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Influence of Kinesio Taping Applied to Shoulder Area on Neck and Shoulder Discomfort and Electromyographic Characteristics of Neck and Upper Trunk Muscles While Texting on a Touchscreen Smartphone in Healthy Young Adults

Influence of Kinesio Taping Applied to Shoulder Area on Neck and Shoulder Discomfort and Electromyographic Characteristics of Neck and Upper Trunk Muscles While Texting on a Touchscreen Smartphone in Healthy Young Adults

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20190215001
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-02-15
Start date
2019-02-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy participants Kinesio taping&#44

Interventions

The participants will be received kinesio taping on the shoulder of the dominant hand side while texting using a smartphone for 30 min.,The participants will not be received any taping on their should
Experimental Other,No Intervention Other
Kinesio taping on the shoulder,No taping

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy participants 2. Age 18-25 years 3. Able to type massage using both thumbs 4. Use a smartphone for texting daily at least 2 hrs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Have musculoskeletal disorders 2. Have neurological disorders 3. Have immune diseases 4. Have diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy 5. Have history of spinal or upper limb surgery 6. Have open would at neck or shoulder of the tested side 7. Present kinesio taping allergy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Discomfort of neck and shoulder at baseline and every 5 min through 30 min self-report

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle activity at baseline and every 5 min through 30 min measurement by an assessor,Muscle fatigue at baseline and every 5 min through 30 min measurement by an assessor

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPattanasin Areeudomwong

School of Health, Mea Fah Luang University

pattanasin.are@mfu.ac.th0882514172

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026