Sensory and Vascular Effects of Kinesio and Magnetic Tape in Healthy Subjects

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a tape with magnetic particles versus a control kinesiotape on the skin's sensory and vascular responses in healthy volunteers. The tape is an elastic adhesive strip containing magnetic particles that may modulate sensory nerve endings. The hypothesis is that this magnetic tape can reduce pain and mechanical sensitivity and blood flow in the application area by stimulating cutaneous receptors. Thirty healthy participants will receive four different combinations of two types of tapes (magnetic vs. placebo) and two creams (anesthetic vs. moisturizing), applied to the lower back in a randomized crossover design. Sensory thresholds and blood flow will be measured at three body regions: close to the application site (lower back), a segmentally related area (posterior thigh), and an unrelated distant site (forearm). Measurements will include pressure pain threshold, mechanical sensitivity, and tactile detection, using standardized tools and Doppler ultrasound The study will help determine whether the effects of magnetic tape are local or systemic, whether they depend on skin receptor activation, and whether they can be blocked by topical anesthesia

NCT Number	NCT07034456
Lead Sponsor	Patricia Beltra Lopez Collaborators: Miguel Delicado Miralles, Gustavo Adolfo Sarriá, Enrique Velasco Serna
Conditions	Healthy Volunteers
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-07
Primary Completion	2026-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-24