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

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Conditions studied: Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07572201

Run by

Okan University

People needed

50

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-08-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Right lower extremity being dominant,
• Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,
• Having a history of lower extremity surgery,
• Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,
• Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
• Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.

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