| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/11/098148 [Registered on: 27/11/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
27/11/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Non-randomized, Multiple Arm Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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A comparision between dynamic cupping and kinesiology taping along with exercises in improving pain and running capacity among atheletes with shin pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Comparative Study Between Dynamic Cupping and Kinesiotaping Along With Exercises in Alevating Pain and Running Capacity Among Athletes with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome |
| Trial Acronym |
N/A |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| Nil |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
H N Shashishree |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Dayananda sagar Universsity College of physiotherapy |
| Address |
College of physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura road, South Banglore-Karnataka
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
9390729610 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
h.n.shashishree@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Vinod Kumar K C |
| Designation |
Associate proffessor |
| Affiliation |
Dayananda sagar university College of physiotherapy |
| Address |
College of physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura road, South Banglore-Karnataka
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
9036200878 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vinnyphysio07@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Vimarsha Nayak |
| Designation |
Assistant proffessor |
| Affiliation |
Dayananda sagar university College of physiotherapy |
| Address |
College of physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura road, South Banglore-Karnataka
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
7022248388 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vimarsha.n.44@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| College of physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar university, devarakagalahalli, harohalli, Kanakapura road, south Banglore, Karnataka - 562112 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
College of Physiotherapy Dayananda Sagar University |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura road, South Banglore-Karnataka-562112 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Private university] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Vinod Kumar K C |
Dayananda Sagar University Sports ground |
Musculoskeletal and Sports lab ,Room number HS208, 2nd floor ,Health sciences building,College of Physiotherapy,Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura road, South Banglore-Karnataka 562112
Bangalore
KARNATAKA |
9036200878
vinnyphysio07@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Dynamic cupping along with exercises |
The individual is in long sitting position with the knee 10-20 degrees flexed.
gel is applied to treatment area, and a fibre cup is placed on the treatment region for 25-20 mins.
treatment duration : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks
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| Comparator Agent |
Dynamic cupping along with exercises |
The individual is in long sitting position with the knee 10-20 degrees flexed. gel is applied to treatment area, and a fibre cup is placed on the treatment region for 25-20 mins. treatment duration : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks |
| Comparator Agent |
kinesiotaping along with exercises |
Use a Y strip of tape, placing the split just posterior to the pain site.Gently squeeze the posterior compartment towards the medial border of the shin. Apply each tail of the Y strip with 50% stretch, allowing 1–2 inches of tape to be laid down without tension.region for 25-20 mins. treatment duration : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks |
| Intervention |
kinesiotaping along with exercises |
Use a Y strip of tape, placing the split just posterior to the pain site.Gently squeeze the posterior compartment towards the medial border of the shin.
Apply each tail of the Y strip with 50% stretch, allowing 1–2 inches of tape to be laid down without tension.region for 25-20 mins. treatment duration : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
19.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Recreational runners.
Age -19-35.
Subjects with medial tibial pain.
Tenderness over tibial region.
Diffused pain for at least 5 cms.
Complains for pain more than 2 weeks.
Active in sports atleast twice a week.
Pain at start of running.
Duration of protocol: 3 sessions a week for 6 weeks |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Trauma.
Open wounds.
Tibial fractures.
Surgeries around knee & ankle.
Infective disorders.
Genu valgum & genu varum.
Bone cancers.
Metabolic bone disorders.
Neurological disorders.
Pregnancy women.
Mentally unstable persons.
Varicose veins.
History of parasthesia.
Allergic reactions to K tape.
Uncooperative subjects. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Method of Concealment
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Blinding/Masking
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Running capacity - 3200 meter run test |
day 0,6 weeks. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| pain with pressure algometer |
baseline and after 6 weeks |
| medial tibial stress syndrome score |
baseline and after 6 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="36"
Sample Size from India="36"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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08/12/2025 |
| 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 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN DYNAMIC CUPPING AND KINESIOTAPING ALONG WITH EXERCISES IN ALEVATING PAIN AND RUNNING CAPACITY AMONG ATHELETES WITH MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), a common overuse injury affecting up to 35% of athletes and many recreational runners, causes pain along the inner shin that worsens with activity and improves with rest. Two commonly used treatment methods are dynamic cupping, which applies suction to relieve tissue tension, and kinesio taping, which aims to reduce pain, improve proprioception, and support muscle function.
Although both methods have shown effectiveness individually in reducing MTSS-related pain, no study has compared their effectiveness directly. Therefore, the present study aims to compare dynamic cupping versus kinesio taping, both combined with physiotherapy exercises, in reducing pain and improving running capacity among recreational runners with MTSS.
A comparative study with 36 participants (18 per group) aged 19–35 will be conducted over 6 weeks, with 3 sessions per week. Group A will receive dynamic cupping plus exercises, and Group B will receive kinesio taping plus exercises. Pain and functional improvement will be measured using a pressure algometer, 3200-meter run test, and MTSS score.
The exercise program includes gastrocnemius and soleus stretching and calf muscle release. The study’s hypothesis tests whether there is a significant difference between the two interventions in improving pain and running performance. |