Clinical trials
Kinesio Taping clinical trials
Below are recruiting kinesio taping clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 28 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06723353Recruiting
Combined therapy for belly separation in new mothers
This trial tests if a gentle hands-on treatment (visceral manipulation) plus special tape (kinesio taping) can help close the gap in your belly muscles, reduce pain, stop bladder leaks, and improve your pelvic floor strength and overall well-being after childbirth.
Karachi, SindhAges 35–45 - NCT06832111Recruiting
Taping for balance and ankle awareness
This study tests whether kinesio taping can improve balance and ankle position sense in healthy young adults. If you are between 18 and 25, have no ankle or knee injuries in the last year, and no chronic health issues, you may qualify.
Istanbul, BüyükçekmeceAges 18–25 - NCT07001111Recruiting
Taping therapy for cubital tunnel syndrome pain
This trial tests if a special tape placed on the arm can help reduce pain and improve symptoms in people with cubital tunnel syndrome. It may be a good option if you have arm pain and have not had surgery or certain injections recently.
Istanbul, UskudarAges 18–65 - NCT07671482Recruiting
Kinesio vs McConnell taping for knee pain relief
This study compares two types of taping (Kinesio and McConnell) to see which works better for people with pain behind the kneecap (patellofemoral pain syndrome). You may help researchers learn how to best relieve knee pain during daily activities.
Beirut, BeirutAges 18–50 - NCT06499935Recruiting
Taping for ankle instability in athletes
This study tests whether taping can change how pressure is distributed on your foot while playing sports. It may help if you have long-term ankle instability from past sprains.
BeirutAges 18–28 - NCT07290296Recruiting
Comparing muscle release and taping for knee pain
This trial compares two treatments for kneecap pain that has lasted at least 3 months: a muscle release technique and kinesio taping. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain from daily activities like climbing stairs, running, or sitting for long periods.
CairoAges 18–30 - NCT07624136Recruiting
Kinesio Taping for Shoulder Flexibility and Range of Motion
This study tests whether a special athletic tape (Kinesio tape) applied to your lower back and shoulder area can improve flexibility and reduce shoulder pain in people with chronic shoulder impingement syndrome—a condition where shoulder structures get pinched, causing long-term pain and stiffness.
Ankara, AltindagAges 20–40 - NCT07014696Recruiting
Taping and exercise for hand function after stroke
This trial tests two rehabilitation methods - special exercise (PNF) and elastic taping - to see which one helps improve hand function in people who have weakness on one side of the body after a stroke. The goal is to find a better way to regain hand movement and daily use.
Istanbul, BahçeşirAges 18 years+ - NCT07390721Recruiting
Diaphragm taping and high-intensity exercise for fit adults
This study tests if a special tape on your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) plus high-intensity interval training can boost your fitness. It is for people who are already fit and train regularly.
Bursa, AğrıAges 18–35 - NCT07255352Recruiting
Tape therapy for safer swallowing after stroke
This trial tests whether a special tape placed on the muscles under your chin can help you swallow more safely after a stroke. If you have swallowing problems after a stroke, this treatment may improve your safety while eating or drinking.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07767305Recruiting
Taping vs compression for breast swelling after radiation
This study compares two non-drug treatments for breast swelling (lymphedema) that can happen after breast-conserving surgery and radiation. It tests whether special tape (Kinesio Taping) works as well as compression therapy to reduce swelling and symptoms.
Tangshan, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07080476Recruiting
Kinesio taping for chronic swelling after breast cancer
This trial tests whether Kinesio taping, a special type of elastic tape, can reduce long-term swelling in the breast or upper body (trunk) after breast cancer treatment. If you have had breast cancer and still have swelling lasting more than six months, this study may help find a new way to manage that swelling.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07006610Recruiting
Tape or cooling therapy for jaw surgery recovery
This study tests whether cooling with a hilotherapy device or taping with kinesio tape helps reduce swelling and pain after double-jaw surgery. Results may lead to a gentler recovery for you.
Istanbul, BağcılarAges 18–50 - NCT05976256Recruiting
Kinesio tape for new shoulder or chest injuries
This trial looks at whether kinesio tape (elastic therapeutic tape) helps pain and movement after a fresh shoulder or chest wall injury. It’s designed for certain types of rib, collarbone, or shoulder joint injuries when the injury happened very recently.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07574307Recruiting
Kinesio Tape for Meniscus Knee Injuries
This study tests whether special therapeutic tape (kinesiotape) can help reduce pain and improve function in people with meniscus injuries in the knee. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that cushions your knee, and this trial sees if the tape can help your body heal without surgery.
BalıkesirAges 18–50 - NCT07012967Recruiting
Taping for breathing and sleep in obesity
This study tests whether kinesio taping improves breathing and sleep quality in people who are overweight or have class 1 or 2 obesity. You will wear a special tape on your body to see if it helps you breathe better and sleep well.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07756905Recruiting
Motor control exercises with and without tape for sciatica
This study tests whether adding kinesio tape (a flexible, supportive tape) to a motor control exercise program helps reduce sciatica pain more than exercises alone. It may help improve movement and reduce pain in your leg.
SialkotAges 35–50 - NCT06959680Recruiting
Kinesiotaping for posture and balance in hyperkyphosis
This study tests whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape placed on the back) can improve posture and balance in people with an exaggerated upper back curve (hyperkyphosis). It may help you if you have poor posture or back pain and meet the age and curve requirements.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07578168Enrolling by invitation
Kinesio Tape for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether kinesiology tape (a special stretchy tape applied to the skin) can reduce pain and improve function in people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common shoulder condition. You'll be randomly assigned to receive the tape or a control treatment and tracked over several weeks.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT06231108Recruiting
Taping techniques for balance in children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two different taping methods to see which one helps improve balance in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with walking and moving more safely.
BoluAges 4–15 - NCT07317518Recruiting
Taping for chronic low back pain
This trial tests two different kinesio taping methods for people with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see how taping affects the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back and whether it can help relieve pain.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 18–65 - NCT06845696Recruiting
Comparing exercises vs. taping for forward head posture
This study compares two treatments—Brugger's relief exercises and kinesio taping—to see which one improves forward head posture better. Forward head posture means your head sits too far forward from your shoulders, which can cause neck strain.
Islamabad, FederalAges 20–40 - NCT06534866Recruiting
Kinesio tape plus therapy for plantar fasciitis
This study tests whether adding kinesio tape (a stretchy therapeutic tape) to standard physical therapy can reduce heel pain, improve ankle motion, and help you walk better. It is for people with plantar fasciitis who haven't had recent injections or surgery.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT04128670Recruiting
Kinesio tape test for sore muscles after exercise
This study checks whether Kinesio tape changes how sore your muscles feel after workouts. You may help researchers learn if the tape reduces “delayed onset muscle soreness” after upper-body activity.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for kinesio taping?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 28 recruiting kinesio taping studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a kinesio taping trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a kinesio taping trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.