HemophiliaNCT03914287
Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy
A study testing Self-Myofascial release in people with Hemophilia, run by Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain. Myofascial release techniques are used to treat soft tissue adhesions, relieve pain and reduce tissue sensitivity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hemophilia
- What is being tested?
- Self-Myofascial release
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2020to 15 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients diagnosed with hemophilia A and B disease.
- Over 18 years.
- Diagnosed with hemophilic arthropathy of the ankle (by clinical assessment with the Hemophilia Joint Health Score).
- On prophylactic or on demand treatment with FVIII / FIX concentrates.
Who cannot join
- Patients without ambulation ability.
- Patients with inhibitors (antibodies to FVIII or FIX).
- Patients with neurological or cognitive alterations that impede the comprehension of the questionnaires and physical tests.
- Not signed the informed consent document.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Prospective and Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of a Physiotherapy Treatment Through Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain. Myofascial release techniques are used to treat soft tissue adhesions, relieve pain and reduce tissue sensitivity.
Design. A randomized clinical trial. Aimed: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a protocol by self-myofascial release with Foam Roller applied in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy.
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Patients: 70 patients with ankle arthropathy will be recruited for inclusion in the study. Patients will be recruited in 5 centers, from different regions of Spain.
Intervention: Each session will last approximately 15 minutes, with five physiotherapy sessions per week for a period of 3 months. Patients will be evaluated at baseline, after the intervention, and after a follow-up period of 3 months. The treatment program includes 11 exercises that must be administered bilaterally. A mobile application will be developed where each patient will be able to observe the exercises to be carried out.
Measuring instruments and study variables: digital goniometer (ankle range of motion); visual analog scale and pressure algometer (joint pain); Haemophilia Joint Health Score (joint status); dynamometer assess (muscle strength); 6-Minute Walking test (functionality of lower limbs); Mobile device (Activity record); Finger-floor test (muscle flexibility). At the same time, the study will allow to determine joint bleeding caused by applied physiotherapy treatment.
Expected results: To demonstrate the safety of this Physiotherapy technique in patients with hemophilia. Likewise, an improvement in ankle pain, functionality and joint motion is expected.
- Conditions
- Hemophilia
- Being tested
- Self-Myofascial release
- Medical subject headings
- Hemophilia A
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Self-Myofascial releaseOther
The Self-Myofascial release protocol for the lower limbs using a Foam Roller will include: Self-Myofascial release of the plantar region using and Solid Ball Massage; release of the myofascial components of the back of the leg using a Foam Roller; release of the myofascial components of the anterior part of the leg using a Foam Roller; release of myofascial components of the hamstring region using a Foam Roller; release of the myofascial components of the adductor muscles using a Solid Ball Massage in a sitting position; release of the myofascial components of the abductor muscles using a Foam Roller in lateral decubitus; and release of the myofascial components of the pelvitrochanteric muscles using a Foam Roller in a sitting position.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Self-myofascial release | Experimental | Each session will last approximately 15 minutes, with five physiotherapy sessions taking place over a period of 3 months. The Self-Myofascial release protocol for the lower limbs using a Foam Roller and and Solid Ball Massage, adapted to patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy will include 11 exercises that must be administered bilaterally. A mobile application will be developed where each patient will be able to observe the exercises to be carried out. Receives: Other: Self-Myofascial release |
| Control | No intervention | Patients included in the control group will not receive any physiotherapy intervention. They will continue with their routine prior to the beginning of the study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from baseline ankle joint pain after treatment and at 3 months
Visual analogic scale (VAS). This scale will be used to evaluate the perception of joint pain, where ankle joint pain ranges from 0 to 10 points (no pain to maximum perceived pain).
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change from baseline ankle joint pain after treatment and at 3 months
Pressure algometer. Measuring instrument used to evaluate pressure joint pain. The instrument shall consist of a measuring device attached to a hard rubber tip 1.1 cm in diameter. Its sphere shall be calibrated in kg/cm2 with divisions of 0.1 kg/cm2. The pressure algometry methodology applied was based mainly on the study by Hogeweg. Before taking the measurements, patients will be instructed to say "yes" as soon as pressure exerted by the algometer becomes slightly unpleasant. The pressure algometer shall be kept perpendicular to the surface of the skin with the right hand, stabilizing the axis of the instrument using the thumb and index finger of the left hand. The pressure shall be increased at a uniform rate of approximately 1 kg/cm2 per second. As soon as the subject, according to the instructions, says "yes", the pressure will be stopped and the score will be noted.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline lower limb functionality after treatment and at 3 months
Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS). This measuring instrument will be used to evaluate the joint condition of knees, ankles, and elbows. It includes 8 items (inflammation and its duration, pain, atrophy and muscle strength, crepitus, and reduced flexion and extension) ranging from 0 to 20 points per joint (the higher the score, the greater the joint deterioration).
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline range of motion of ankle after treatment and at 3 months
Digital Goniometry Ankle ROM shall be measured using a digital goniometer. The assessment can be made with the patient standing. This measuring instrument allows more accurate measurements than those obtained with a universal plastic goniometer.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline muscle strength after treatment and at 3 months
Dynamometry. The maximum isometric strength of the flexor and extensor muscles of the main joints affected in hemophilia (knees and ankles) will be evaluated on both limbs with a manual dynamometer using a mark test. For this test, the rater needs to keep the dynamometer stationary while the patient exerts maximum force against it.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline muscle flexibility after treatment and at 3 months
Fingertip-to-Floor Test. This test is used to assess the degree of flexibility of the posterior muscles of the lower limbs. This value is calculated as the distance between the fingertip and the floor when maximum hip flexion with knee extension is performed.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Apr 2019
- Study start2 Feb 2020
- Primary completion26 Jun 2020
- Study completion15 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HemophiliaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
- Sponsor type
- Research network
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD, Principal investigator, Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03914287
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- He-Foam
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 11 Apr 2019
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Merono-Gallut AJ, Cuesta-Barriuso R, Perez-Llanes R, Donoso-Ubeda E, Lopez-Pina JA. Self-Myofascial Release Intervention and Mobile App in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2020 Jul 31;9(7):e15612. doi: 10.2196/15612.
PubMed 32734929
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective and Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of a Physiotherapy Treatment Through Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03914287
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- He-Foam
- Conditions
- Hemophilia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y FisioterapiaResearch network
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain. Myofascial release techniques are used to treat soft tissue adhesions, relieve pain and reduce tissue sensitivity.
Design. A randomized clinical trial. Aimed: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a protocol by self-myofascial release with Foam Roller applied in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy.
Patients: 70 patients with ankle arthropathy will be recruited for inclusion in the study. Patients will be recruited in 5 centers, from different regions of Spain.
Intervention: Each session will last approximately 15 minutes, with five physiotherapy sessions per week for a period of 3 months. Patients will be evaluated at baseline, after the intervention, and after a follow-up period of 3 months. The treatment program includes 11 exercises that must be administered bilaterally. A mobile application will be developed where each patient will be able to observe the exercises to be carried out.
Measuring instruments and study variables: digital goniometer (ankle range of motion); visual analog scale and pressure algometer (joint pain); Haemophilia Joint Health Score (joint status); dynamometer assess (muscle strength); 6-Minute Walking test (functionality of lower limbs); Mobile device (Activity record); Finger-floor test (muscle flexibility). At the same time, the study will allow to determine joint bleeding caused by applied physiotherapy treatment.
Expected results: To demonstrate the safety of this Physiotherapy technique in patients with hemophilia. Likewise, an improvement in ankle pain, functionality and joint motion is expected.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Self-myofascial release | Experimental | Other: Self-Myofascial releaseEach session will last approximately 15 minutes, with five physiotherapy sessions taking place over a period of 3 months. The Self-Myofascial release protocol for the lower limbs using a Foam Roller and and Solid Ball Massage, adapted to patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy will include 11 exercises that must be administered bilaterally. A mobile application will be developed where each patient will be able to observe the exercises to be carried out. |
| Control | No intervention | –Patients included in the control group will not receive any physiotherapy intervention. They will continue with their routine prior to the beginning of the study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients diagnosed with hemophilia A and B disease.
- Over 18 years.
- Diagnosed with hemophilic arthropathy of the ankle (by clinical assessment with the Hemophilia Joint Health Score).
- On prophylactic or on demand treatment with FVIII / FIX concentrates.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients without ambulation ability.
- Patients with inhibitors (antibodies to FVIII or FIX).
- Patients with neurological or cognitive alterations that impede the comprehension of the questionnaires and physical tests.
- Not signed the informed consent document.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Myofascial releaseThe Self-Myofascial release protocol for the lower limbs using a Foam Roller will include: Self-Myofascial release of the plantar region using and Solid Ball Massage; release of the myofascial components of the back of the leg using a Foam Roller; release of the myofascial components of the anterior part of the leg using a Foam Roller; release of myofascial components of the hamstring region using a Foam Roller; release of the myofascial components of the adductor muscles using a Solid Ball Massage in a sitting position; release of the myofascial components of the abductor muscles using a Foam Roller in lateral decubitus; and release of the myofascial components of the pelvitrochanteric muscles using a Foam Roller in a sitting position. | Other | Self-myofascial release |
Primary outcome
Change from baseline ankle joint pain after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Visual analogic scale (VAS). This scale will be used to evaluate the perception of joint pain, where ankle joint pain ranges from 0 to 10 points (no pain to maximum perceived pain).
5 secondary outcomes
Change from baseline ankle joint pain after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline lower limb functionality after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline range of motion of ankle after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline muscle strength after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Change from baseline muscle flexibility after treatment and at 3 months
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2021.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32734929Merono-Gallut AJ, Cuesta-Barriuso R, Perez-Llanes R, Donoso-Ubeda E, Lopez-Pina JA. Self-Myofascial Release Intervention and Mobile App in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2020 Jul 31;9(7):e15612. doi: 10.2196/15612.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD principal investigator
Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Self-Myofascial release in people with Hemophilia, run by Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from baseline ankle joint pain after treatment and at 3 months (time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after three months follow-up visit). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03914287, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2021.