumping, and heel-raise exercises until predefined fatigue criteria are reached.
* Complete all outcome assessments immediately after the fatigue protocol.
* Rest in a seated position for 20 minutes.
* Complete a final set of outcome assessments following recovery.

The study aims to identify whether subtalar sling taping can improve functional performance and neuromuscular control in physically active individuals with chronic ankle instability and whether these effects are maintained after fatigue and recovery.

Conditions

  • Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI

Interventions

OTHER

Rigid Subtalar Sling Taping

A rigid athletic tape application designed to provide mechanical support to the subtalar and ankle joints and restrict excessive motion associated with chronic ankle instability.

OTHER

Kinesio Subtalar Sling Taping

A kinesiology tape application designed to enhance sensorimotor feedback and improve neuromuscular control without substantially restricting ankle motion.

OTHER

Sham Taping

A placebo taping application intended to mimic taping procedures without providing meaningful mechanical support or sensorimotor enhancement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Nisantasi University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Onur Atakan Sekibağ, PT, MSc, PhD(c) · Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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