Phase 1
Completed N=136
Prevention Trial Assessing Paper-Tape in Endurance Distances (PreTAPED)
Blister
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01120808 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
136
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Count of Participants With Blisters — 8; 47; 35 Participants
Summary
Blisters are a very common complaint in both the general population and also the athlete. This study's aim is to determine whether applying paper tape (an inexpensive and common component of most foot care kits) to the foot of endurance runners prevents the frequency and severity of friction blisters.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Count of Participants With Blisters |
8; 47; 35 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All runners who are enrolled in an RTP 4 deserts event,
- All runners who are 18-75 years old, and
- All runners who speak English. The study will be enrolling only those who speak English, so they can fully understand and have knowledgeable consent to the study enrollment protocols.
Exclusion Criteria
- Any blisters, broken blisters, or hot spots present on either foot at the time of initial taping as determined by visual foot inspection by a enrolling study physician.
- The runner has a pre-existing blistering condition.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01120808). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.