The Science of Light Therapy

PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON TAOPATCH®

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Posture, Balance, Gait, and Motor Control

• Effects of nanotechnologies-based devices on postural control in healthy subjects 
  PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28880050/
  The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness: https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2018N10A1418
  
  
• Effects of a nanotechnology-based application on balance control in hearing aid users
  PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41874075/ 
  Audiology Research: https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/16/2/42 
  
  
• Improvement of gait, balance and coordination after application of Taopatch® device
European Journal of Translational Myology: https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB%3Agcd%3A5%3A149381/detailv2?sid=ebsco%3Aplink%3Ascholar&id=ebsco%3Agcd%3A169737136&crl=c&link_origin=scholar.google.com

• The impact of nanotechnologies on the range of motion in the cervical and lumbar regions: a pilot study
  KNOWLEDGE – International Journal: https://ojs.ikm.mk/index.php/kij/article/view/7159

Morphology and Spinal Alignment

• Evaluation of Taopatch® effects on spine morphology
  Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372240834

Multiple Sclerosis

• A new road to improve vitamin D and balance through Taopatch® and proprioceptive protocol in Multiple Sclerosis patients
  PubMed: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9830399/ 
  European Journal Of Translational Myology: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/bam/article/view/10774
  
  
• Taopatch® combined with home-based training protocol to prevent sedentary lifestyle and biochemical changes in MS patients during COVID-19 pandemic 
  PubMed: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8495370/
  European Journal of Translational Myology: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/bam/article/view/9877

• Utilisation des dispositifs nanotechnologiques dans les pathologies dégénératives cérébrales – Étude prospective sur 28 patients atteints de sclérose en plaques 
  Hegel: https://shs.cairn.info/revue-hegel-2019-2-page-114

Sport, Performance, and Neuromuscular Physiology

• Metabolic and neuromuscular responses to high-intensity training with and without Taopatch® nanotechnology: a pilot randomized control study
  Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine: https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/64153734
  
  
• From lab to track: the Taopatch® biomarker and performance detection technologies   
  Journal of Biological Research: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/jbr/article/view/12560/11869

Pain and Therapeutic Applications

• Acute effects of nanotechnological devices for the muscle and joint pain treatment 
  Springer Nature: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-63755-1_7

Sleep and Well-being

• Enhancing sleep quality: The impact of the “Repose Tao” Pillow with Taopatch® nanotechnology—A Pilot Study
  PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40700254/                            
  Clocks and Sleep: https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/7/3/32

Dentistry and Periodontology

• Performance, balance and posture variations with Occlusal Splint and Taopatch® devices: a retrospettive cross-over study
  PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32744040/ 
  The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness: https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2021N02A0317
  Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/med/32744040

• Increase of keratinized peri-implant gingiva using dermal matrix and Taopatch® nanotechnology
  Dental Tribune

• Gingival recessions of lower incisors treated with dermal matrix and Taopatch® nanotechnology
  Dental Tribune

• Evaluation of the effectiveness of a new nanotechnological device as a support in the management of TMD in young and adult patient
  PrePrints: https://www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/e0d0f29995bac43397ec487d3f9ba6e9/download_pub

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS (AWAITING PUBLICATION)

Conference Presentation

• EMMS 2026: "Taopatch® for early fall-risk prevention in adults over 50: A pilot study on acute postural and gait adaptations" - San Raffaele University Rome

Bibliometric Poster

• Poster SISMES 2025: "State of the art on Taopatch® devices and photobiomodulation-based nanotechnologies: a bibliometric and narrative analysis" - University of Verona, San Raffaele University Rome

Dental Posters

• Poster SIDO 2025: "Effectiveness of Taopatch® devices in patients with bruxism" - University of Turin
  
• Poster EOS 2022: “Application of the Taopatch® biophotons in the daily orthodontic practice to increase patient's comfort and immediate pain relief in the area of the temporo-mandibular joint and the masticatory muscles” - Medical University Sofia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics
• Poster SIOH 2017: "Nanotechnological supports (Taopatch®) in disabled subjects" - University of Turin, Dental School

Sport Poster

• Poster EMMS 2026: "Light-based neuromuscular performance modulation: acute effects of the nanotechnological device Taopatch® in young tennis players" - University of Verona e San Raffaele University, Rome

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THESES AND ACADEMIC WORKS

Posture and Motor Control

• “Effects of Taopatch nanotechnology on lower limb biomechanics: comparison between experimental and placebo groups", Sapienza University of Rome – Study completed, awaiting publication.

• "Proprioceptive re-education and nanotechnologies: comparison of improvements in static and dynamic motor control in elderly subjects", University of Palermo – Study completed, awaiting publication.

Sport and Performance

• “Development and Performance in FIGC: Taopatch® Nanotechnology for Integrating Monitoring and Player Development in Futsal”, University of L’Aquila – Study completed, awaiting publication.

• "Influence of a gnathological bite and Taopatch nanotechnology on performance in martial arts athletes", University of Milan – Study completed, awaiting publication.

• "Taopatch: nanotechnology for advanced cycling Kore", University of Enna – Study completed, awaiting publication.

• "Taopatch® nanotechnology applied to sport: a biophysical approach to improving performance through neuromuscular balance (study on 16 cyclists)", University of Ferrara – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

Clinical and Therapeutic Applications

• "Effectiveness of osteopathic treatment combined with Taopatch nanotechnological devices in patients with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)", Chinesis I.F.O.P. – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

• "Taopatch® nanotechnology: neuromuscular and postural rebalancing through new methods and technologies – literature review", University of Naples Federico II – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

Master’s and Advanced Studies

• Master in Sports Posturology: "Effects of TaoPatch® on posture", Kore University of Enna – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

• Master in Posturology and Biomechanics: "Morphological changes of the spine in response to the tonic postural system with Taopatch® Pro nanotechnology", University of Palermo – Study completed, awaiting publication. 

• Master in Clinical Posturology: "Integration between nanotechnology and posture", University of Pisa – Study completed, awaiting publication. 

• Master in Posturology and Biomechanics: "Nanotechnologies and posture: from research to practical applications (healthy subjects and patients with Multiple Sclerosis)", University of Palermo.
  

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Giuseppe-Messina-4/publication/319623157_Nanotecnologie_e_Postura/links/59c2c3360f7e9b21a82aa35b/Nanotecnologie-e-Postura.pdf


• Master in Posturology: "Effects of nanotechnology devices applied on acupuncture points on postural control in healthy subjects", Sapienza University of Rome – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

• Master in Posturology: "Can nanotechnology modify postural balance? Double-blind randomized study on competitive dancers", Sapienza University of Rome – Study completed, awaiting publication.
  

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TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Anti-doping certification and confirmation of no chemical release, University of Milan
  
  
• Test of no chemical release and device stability, Kyoto Pharmaceutical Association