Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping With HIIT in Trained Individuals

This study examines whether adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves physical performance in trained individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will perform an 8-week HIIT program on a cycle ergometer. The other group will follow the same HIIT program and will also receive diaphragmatic kinesio taping before each exercise session. The taping is applied to support breathing muscles and may help improve oxygen use during exercise. Before and after the training period, participants will undergo tests to measure aerobic capacity (VO₂max), anaerobic power (Wingate test), balance (Y-Balance test), lung function (spirometry), body composition, and heart rate responses. The results of this study will help determine whether diaphragmatic kinesio taping provides additional benefits when combined with HIIT training.

NCT Number	NCT07390721
Lead Sponsor	Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Collaborators: Health Institutes of Turkey, Uludag University
Conditions	Postural Balance, Physical Fitness, Healthy Volunteers
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-09-01
Primary Completion	2026-11-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-09