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NCT Number: NCT07604090

Acute Effects of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of fibular repositioning taping on balance, jumping, and sprint performance in healthy individuals. Eligible participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups: fibular repositioning taping, sham taping, or control. Physical performance and dynamic balance are assessed at baseline and after the intervention using functional outcome measures, including jumping tests, a 10-meter sprint test, and the Y Balance Test. The study is designed to determine whether fibular repositioning taping produces short-term changes in selected performance parameters compared with sham taping and no intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Performance Balance Taping

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bursa Uludag University

Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy individuals
  • Age between 18 and 30 years
  • Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent
  • Ability to perform balance, jump, and sprint performance tests

Exclusion criteria

  • History of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months
  • Presence of acute pain during testing
  • Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular condition that may affect balance or performance
  • Previous experience of adverse reaction to taping material
  • Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures

Treatment and study plan

Fibular Repositioning Taping

Procedure

Fibular repositioning taping is applied to the dominant ankle using a rigid taping technique intended to support fibular positioning. Outcome measurements are repeated 30 minutes after the application.

Sham Taping

Procedure

Sham taping is applied to the dominant ankle with a similar appearance to the active taping application but without therapeutic fibular repositioning or manual correction

Primary outcomes

  1. Y Balance Test

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention

    Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test. The composite score will be calculated from reach distances and normalized to limb length. Higher composite scores indicate better dynamic balance performance.

  2. Horizontal Jump Test

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention

    Horizontal jump performance will be assessed using the Horizontal Jump Test. The jump distance will be measured in centimeters from the starting line to the landing point. Greater distance indicates better horizontal jump performance.

  3. 10-Meter Sprint Test

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention

    Sprint performance will be assessed using the 10-meter sprint test. The time required to complete the 10-meter sprint will be recorded in seconds. Shorter times indicate better sprint performance.

  4. Vertical Jump Test

    Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention

    Vertical jump performance will be assessed using the Vertical Jump Test. Jump height will be measured in centimeters. Greater jump height indicates better vertical jump performance.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uludag University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Acute Effect of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 22, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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