Muscle TightnessNCT06101615
Effects of IASTM vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Range of Motion in Soccer Players
A study testing IASTM (FAT) and Foam Rolling in people with Muscle Tightness, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is: To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Muscle Tightness
- What is being tested?
- IASTM (FAT) and Foam Rolling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2023to 31 Jan 2024
- 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 35 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals with normal BMI
- Players with at least one year of playing professional soccer and taking at least three training sessions/matches per week.
Who cannot join
- Players with any pathological conditions affecting any of the system.
- Suffering from recent acute unhealed MSK injury/Trauma.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Riphah International University (RIU)
Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000
Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT, +923145520548, noman.sadiq@riphah.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Flexibility and Performance in Soccer Players
The aim of this study is:
To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.
Read the detailed description
The objective of this study is to compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players. This is a randomized controlled trial, in which participants will be randomly divided into two groups: group-A and group-B. Group-A will receive intervention IASTM while Group-B will receive foam rolling as intervention. Intervention will be carried out for 8 weeks. Assessment of the range of motions for hip and knee joints will be carried out at baseline, immediately after the session, after four weeks and after five (5) months. The secondary measures of performance used in the study are sit and reach test, 100m sprint speed test, Illinois agility run test.
- Conditions
- Muscle Tightness
- Being tested
- IASTM (FAT), Foam Rolling
- Keywords
- FAT, Foam Rolling, IASTM, Joint Flexibility, Soccer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
IASTM (FAT)Other
Group-A participants would receive Facial Abrasion Technique (FAT) with an Instrument, FAT-Tool. Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm), to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The FAT group will receive 2 min application on the quadriceps and hamstring muscles with a FAT-tool Pro Large model, which consists of a handle and 20cm treatment surface. The muscles will be treated in a pre-stretched position, meaning a knee flexion in a supine position for the quadriceps muscle and a hip flexion and knee extension in a side-lying position for the hamstring muscles.
Foam RollingOther
Group-B participants would receive Foam Rolling (FR). Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm) to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The Foam Roller group will receive 2x1 min of FR on the quadriceps and the hamstrings on the dominant leg with the opposite leg crossed over the dominant one. During each minute the muscle will be rolled out 4-5 times, with a break of 30s in between sets. They will be instructed to utilize short, kneading like movements in one direction and a quick motion in the other direction. A grid foam roller will be utilized with a length of 33cm, diameter of 14 cm and with a hard hollow core, wrapped in ethylene vinyl acetate foam.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | IASTM Group Receives: Other: IASTM (FAT) |
| Group B | Active comparator | Foam Rolling Group Receives: Other: Foam Rolling |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knee Range of Motion (ROM)
Knee ROM will be measured using universal goniometer.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Secondary outcomes (4)
Knee Flexibility (Active Knee Extension Test)
Knee flexibility will be assessed using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test. Assessment of this test will be carried out through a universal goniometer.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Knee Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)
Knee flexibility will also be assessed using the Sit and Reach Test. Assessment of this test will be carried out through an improvised ruler/measuring tape.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Sprint Speed
Sprint speed will be assessed using the time required to complete 100m Sprint Test.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Agility
Agility will be measured using the time required to complete the Illinois Agility Run Test (IART).
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Oct 2023
- Study start15 Aug 2023
- Primary completion30 Nov 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jan 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Muscle TightnessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University, Islamabad.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06101615
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/01616 Mansoor Kh Achakzai
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 26 Oct 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Flexibility and Performance in Soccer Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06101615
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/01616 Mansoor Kh Achakzai
- Conditions
- Muscle Tightness
- Keywords
- FAT, Foam Rolling, IASTM, Joint Flexibility, Soccer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Oct 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.
The aim of this study is:
To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.
Detailed description
The objective of this study is to compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players. This is a randomized controlled trial, in which participants will be randomly divided into two groups: group-A and group-B. Group-A will receive intervention IASTM while Group-B will receive foam rolling as intervention. Intervention will be carried out for 8 weeks. Assessment of the range of motions for hip and knee joints will be carried out at baseline, immediately after the session, after four weeks and after five (5) months. The secondary measures of performance used in the study are sit and reach test, 100m sprint speed test, Illinois agility run test.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Other: IASTM (FAT)IASTM Group |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: Foam RollingFoam Rolling Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals with normal BMI
- Players with at least one year of playing professional soccer and taking at least three training sessions/matches per week.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Players with any pathological conditions affecting any of the system.
- Suffering from recent acute unhealed MSK injury/Trauma.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IASTM (FAT)Group-A participants would receive Facial Abrasion Technique (FAT) with an Instrument, FAT-Tool. Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm), to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The FAT group will receive 2 min application on the quadriceps and hamstring muscles with a FAT-tool Pro Large model, which consists of a handle and 20cm treatment surface. The muscles will be treated in a pre-stretched position, meaning a knee flexion in a supine position for the quadriceps muscle and a hip flexion and knee extension in a side-lying position for the hamstring muscles. | Other | Group A |
| Foam RollingGroup-B participants would receive Foam Rolling (FR). Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm) to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The Foam Roller group will receive 2x1 min of FR on the quadriceps and the hamstrings on the dominant leg with the opposite leg crossed over the dominant one. During each minute the muscle will be rolled out 4-5 times, with a break of 30s in between sets. They will be instructed to utilize short, kneading like movements in one direction and a quick motion in the other direction. A grid foam roller will be utilized with a length of 33cm, diameter of 14 cm and with a hard hollow core, wrapped in ethylene vinyl acetate foam. | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Knee Range of Motion (ROM)
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Knee ROM will be measured using universal goniometer.
4 secondary outcomes
Knee Flexibility (Active Knee Extension Test)
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Knee Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Sprint Speed
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Agility
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Oct 2023.
- 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.
Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT principal investigator
Riphah International University, Islamabad.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing IASTM (FAT) and Foam Rolling in people with Muscle Tightness, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Oct 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 Pakistan. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT (+923145520548, noman.sadiq@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knee Range of Motion (ROM) (time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months). 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 26 Oct 2023.