Hamstring ContracturesNCT05866913
Neurodynamics vs. Stretching in Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome
A study testing Sciatic nerve slippage., Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles. and passive shoulder mobilization. in people with Hamstring Contractures, run by Universidad de Murcia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Comparison of the effects of passive stretching vs. sciatic nerve gliding in soccer players presenting with short hamstring syndrome. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hamstring Contractures
- What is being tested?
- Sciatic nerve slippage., Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles. and passive shoulder mobilization.
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 85 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 15 May 2023to 30 Jun 2023
- 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 16 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Soccer players of the Murcia Region Federation who have short hamstring syndrome.
- Between 16 and 30 years of age.
- To complete the informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Subjects with significant neurological pathology.
- Subjects with hamstring muscle injury.
- Subjects with lumbar pathology.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Neurodynamics vs Passive Stretching in Federated Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome
Comparison of the effects of passive stretching vs. sciatic nerve gliding in soccer players presenting with short hamstring syndrome.
Read the detailed description
Soccer players from three teams in the region of Murcia (Spain) were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: control group, experimental group 1 and experimental group 2.
In the control group passive shoulder mobilization will be applied, in experimental group 1 sciatic nerve gliding will be applied and in experimental group 2 passive hamstring stretching will be applied.
Treatments will be performed once a week for 4 weeks and measurements will be taken at week 1 and 4.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Contractures
- Being tested
- Sciatic nerve slippage., Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles., passive shoulder mobilization.
- Keywords
- Peripheral nervous system, Muscle stretching exercises, Hamstring muscles, Sciatic nerve, Elasticity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sciatic nerve slippage.Procedure or surgery
Sciatic nerve slippage.
Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles.Procedure or surgery
Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles.
passive shoulder mobilization.Procedure or surgery
passive shoulder mobilization.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Passive shoulder mobilizations for 90 seconds. Receives: Procedure: passive shoulder mobilization. |
| Experimental group 1 | Experimental | Sciatic nerve glide in a seated slump position for 90 seconds. Receives: Procedure: Sciatic nerve slippage. |
| Experimental group 2 | Experimental | Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles with straight leg raising for 90 seconds. Receives: Procedure: Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Elasticity of the hamstring muscles.
Measurement in degrees of the articular range of the hamstring muscles, using a goniometer.
Measured: One month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2023
- Study start15 May 2023
- Primary completion15 Jun 2023
- Study completion30 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hamstring ContracturesStudies 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
- Model description
- Control group. Experimental group 1. Experimental group 2.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 85 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Angel Martínez Carrasco, Universidad de Murcia
- Investigators
- Ángel Martínez Carrasco, PhD, Principal investigator, Universidad de Murcia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05866913
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FJMG-2023-1
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 10 May 2023
- Last updated
- 6 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Neurodynamics vs Passive Stretching in Federated Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05866913
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FJMG-2023-1
- Conditions
- Hamstring Contractures
- Keywords
- Peripheral nervous system, Muscle stretching exercises, Hamstring muscles, Sciatic nerve, Elasticity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 85 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de MurciaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 May 2023 (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.
Comparison of the effects of passive stretching vs. sciatic nerve gliding in soccer players presenting with short hamstring syndrome.
Detailed description
Soccer players from three teams in the region of Murcia (Spain) were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: control group, experimental group 1 and experimental group 2.
In the control group passive shoulder mobilization will be applied, in experimental group 1 sciatic nerve gliding will be applied and in experimental group 2 passive hamstring stretching will be applied.
Treatments will be performed once a week for 4 weeks and measurements will be taken at week 1 and 4.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Control group. Experimental group 1. Experimental group 2.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Procedure: passive shoulder mobilization.Passive shoulder mobilizations for 90 seconds. |
| Experimental group 1 | Experimental | Procedure: Sciatic nerve slippage.Sciatic nerve glide in a seated slump position for 90 seconds. |
| Experimental group 2 | Experimental | Procedure: Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles.Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles with straight leg raising for 90 seconds. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Soccer players of the Murcia Region Federation who have short hamstring syndrome.
- Between 16 and 30 years of age.
- To complete the informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects with significant neurological pathology.
- Subjects with hamstring muscle injury.
- Subjects with lumbar pathology.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sciatic nerve slippage.Sciatic nerve slippage. | Procedure or surgery | Experimental group 1 |
| Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles.Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles. | Procedure or surgery | Experimental group 2 |
| passive shoulder mobilization.passive shoulder mobilization. | Procedure or surgery | Control group |
Primary outcome
Elasticity of the hamstring muscles.
Time frame: One month
Measurement in degrees of the articular range of the hamstring muscles, using a goniometer.
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 6 Jul 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Ángel Martínez Carrasco, PhD principal investigator
Universidad de Murcia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sciatic nerve slippage., Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles. and passive shoulder mobilization. in people with Hamstring Contractures, run by Universidad de Murcia 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 6 Jul 2023. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Elasticity of the hamstring muscles. (time frame: One month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 6 Jul 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.