Healthy VolunteersNCT05988268
Effects of 6-Week Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
A study testing Vibration Foam Rolling and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Manisa Celal Bayar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 22 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Volunteers
- What is being tested?
- Vibration Foam Rolling and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 7 Aug 2023to 2 Oct 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 18 to 22 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the study.
- To regularly participate in team training within the club.
- To have been playing football for at least 1 year in the category.
Who cannot join
- Having any sports injury involving the lower extremity and/or spine in the last 3 months.
- Having a problem (vertigo, neuropathy, etc.) that may negatively affect balance and coordination.
- Having a musculoskeletal deformity (short limb, etc.) concerning the lower and upper extremities.
- Implementing a training program outside of routine team training
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of 6-Week Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling on Neuromuscular Control and Performance in Male Soccer Players
This study aims to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
Read the detailed description
The typical warm-up protocol consists of different stretching exercises, sub-maximal aerobic activities, and sports-related activities. However, in recent years, warm-up protocols involving different methods have been applied and recommended.
Foam rolling (FR) via foam roller, one of these methods, has become a common and popular method in many sports settings.
While the popularity and use of the foam rolling method is gradually increasing, in recent years this method has begun to be applied as vibration and included in warming protocols.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
Within the scope of initial assessments; knee flexor and extensor muscle strength and Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio with the Lafayette manual muscle testing device, flexibility with the sit-and-reach test, dynamic balance with the Y balance test, reaction time with the "Test You Brain Pro System", lower extremity anaerobic power with the Wingate anaerobic power test, agility with the t-test and sprint with the 20-m sprint test will be evaluated.
After the initial assessment, vibration and non-vibration foam rolling methods will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the intervention groups, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. No intervention will be applied to the participants in the control group. This group will continue the routine warm-up protocol.
After the methods applied to the intervention groups for 6 weeks, the initial assessments applied to all participants will be repeated.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers
- Being tested
- Vibration Foam Rolling, Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
- Keywords
- Physical fitness, Athletic Performance, Sports, Rehabilitation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Vibration Foam RollingOther
The vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks.
Non-Vibration Foam RollingOther
The non-vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration Foam Rolling Group | Active comparator | The vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. Receives: Other: Vibration Foam Rolling |
| Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group | Active comparator | The non-vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. Receives: Other: Non-Vibration Foam Rolling |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention will be applied to the control group. This group will continue the routine warm-up protocol. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscle Strength
Participants' knee flexor and extensor muscle strength will be evaluated with the Lafayette manual muscle test device (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA).This device is a valid and reliable method that is frequently used in the evaluation of muscle strength.
During the evaluation, participants will be asked to perform a maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds with the muscle in which the muscle strength is evaluated against the resistance to be applied with the manual muscle test device. Measurements will be repeated 3 times with one minute intervals for the right and left sides and the average of the measured values will be used for analysis.
Measured: A week
Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscle Strength Ratio (H/Q Ratio)
Participants' Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio will be evaluated with the Lafayette manual muscle test device (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA). This device is a valid and reliable method that is frequently used in the evaluation of muscle strength. The Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio will be determined by the ratio of the knee flexor and extensor muscle strengths obtained during the measurements.
Measured: A week
Flexibility
The flexibility will be evaluated whit the sit-and-reach test. The testing box will be fixed to the wall, and participants will be requested to sit with their knees extended and the soles of their feet against the testing box. Then participants will be requested to slowly reach forward as far as possible along the top of the box and hold the position for 2 seconds without bending their knees. The average of the two trials will be used for analysis.
Measured: A week
Secondary outcomes (5)
Dynamic Balance
Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the Y balance test. The test is a valid and reliable method that was developed as a version of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) to improve repeatability and standardize the performance. During the preparation of the test, three tape measures; between the anterior and the posterolateral/posteromedial directions, will be fixed to the ground with 135° angles. The measurement will be done for the dominant side three times after the trial and the average of the endpoints where the athletes could reach will be used for analysis. The greater the distance the participants can reach during the test, the better participant's dynamic balance performance.
Measured: A week
Agility
Agility will be evaluated with the agility T-test. The test is a valid and reliable method used in the assessment of agility performance. For this test, an agility circuit will be created with 4 cones named 1, 2, 3, and 4. Cones will also set up at a distance of 10 yards between 1 and 2, and 5 yards between 2, and 3, 2, and 4. At the "go" command, the participant will sprint forward from cone 1 to cone 2, sidestepped to cone 3, sidestepped to cone 4, sidestepped to cone 2, then backpedal as fast as possible to cone 1. A stopwatch will be used during the test. The test will be performed 2 times with at least 2-minute rest periods between trials. The average of the 2 trials will be used for data analysis.
Measured: A week
Sprint
Sprint performance will be evaluated with the 20-m sprint test. The test is a valid and reliable method used in studies to evaluate sprint performance. During the test, at the "go" command, the participant will be asked to complete the 20-meter distance as quickly as possible, and a stopwatch will be used to determine the time to complete the test. All participants will performed the test 2 times with at least 2-minute rest periods between trials. The average of the 2 trials will be used for data analysis.
Measured: A week
Reaction Time
Lower-extremity V-MRT will be evaluated with the Test You Brain Pro System. This system is a method that consists of 6 semaphores (sensors), 6 stabilizers, 1 charging cable, and 1 tablet and assesses and trains the reaction time of individuals in many different environments. Before the assessments, 6 semaphores (light and sound stimuli) will be positioned to form a 180° semicircle, with each semaphore placed in increments of 45° around the semicircle.Participants will perform the test three times with 30-second intervals after one trial with their right lower-extremity, left lower-extremity, and right and left lower-extremities (random), respectively. The average of the scores obtained will be recorded and used for analysis.
Measured: A week
Anaerobic Power
Anaerobic power test will be evaluated with the electromagnetic ergometer (Ergomedic894E, Germany). The measurement method is to adjust and set the saddle height so that the knee of each participant could have a flexion of about 5°, and thus, 0.075 kp per unit weight will be supposed to be applied when reaching one's maximum speed. Afterward, a tester in synchronization with the computer verbally count a 5-second count down following warm-up and then verbally will give a "Start" signal, after which peak anaerobic power, average power, and fatigue index will be measured while encouraging participants to perform the exercise as much as possible for 30 seconds.
Measured: A week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2023
- Study start7 Aug 2023
- Primary completion25 Sep 2023
- Study completion2 Oct 2023
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 Healthy VolunteersStudies 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
- Three groups as follows: Vibration Foam Rolling Group, Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, and Control Group
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05988268
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CBU-FTR-ES-O3
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2023
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Secer E, Kaya DO. Effects of 6-Week Vibration vs. Nonvibration Foam Rolling on Performance-Related Physical Fitness Parameters in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Strength Cond Res. 2025 May 1;39(5):e647-e658. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005062. Epub 2025 Mar 4.
PubMed 40030119
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effects of 6-Week Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling on Neuromuscular Control and Performance in Male Soccer Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05988268
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CBU-FTR-ES-O3
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers
- Keywords
- Physical fitness, Athletic Performance, Sports, Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Study start
- 7 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Oct 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Aug 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.
This study aims to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
Detailed description
The typical warm-up protocol consists of different stretching exercises, sub-maximal aerobic activities, and sports-related activities. However, in recent years, warm-up protocols involving different methods have been applied and recommended.
Foam rolling (FR) via foam roller, one of these methods, has become a common and popular method in many sports settings.
While the popularity and use of the foam rolling method is gradually increasing, in recent years this method has begun to be applied as vibration and included in warming protocols.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
Within the scope of initial assessments; knee flexor and extensor muscle strength and Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio with the Lafayette manual muscle testing device, flexibility with the sit-and-reach test, dynamic balance with the Y balance test, reaction time with the "Test You Brain Pro System", lower extremity anaerobic power with the Wingate anaerobic power test, agility with the t-test and sprint with the 20-m sprint test will be evaluated.
After the initial assessment, vibration and non-vibration foam rolling methods will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the intervention groups, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. No intervention will be applied to the participants in the control group. This group will continue the routine warm-up protocol.
After the methods applied to the intervention groups for 6 weeks, the initial assessments applied to all participants will be repeated.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Three groups as follows: Vibration Foam Rolling Group, Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, and Control Group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration Foam Rolling Group | Active comparator | Other: Vibration Foam RollingThe vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. |
| Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group | Active comparator | Other: Non-Vibration Foam RollingThe non-vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention will be applied to the control group. This group will continue the routine warm-up protocol. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 22 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the study.
- To regularly participate in team training within the club.
- To have been playing football for at least 1 year in the category.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having any sports injury involving the lower extremity and/or spine in the last 3 months.
- Having a problem (vertigo, neuropathy, etc.) that may negatively affect balance and coordination.
- Having a musculoskeletal deformity (short limb, etc.) concerning the lower and upper extremities.
- Implementing a training program outside of routine team training
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration Foam RollingThe vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. | Other | Vibration Foam Rolling Group |
| Non-Vibration Foam RollingThe non-vibration foam rolling method will be applied to the gluteal, tensor fascia latae, hamstring, quadriceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles of both lower extremities of the participants in the Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group, in addition to the routine warm-up protocol, 3 days a week for a total of 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. | Other | Non-Vibration Foam Rolling Group |
Primary outcome
Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscle Strength
Time frame: A week
Participants' knee flexor and extensor muscle strength will be evaluated with the Lafayette manual muscle test device (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA).This device is a valid and reliable method that is frequently used in the evaluation of muscle strength. During the evaluation, participants will be asked to perform a maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds with the muscle in which the muscle strength is evaluated against the resistance to be applied with the manual muscle test device. Measurements will be repeated 3 times with one minute intervals for the right and left sides and the average of the measured values will be used for analysis.
Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscle Strength Ratio (H/Q Ratio)
Time frame: A week
Participants' Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio will be evaluated with the Lafayette manual muscle test device (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA). This device is a valid and reliable method that is frequently used in the evaluation of muscle strength. The Hamstring/Quadriceps muscle strength ratio will be determined by the ratio of the knee flexor and extensor muscle strengths obtained during the measurements.
Flexibility
Time frame: A week
The flexibility will be evaluated whit the sit-and-reach test. The testing box will be fixed to the wall, and participants will be requested to sit with their knees extended and the soles of their feet against the testing box. Then participants will be requested to slowly reach forward as far as possible along the top of the box and hold the position for 2 seconds without bending their knees. The average of the two trials will be used for analysis.
5 secondary outcomes
Dynamic Balance
Time frame: A week
Agility
Time frame: A week
Sprint
Time frame: A week
Reaction Time
Time frame: A week
Anaerobic Power
Time frame: A week
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 Nov 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40030119Secer E, Kaya DO. Effects of 6-Week Vibration vs. Nonvibration Foam Rolling on Performance-Related Physical Fitness Parameters in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Strength Cond Res. 2025 May 1;39(5):e647-e658. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005062. Epub 2025 Mar 4.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Vibration Foam Rolling and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Manisa Celal Bayar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 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 Nov 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscle Strength (time frame: A week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05988268, 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 Nov 2023.