Kinesiology Tape for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if dorsally applied kinesiology tape is an effective conservative treatment for symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and assess the potential performance effect of the tape color in first-person shooter esports games in esports gamers who exhibit symptoms that resemble carpal tunnel syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is dorsally applied kinesiology tape able to manage carpal tunnel syndrome-like symptoms in esports gamers? Does red kinesiology tape hinder or improve performance in first-person shooter esports games in esports gamers? Researchers will compare red kinesiology tape to skin tone kinesiology tape. Both will be applied on the dorsal aspect of the hand and wrist of the dominant upper extremity. Participants will visit the site 2 times to get kinesiology tape applied and complete a pre and post-test for pain and performance. Depending on randomization a participant will receive a random sequence of the study arm (ex: red then skin tone or skin tone then red tape)
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Red Kinesiology Tape for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Is kinesiology tape safe for use in humans?
How does Red Kinesiology Tape treatment differ from other treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Red Kinesiology Tape is unique because it provides support while allowing movement, unlike rigid splints, and it is used as a complementary tool to improve pain, functionality, and strength in carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a non-invasive option that can be applied directly to the skin, offering a flexible alternative to more traditional treatments.1231112
Research Team
Donnamarie Krause, Ph.D
Principal Investigator
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for esports gamers who have symptoms like those of carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to use either red or skin-tone kinesiology tape on their dominant hand and wrist, and must visit the site twice.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive kinesiology tape applied dorsally on the hand and wrist, with a 7-day washout period between applications of different tape colors
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Red Kinesiology Tape
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lead Sponsor