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Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 45 YearsAllHacettepe University
NCT07750184 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the immediate effects of Kinesio Taping compared with sham taping in adults with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). The study aims to determine whether a single application of Kinesio Taping provides greater improvements in symptom severity, grip strength, and hand dexterity than sham taping. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a single application of Kinesio Taping reduce symptom severity and improve tolerance to the Roos test compared with sham taping? Does a single application of Kinesio Taping improve grip strength and hand dexterity compared with sham taping? Researchers will compare participants receiving Kinesio Taping with those receiving sham taping to determine whether the observed effects are attributable to the therapeutic application of Kinesio Taping rather than nonspecific or placebo effects. Participants will: * un

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) confirmed by a thoracic surgeon. * Presence of symptoms consistent with TOS. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of fracture or surgery involving the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand that could affect upper-extremity function. * Neurological disorders affecting upper-extremity function (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy unrelated to TOS). * Other upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders that may influence grip strength or hand dexterity (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis). * Skin lesions, allergy to adhesive tape, or any dermatological condition preventing tape application. * Pregnancy. * Inability to perform the assessment procedures.
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What it tests

  • Kinesio Taping
  • sham taping- not therapeutic
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Where

1 site
Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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