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NCT Number: NCT07810842

Effects of Gastrocnemius Kinesiology Taping on Postural Control During Single-Leg Stance in Healthy Adults

The objective of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of activation- and inhibition-oriented gastrocnemius kinesiology taping on static balance control during an eyes-closed single-leg stance task in healthy young adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Adult Participants

Age range

18 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Univ. Of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy young adults. No self-reported neurological, musculoskeletal, vestibular, or other medical conditions that would affect postural control. No known cognitive impairment based on self-report or medical history. Ability to stand independently with eyes closed on a stable surface. Willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Recent history or lower extremity injury, facture, or surgery that could result in pain, joint stiffness, muscle weakness, or impaired joint position sense. Auditory or visual impairment that could interfere with task performance.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiology taping

Other

Gastrocnemius

Primary outcomes

  1. Center of Pressure

    Time frame: Immediately during each testing condition, no tape, activation taping, and inhibition kinesiology taping.

    Center of Pressure sway area calculation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 9, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 9, 2026

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