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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/11/098002 [Registered on: 24/11/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 21/11/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) 
Study Design  Non-randomized, Multiple Arm Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of Foot Muscle Kinesio Taping Versus Sham Taping Combined with Exercise on Balance and Agility in Recreational Football Players with Flexible Flatfoot 
Scientific Title of Study   Effectiveness of dynamic foot stabilizer muscle kinesio taping and sham taping with conventional exercise therapy on dynamic postural stability and agility among recreational football players with flexible flatfoot-a comparative study 
Trial Acronym  not applicable 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Jessica Ferrao 
Designation  PG student 
Affiliation  Dayananda Sagar University College of Physiotherapy 
Address  College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University ,Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka 562112

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India 
Phone  06366954747  
Fax    
Email  jessicablossom2001@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Vinod Kumar K C 
Designation  Associate Professor 
Affiliation  Dayananda Sagar University College of Physiotherapy 
Address  College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University ,Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka 562112

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India 
Phone  919036200878  
Fax    
Email  vinnyphysio07@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Feba Roy 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  Dayananda Sagar University College of Physiotherapy 
Address  College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University ,Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka 562112

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India 
Phone  919071063739  
Fax    
Email  febaroy-physio@dsu.edu.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Dayananda Sagar university football ground, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka, India,562112 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Dayananda Sagar University College of Physiotherapy 
Address  College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University ,Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka 562112 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Private University] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Vinod kumar  Dayananda Sagar University football ground  Musculoskeletal and sports lab,Room number-HS208,2nd floor,Health science building,college of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, South Bangalore, Karnataka 562112
Bangalore
KARNATAKA 		 919036200878

vinnyphysio07@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
college of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  flat foot 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  kinesio taping with conventional exercise therapy  Kinesio taping (KT) is a therapeutic technique that uses elastic tape designed to stretch and move with the skin and muscles.KT is commonly applied with specific tension and direction.conventional exercises -Towel scrunches Single- leg stance on firm surface Short foot exercises, Resisted ankle eversion Single-leg stance on unstable surface foam pad Short foot exercises-toe spread,hallux extension,doming,toe extension intervention given for 6 weeks 
Comparator Agent  sham taping with conventional exercise therapy  Sham taping refers to a placebo taping technique used in clinical studies to simulate the application of therapeutic taping without providing the intended mechanical or therapeutic effects. It typically involves applying tape in a way that does not alter biomechanics or provide therapeutic support, often with tape simply overlaid on the skin without tension or direction to influence alignment.conventional exercises -Towel scrunches Single- leg stance on firm surface Short foot exercises, Resisted ankle eversion Single-leg stance on unstable surface foam pad Short foot exercises-toe spread,hallux extension,doming,toe extension intervention given for 6 weeks 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  25.00 Year(s)
Gender  Male 
Details  Recreational football Players Associated with playing football for minimum 3 times per week and minimum 1 hour per session

Subjects with flexible flat foot and positive with navicular drop test (NDT) less than or equal to10 mm

Age 18-25 years old

Subject willing to provide consent for the study 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  ankle injury in the last six months

history of foot surgery

ankle pain during the study

Kinesio tape sensitivity

Refuse to participate in the study or not adhering to treatment anymore

female recreational football players
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Navicular drop test
star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
Agility T-test  		 day 0,6weeks,8weeks 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Navicular drop test
 		 day 0,6weeks,8weeks 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="32"
Sample Size from India="32" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   04/12/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   TITLE: Effectiveness of dynamic foot stabilizer muscle kinesio taping and sham taping with conventional exercise therapy on dynamic postural stability and agility among recreational football players with flexible
flat foot—a comparative study
This study investigated the comparative effectiveness of dynamic foot stabilizer muscle kinesio taping (KT) versus sham taping, both combined with conventional exercise therapy, on dynamic postural stability and agility among recreational football players with flexible flatfoot. Flexible flatfoot is characterized by a diminished medial longitudinal arch during weight bearing, which leads to altered foot biomechanics and stability.
The study involved 36 recreational football players aged 18-25 with flexible flatfoot confirmed by the navicular drop test. Participants were divided into two groups: one received kinesio taping targeting the tibialis posterior and fibularis longus muscles plus exercises, and the other received sham taping plus the same exercise protocol. Exercises included towel scrunches, short foot exercises, resisted ankle eversion, and single-leg balance tasks.
Outcomes measured were dynamic postural stability (using the Star Excursion Balance Test) and agility (using the T-test), along with the Navicular drop test. The intervention lasted 6 weeks, with assessments at baseline, post-treatment, and 8 weeks.
The study rationale highlighted KT’s benefit in providing continuous sensory input to foot stabilizer muscles, enhancing proprioception and postural control beyond what exercises alone offer. The research aimed to clarify whether Kinesio taping adds significant benefit over sham taping when combined with conventional therapy for flexible flatfoot.
In essence, this study addresses whether kinesio taping offers additional improvements in foot function and athletic performance in flexible flatfoot athletes compared to placebo taping, making it relevant for clinicians designing rehabilitation programs in this population.
This research contributes to understanding the role of KT as an adjunct to exercise therapy in improving dynamic foot stability and agility in sports settings.
 
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