Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Motor Performance and Perceived Function in Healthy Adults: A Sham-controlled Randomized Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 36
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Maximal Grip Strength
研究概览
简要总结
This study investigates whether Kinesio Taping has immediate effects on upper extremity performance in healthy adults and whether these effects may be influenced by placebo mechanisms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: therapeutic Kinesio Taping, sham Kinesio Taping, or no intervention.
All participants complete tests of hand function, including grip strength, typing performance, reaction time, and manual dexterity, before and after a short standardized waiting period. Participants also rate their perceived performance, comfort, and overall change.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of therapeutic Kinesio Taping on objective upper extremity motor performance and perceived function in healthy adults, and to determine whether perceived improvements correspond to measurable changes in motor performance.
详细描述
This study is a single-blind, three-arm randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the immediate effects of Kinesio Taping on upper extremity motor performance and perceived function in healthy adults and to compare therapeutic Kinesio Taping with sham Kinesio Taping and a no-intervention control condition.. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: therapeutic Kinesio Taping applied with tension, sham Kinesio Taping applied without tension, or a no-intervention control condition.
The intervention targets the wrist extensor musculature of the dominant upper extremity. Both taping conditions follow the same application procedure and positioning, differing only in the level of tension to isolate the mechanical versus perceptual effects of the tape. The control group follows the same testing timeline without receiving any intervention.
Outcome measures are collected at baseline and immediately after a standardized 20-minute waiting period. Objective measures include maximal grip strength, typing performance, choice reaction time, and manual dexterity. Subjective measures include perceived performance, task ease, comfort, and global rating of change.
The study is conducted in a controlled and standardized testing environment with consistent equipment, procedures, and instructions across participants. This design enables comparison of both objective upper extremity motor performance and patient-reported outcomes among the therapeutic Kinesio Taping, sham Kinesio Taping, and no-intervention control groups.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
盲法说明
Participants assigned to the taping groups are blinded to whether they receive therapeutic or sham Kinesio Taping. The sham application mimics the appearance and procedure of real taping but is applied without tension to maintain blinding. Due to the inclusion of a no-intervention control group, complete masking across all study arms is not feasible.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Being healthy adult between 18-40 years
- •No current pain or injury in the dominant upper extremity
- •No history of chronic musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity
- •Ability to read, understand, and provide informed consent
- •Regular use of a standard keyboard and mouse, with a minimum self-reported typing frequency of ≥5 hours per week, ensuring familiarity with digital typing tasks and adequate baseline fine motor coordination.
排除标准
- •Respiratory, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders
- •History of surgery or fracture in the dominant upper extremity within the last six months
- •Known allergy or skin sensitivity to adhesives or Kinesio Tape materials
- •Current use of medications affecting physical performance or sensation
- •Participation in ongoing physical therapy or rehabilitation
- •Diagnosed cognitive impairment or visual deficits that could affect typing or reaction-time performance
- •Engagement in high-level upper extremity sports (>10 hours/week) that could bias grip or typing performance
研究组 & 干预措施
Therapeutic Kinesio Taping
Participants receive Kinesio Taping applied to the wrist extensor muscles of the dominant upper extremity using approximately 25% therapeutic tension, following a standardized application protocol.
干预措施: Kinesio Taping (Device)
Sham Kinesio Taping
Participants receive Kinesio Taping applied to the same anatomical region using an identical procedure but without tension, to simulate the intervention without therapeutic effect.
干预措施: Sham Kinesio Taping (Device)
Control Group
Participants do not receive any taping intervention and remain seated in a standardized position for 20 minutes before post-intervention assessments.
结局指标
主要结局
Maximal Grip Strength
时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 2-3 minutes after a 20-minute waiting period)
Maximal grip strength of the dominant hand measured in kilograms using a digital hand dynamometer. The highest value from three trials is recorded.
次要结局
- Typing Performance (Corrected Words Per Minute) and Accuracy(Baseline and immediately post-intervention)
- Choice Reaction Time(Baseline and immediately post-intervention)
- Manual Dexterity (Nine-Hole Peg Test)(Baseline and immediately post-intervention)
- Perceived Performance Visual Analog Scale (VAS)(Immediately post-intervention)
- Task Ease Visual Analog Scale (VAS)(Immediately post-intervention)
- Comfort Visual Analog Scale (VAS)(Immediately post-intervention)
- Global Rating of Change (GRC)(Immediately post-intervention)
研究者
Abeer Mohamed Abdulla Sayed
Graduate Student (Master's Student), Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istinye University