Stiffness; SpineNCT06352450
Comparison of Active Isolated Stretching Versus Myofascial Release of Knee Joint in Office Workers
A study testing Active isolated stretching (AIS) and Myofascial release (MFR) in people with Stiffness; Spine and Mobility Limitation, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stiffness; Spine, Mobility Limitation
- What is being tested?
- Active isolated stretching (AIS) and Myofascial release (MFR)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2024to 28 Jun 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 25 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 1. Subjects with age group between 25 to 45 years with prolonged sitting 2. both males and females will be included. 3. Patients with diagnosed with reduced hamstrings flexibility and range of motion which we checked by doing walking (normal ranges 0 to 60 in flexion and 0 to 10 in extension) and squatting (normal range when knees bend to angle of 90 to 120 in flexion and 0 in extension) 4. Patients with reduced straight leg raise. 5. Patients with pain in posterior compartment of thigh 6. Asymptomatic patients will be included. 7. Patients with restricted mobility of lower limb due to Hamstring shortness. 8. Symptomatic patients with hamstring tightness like of low back pain, pelvic tightness, knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 and 2) are included in the research.
Who cannot join
- 1. Patients with prolapsed disc will excluded. 2. Patients with lower extremity injuries (strain, sprain, ligament injuries, etc.) in last 6 months will be excluded.
- 3. Patients with severe hamstring injury either acute or chronic will be excluded.
- 4. Patients with visual acute swelling in the region of hamstring muscle 5. Patients with fracture of any type and area. 6. Patients with dislocations or subluxations present will be excluded. 7. Patient recommended for TKR of knee joint. 8. Patients with any neurological disease like lumbar/cervical herniation, polyneuropathy, scoliosis etc.) 9. Patient with any tumor of hip or knee with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries will be excluded
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Al-Zahra Medical complex Johar town, Laser spine center Model town, Laser spine center Johar town.
Lahore
About this study
"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.
AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"
Read the detailed description
"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.
AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"
- Conditions
- Stiffness; Spine, Mobility Limitation
- Being tested
- Active isolated stretching (AIS), Myofascial release (MFR)
- Medical subject headings
- Mobility Limitation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Active isolated stretching (AIS)Diagnostic test
Also called AIS
Active isolated stretching (AIS) is a technique that involves stretching specific muscles or muscle groups while actively engaging the opposing muscles. It typically involves holding a stretch for 1-2 seconds and then releasing. This method aims to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and enhance muscle function.
Myofascial release (MFR)Diagnostic test
Also called MFR
Myofascial release (MFR) is a technique used to release tension and tightness in the fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and organs. It involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to specific areas of the body to help relax the fascia and alleviate restrictions. MFR aims to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall movement and function.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Active isolated stretching (AIS) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Active isolated stretching (AIS) |
| Myofascial release (MFR) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Myofascial release (MFR) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numaric Pain Scale
Pain in office workers(Numaric Pain Scale)
Measured: 6 Month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2024
- Study start15 Jan 2024
- Primary completion20 May 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Jun 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Stiffness; SpineStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior 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
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06352450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall19/558
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Active Isolated Stretching Versus Myofascial Release of Knee Joint in Office Workers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06352450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall19/558
- Conditions
- Stiffness; Spine, Mobility Limitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 May 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 2024 (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.
"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.
AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"
Detailed description
"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.
AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Active isolated stretching (AIS) | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Active isolated stretching (AIS) |
| Myofascial release (MFR) | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Myofascial release (MFR) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Subjects with age group between 25 to 45 years with prolonged sitting 2. both males and females will be included. 3. Patients with diagnosed with reduced hamstrings flexibility and range of motion which we checked by doing walking (normal ranges 0 to 60 in flexion and 0 to 10 in extension) and squatting (normal range when knees bend to angle of 90 to 120 in flexion and 0 in extension) 4. Patients with reduced straight leg raise. 5. Patients with pain in posterior compartment of thigh 6. Asymptomatic patients will be included. 7. Patients with restricted mobility of lower limb due to Hamstring shortness. 8. Symptomatic patients with hamstring tightness like of low back pain, pelvic tightness, knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 and 2) are included in the research.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 1. Patients with prolapsed disc will excluded. 2. Patients with lower extremity injuries (strain, sprain, ligament injuries, etc.) in last 6 months will be excluded.
- 3. Patients with severe hamstring injury either acute or chronic will be excluded.
- 4. Patients with visual acute swelling in the region of hamstring muscle 5. Patients with fracture of any type and area. 6. Patients with dislocations or subluxations present will be excluded. 7. Patient recommended for TKR of knee joint. 8. Patients with any neurological disease like lumbar/cervical herniation, polyneuropathy, scoliosis etc.) 9. Patient with any tumor of hip or knee with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries will be excluded
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Active isolated stretching (AIS)Also: AISActive isolated stretching (AIS) is a technique that involves stretching specific muscles or muscle groups while actively engaging the opposing muscles. It typically involves holding a stretch for 1-2 seconds and then releasing. This method aims to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and enhance muscle function. | Diagnostic test | Active isolated stretching (AIS) |
| Myofascial release (MFR)Also: MFRMyofascial release (MFR) is a technique used to release tension and tightness in the fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and organs. It involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to specific areas of the body to help relax the fascia and alleviate restrictions. MFR aims to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall movement and function. | Diagnostic test | Myofascial release (MFR) |
Primary outcome
Numaric Pain Scale
Time frame: 6 Month
Pain in office workers(Numaric Pain Scale)
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2024.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Active isolated stretching (AIS) and Myofascial release (MFR) in people with Stiffness; Spine and Mobility Limitation, run by Superior 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 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2024. 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?
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?
Numaric Pain Scale (time frame: 6 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 8 Apr 2024.