Fasciae (Anatomy)--InflammationNCT06959381
Myofascial Release Techniques in Football Players
A study testing Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and Fascial release with foam roller in people with Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Fascial tissue ensures optimal function and mobility by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. However, fascial order can be disrupted in cases such as overuse and trauma. Therefore, treatment of fascial tissue is important. 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
- Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
- What is being tested?
- Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and Fascial release with foam roller
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 28 Apr 2025to 1 Jan 2026
- 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
- Being between the ages of 18-35
- Being able to communicate in Turkish
- Being willing to participate in the study.
- Being a licensed football player
Who cannot join
- Those with a body mass index of 30 kg/m² or higher
- Those with a history of lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months
- Those with cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular, and neurological problems
- Those with mental, perceptual problems (Mini-mental test score <24)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
Karabük
About this study
Official title: Investigation of Acute Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Jumping Performance, Balance, and Proprioception in Football Players
Fascial tissue ensures optimal function and mobility by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. However, fascial order can be disrupted in cases such as overuse and trauma. Therefore, treatment of fascial tissue is important. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on jumping performance, flexibility, balance, and proprioception in amateur football players.
Read the detailed description
Fascial tissue ensures optimal function by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. It is also associated with an increase in functional capacity by providing flexibility. However, excessive exercise, incorrect movements, and excessive load on the tissue cause dysfunctions in the fascial tissue, leading to myofascial limitations. Elimination of these limitations is important for the maintenance of optimal function. Fascia also provides sensory transmission as a proprioceptive organ. Myofascial limitations also cause problems in sensory organization, leading to injuries and injuries. For this reason, a decrease in flexibility, balance, and sports functions can be observed. Various methods are used to eliminate this myofascial limitation, and there is an increasing demand for myofascial release techniques in many areas daily. The effects of different myofascial release techniques have been examined in the literature in various disease groups and sports injuries, and their effects on joint range of motion, pain, and flexibility have been shown. However, since there are different release techniques, information on which method is more effective or the optimal usage period is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques applied with Graston and foam roller on jumping performance, flexibility, balance, and proprioception in amateur football players.
- Conditions
- Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
- Being tested
- Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Fascial release with foam roller
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizationOther
The fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex in both extremities for a total of 16 minutes.
Fascial release with foam rollerOther
Fascial release with a foam roller will be applied to the fascia of the hamstring and gastro-soleus muscle complex with a self-foam roller for a total of 16 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization | Experimental | The fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex. Receives: Other: Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization |
| Fascial release with foam roller | Experimental | The fascial release group will be treated with the self-foam roller treatment to the fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex. Receives: Other: Fascial release with foam roller |
| Control | No intervention | No intervention will be applied to the control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Jumping perfomance
My Jump 2, a mobile app designed for vertical jump performance, high-speed video capture
Measured: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Proprioception
Proprioception will be evaluated with an inclinometer at a 30-45 degree angle.
Measured: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Balance
The Y Balance Test (YBT) will ve used for evaluating dynamic balance across three reach directions: anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL)
Measured: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Flexibilty
Flexibility will be assessed with a sit-and-reach test.
Measured: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2025
- Study start28 Apr 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion1 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Fasciae (Anatomy)--InflammationStudies 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
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Musa Güneş, Karabuk University
- Investigators
- Musa Gunes, PhD, Study director, Karabuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06959381
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Karabuk-2282
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
MacDonald GZ, Penney MD, Mullaley ME, Cuconato AL, Drake CD, Behm DG, Button DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion without a subsequent decrease in muscle activation or force. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Mar;27(3):812-21. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825c2bc1.
PubMed 22580977Joshi DG, Balthillaya G, Prabhu A. Effect of remote myofascial release on hamstring flexibility in asymptomatic individuals - A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jul;22(3):832-837. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Feb 17.
PubMed 30100320Pişirici P, Ekiz MB, İlhan CA. Investigation of the acute effect of myofascial release techniques and dynamic stretch on vertical jump performance in recreationally active individuals. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2020;20(3):1569-1579.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Acute Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Jumping Performance, Balance, and Proprioception in Football Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06959381
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Karabuk-2282
- Conditions
- Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 May 2025 (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.
Fascial tissue ensures optimal function and mobility by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. However, fascial order can be disrupted in cases such as overuse and trauma. Therefore, treatment of fascial tissue is important. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on jumping performance, flexibility, balance, and proprioception in amateur football players.
Detailed description
Fascial tissue ensures optimal function by providing gliding and force transfer during movement. It is also associated with an increase in functional capacity by providing flexibility. However, excessive exercise, incorrect movements, and excessive load on the tissue cause dysfunctions in the fascial tissue, leading to myofascial limitations. Elimination of these limitations is important for the maintenance of optimal function. Fascia also provides sensory transmission as a proprioceptive organ. Myofascial limitations also cause problems in sensory organization, leading to injuries and injuries. For this reason, a decrease in flexibility, balance, and sports functions can be observed. Various methods are used to eliminate this myofascial limitation, and there is an increasing demand for myofascial release techniques in many areas daily. The effects of different myofascial release techniques have been examined in the literature in various disease groups and sports injuries, and their effects on joint range of motion, pain, and flexibility have been shown. However, since there are different release techniques, information on which method is more effective or the optimal usage period is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques applied with Graston and foam roller on jumping performance, flexibility, balance, and proprioception in amateur football players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Parallel Assignment
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization | Experimental | Other: Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizationThe fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex. |
| Fascial release with foam roller | Experimental | Other: Fascial release with foam rollerThe fascial release group will be treated with the self-foam roller treatment to the fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex. |
| Control | No intervention | –No intervention will be applied to the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being between the ages of 18-35
- Being able to communicate in Turkish
- Being willing to participate in the study.
- Being a licensed football player
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Those with a body mass index of 30 kg/m² or higher
- Those with a history of lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months
- Those with cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular, and neurological problems
- Those with mental, perceptual problems (Mini-mental test score <24)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizationThe fascial release group will be treated with the Graston device to the superficial and deep fascia of the hamstrings and the gastro-soleus muscle complex in both extremities for a total of 16 minutes. | Other | Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization |
| Fascial release with foam rollerFascial release with a foam roller will be applied to the fascia of the hamstring and gastro-soleus muscle complex with a self-foam roller for a total of 16 minutes. | Other | Fascial release with foam roller |
Primary outcome
Jumping perfomance
Time frame: baseline, immediately after the intervention
My Jump 2, a mobile app designed for vertical jump performance, high-speed video capture
Proprioception
Time frame: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Proprioception will be evaluated with an inclinometer at a 30-45 degree angle.
Balance
Time frame: baseline, immediately after the intervention
The Y Balance Test (YBT) will ve used for evaluating dynamic balance across three reach directions: anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL)
Flexibilty
Time frame: baseline, immediately after the intervention
Flexibility will be assessed with a sit-and-reach test.
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 Aug 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 22580977MacDonald GZ, Penney MD, Mullaley ME, Cuconato AL, Drake CD, Behm DG, Button DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion without a subsequent decrease in muscle activation or force. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Mar;27(3):812-21. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825c2bc1.
- Results publication: PubMed 30100320Joshi DG, Balthillaya G, Prabhu A. Effect of remote myofascial release on hamstring flexibility in asymptomatic individuals - A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jul;22(3):832-837. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Feb 17.
- Results publicationPişirici P, Ekiz MB, İlhan CA. Investigation of the acute effect of myofascial release techniques and dynamic stretch on vertical jump performance in recreationally active individuals. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2020;20(3):1569-1579.
- 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.
Musa Gunes, PhD study director
Karabuk 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 Fascial release with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and Fascial release with foam roller in people with Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation, run by Karabuk 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 4 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 6 Aug 2026. 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?
Jumping perfomance (time frame: baseline, immediately after the intervention). The study lists 4 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 NCT06959381, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 Aug 2026.