Hamstring TightnessNCT06586554
Efficacy of Different Stretching Techniques on Hamstring Muscle Tightness in IT Professionals
A study testing Static stretching and Myofascial release in people with Hamstring Tightness and Hamstring Flexibility, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
Brief Summary This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. It will also learn about the superiority of one maneuver over another. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Flexibility
- What is being tested?
- Static stretching and Myofascial release
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 21 Jan 2020to 23 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 30 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- IT professionals
- males and females)
- aged between 30 and 45 years
- working in passive roles for at least 6 hours a day, and
- reported symptoms of hamstring muscle tightness such as decreased flexibility and discomfort during prolonged sitting, and found positive active knee extension test.
Who cannot join
- History of musculoskeletal injuries or neurological disorders affecting lower limb function, and
- showed non-cooperation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of Static Stretching Versus Myofascial Release on Hamstring Muscle Tightness in IT Professionals: A Randomized Comparative Study
Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. It will also learn about the superiority of one maneuver over another. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Read more
- Does static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals?
- Which stretching maneuver is more effective in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving the lower limb functional ability among IT professionals? Researchers will compare static stretching to myofascial release to see if both work equally or are superior to each other in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving lower limb functional ability among IT professionals.
Participants will:
- Both groups received an application of hot packs for 20-25mins at the posterior aspect of the thigh.
- In addition, group 1 performed static stretching of the hamstring muscles for thirty seconds, with a thirty-second gap, repeating the same maneuver three times/day for five days/week for three weeks.
- Group 2 received a myofascial release. This maneuver involves the proper positioning of the practitioner\'s hands on both sides of the hamstrings, pulling them in opposite directions with firm pressure, and holding the stretch for three to five minutes each stretch, completing five to seven stretches per session with a gap of two minutes between each stretch, and continued five sessions per week for three weeks.
Read the detailed description
Tightness in the hamstring muscles presents a considerable issue for many people, especially those in professions requiring long sitting periods, such as IT workers. This group often experiences a high rate of hamstring tightness because their jobs involve extended sitting and minimal physical movement. As a result, IT professionals may suffer from limited knee extension and reduced functionality, leading to discomfort and lower productivity at work and in daily activities.
The impact of hamstring tightness on knee extension and overall function has been extensively studied across various populations. Limited knee extension, commonly associated with hamstring tightness, can disrupt standard walking patterns and affect joint stability, raising the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly around the knee. Additionally, the reduced functional ability caused by hamstring tightness can negatively influence daily tasks, job performance, and overall quality of life.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Flexibility
- Being tested
- Static stretching, Myofascial release
- Keywords
- Functional ability, Static Stretching, Myofascial Release, Hamstring tightness, Hamstring flexibility
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Static stretchingOther
The SS group received static stretching, which was applied with gentle and firm pressure while pulling opposite the hamstring muscle contraction.
Myofascial releaseOther
Myofascial release is applied with cross-handed stretches over hamstring muscle
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| SS Group | Experimental | SS group received a static stretching on the hamstring muscle Receives: Other: Static stretching |
| MFR Group | Active comparator | The MFR group received a myofascial release on the hamstring muscle Receives: Other: Myofascial release |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)
Hamstring muscle tightness was assessed by active knee extension ROM using a standard full-circle goniometer. The knee angle should be between 80-90 degrees. If the range is below 80 degrees, then that subject has a tight hamstring.
Measured: 3 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)
Lower limb functional ability was assessed using a lower extremity functional scale. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores can be based on the following categories: 0-20: Severe functional limitation; 21-40: Moderate functional limitation; 41-60: Mild to moderate functional limitation; 61-80: Minimal functional limitation or normal function.
Measured: 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start21 Jan 2020
- Primary completion15 Mar 2020
- Study completion23 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 Hamstring TightnessStudies 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, AMIR IQBAL, King Saud University
- Investigators
- AMIR IQBAL, MPT, Principal investigator, King Saud University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06586554
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RRC-2020-04
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 4 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Anand M, Kashyap R, Bhat P, Khan A, Khan AR, Khan M, Iqbal A, Alghadir AH. Short-term effects of static stretching versus myofascial release on hamstring tightness and lower extremity function in sedentary IT professionals: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026 Jun 22. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01818-2. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42324573
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effectiveness of Static Stretching Versus Myofascial Release on Hamstring Muscle Tightness in IT Professionals: A Randomized Comparative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06586554
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RRC-2020-04
- Conditions
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Flexibility
- Keywords
- Functional ability, Static Stretching, Myofascial Release, Hamstring tightness, Hamstring flexibility
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 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.
Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. It will also learn about the superiority of one maneuver over another. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals?
- Which stretching maneuver is more effective in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving the lower limb functional ability among IT professionals? Researchers will compare static stretching to myofascial release to see if both work equally or are superior to each other in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving lower limb functional ability among IT professionals.
Participants will:
- Both groups received an application of hot packs for 20-25mins at the posterior aspect of the thigh.
- In addition, group 1 performed static stretching of the hamstring muscles for thirty seconds, with a thirty-second gap, repeating the same maneuver three times/day for five days/week for three weeks.
- Group 2 received a myofascial release. This maneuver involves the proper positioning of the practitioner\'s hands on both sides of the hamstrings, pulling them in opposite directions with firm pressure, and holding the stretch for three to five minutes each stretch, completing five to seven stretches per session with a gap of two minutes between each stretch, and continued five sessions per week for three weeks.
Detailed description
Tightness in the hamstring muscles presents a considerable issue for many people, especially those in professions requiring long sitting periods, such as IT workers. This group often experiences a high rate of hamstring tightness because their jobs involve extended sitting and minimal physical movement. As a result, IT professionals may suffer from limited knee extension and reduced functionality, leading to discomfort and lower productivity at work and in daily activities.
The impact of hamstring tightness on knee extension and overall function has been extensively studied across various populations. Limited knee extension, commonly associated with hamstring tightness, can disrupt standard walking patterns and affect joint stability, raising the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly around the knee. Additionally, the reduced functional ability caused by hamstring tightness can negatively influence daily tasks, job performance, and overall quality of life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| SS Group | Experimental | Other: Static stretchingSS group received a static stretching on the hamstring muscle |
| MFR Group | Active comparator | Other: Myofascial releaseThe MFR group received a myofascial release on the hamstring muscle |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- IT professionals
- males and females)
- aged between 30 and 45 years
- working in passive roles for at least 6 hours a day, and
- reported symptoms of hamstring muscle tightness such as decreased flexibility and discomfort during prolonged sitting, and found positive active knee extension test.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- History of musculoskeletal injuries or neurological disorders affecting lower limb function, and
- showed non-cooperation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Static stretchingThe SS group received static stretching, which was applied with gentle and firm pressure while pulling opposite the hamstring muscle contraction. | Other | SS Group |
| Myofascial releaseMyofascial release is applied with cross-handed stretches over hamstring muscle | Other | MFR Group |
Primary outcome
Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)
Time frame: 3 weeks
Hamstring muscle tightness was assessed by active knee extension ROM using a standard full-circle goniometer. The knee angle should be between 80-90 degrees. If the range is below 80 degrees, then that subject has a tight hamstring.
1 secondary outcome
Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)
Time frame: 3 weeks
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 19 Sep 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42324573Anand M, Kashyap R, Bhat P, Khan A, Khan AR, Khan M, Iqbal A, Alghadir AH. Short-term effects of static stretching versus myofascial release on hamstring tightness and lower extremity function in sedentary IT professionals: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026 Jun 22. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01818-2. Online ahead of print.
- 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.
AMIR IQBAL, MPT principal investigator
King Saud University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Static stretching and Myofascial release in people with Hamstring Tightness and Hamstring Flexibility, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
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 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 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 Saudi Arabia. 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?
Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM) (time frame: 3 weeks). 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 NCT06586554, 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 19 Sep 2024.