Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Part of paid clinical trials in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sponsor
Indiana University
Study ID
NCT04128670
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 30 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Kinesiotape — DEVICE
    Tape will be applied to the biceps muscle of the nondominant arm from approximately the shoulder to the elbow for up to 72 hours. For the KT group taping will be applied with a lymphatic application method according to the guidelines recommended by Kenzo Kase. This type of application is known to improve blood and lymphatic circulation which enhances the removal of metabolic products. It is recommended that the application of the tape for lymphatic correction be applied for 24-72 hours. The tape will be applied with a tension of 10-20%.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Kinesio tape on delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps muscle of your arm following strenuous exercise of the bicep muscle.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 30, 2020
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
May 30, 2026
Completion
May 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
36 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Kinesiotape (KT)
    Tape will be applied to the biceps muscle of the nondominant arm from approximately the shoulder to the elbow for up to 72 hours. For the KT group taping will be applied with a lymphatic application method according to the guidelines recommended by Kenzo Kase. This type of application is known to improve blood and lymphatic circulation which enhances the removal of metabolic products. The tape will be applied with a tension of 10-20%.
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo Kinesiotape
    Tape will be applied to the biceps muscle of the nondominant arm from approximately the shoulder to the elbow for up to 72 hours. The placebo KT group will have 0% tension.
  • No Intervention: No Tape
    This group will not receive any intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

change in worst pain in previous 24 hours [ Time Frame: This measure will be assessed at baseline and 48 hours and 72 hours following completion of the eccentric exercise protocol ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolisIndiana46202
Kelly M Naugle
[email protected]
317-274-0601

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