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Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Led by Indiana University · Updated on 2025-11-10
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
330 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Kinesio tape on delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps muscle of your arm following strenuous exercise of the bicep muscle.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 to 30 years old
You will not qualify if you...
- Participating in any strengthening exercises or activities of the upper extremities for the past month.
- Regularly (~2x per month) participating in strengthening exercises or activities that include lengthening actions of the upper extremity for the past 6 months.
- Answering yes to any question on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire indicating not ready for exercise without medical exam (including heart conditions, chest pain, dizziness, bone/joint/muscle problems, prescribed medications for chronic conditions, or medically supervised exercise only).
- Currently taking daily nutritional supplements or anti-inflammatory medication.
- Injury or surgery to the neck or upper extremity in the past 6 months.
- Open or scabbed wounds in the arm area to be taped.
- Known allergies to the tape or medical adhesive bandages.
- Developing skin irritation to the tape.
- Taking over-the-counter pain medications on days of testing prior to sessions, including acetaminophen and NSAIDs.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
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Research Team
K
Kelly M Naugle, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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