Sports Physical TherapyNCT06996860
Acute Effect of Fascial Treatments on Performance in Adolescent Athletes
A study testing foam roller, theragun and general warm up in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLU at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Acute effect of fascial applications on performance and flexibility in adolescent volleyball athletes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 20 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- foam roller, theragun and general warm up
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 27 Mar 2024to 23 Apr 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 13 to 20 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Having been playing volleyball for at least 2 years
- Having been training for at least the last month
- Training at least 8-10 hours a week
- No health problems that may prevent participation in the test protocol
Who cannot join
- Having had a previous injury in the lower extremity
- Having a condition that causes acute or chronic pain in the lower extremity
- Having had a surgical operation on the lower extremity
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Galatasaray Taç Sport Facilities
Istanbul, Istanbul, 35000
About this study
Acute effect of fascial applications on performance and flexibility in adolescent volleyball athletes.
Read the detailed description
60 adolescent athletes aged between 13-20 will be included in the study to be carried out at Galatasaray Taç Sports Facilities. Athletes will be divided into three groups by randomization: foam roller group, percussive therapy group and control group. For flexibility before fascial applications are applied to athletes; sit-and-reach test for agility performance; agility T test for jumping performance; CMJ (Counter movement jump) test will be performed. The sit-reach test will be repeated twice and the farthest point the athlete can reach will be recorded. In the CMJ test, the athlete will make 3 jumps with 30-second intervals and the highest value will be recorded. The t test will be repeated times and the best performance will be recorded. All athletes will have a general warm-up on a vertical bike (Monark Peak Bike, Sweden) with 74 watts (1.5 kg, 50 rpm) for five minutes. The foam roller group will start applying the foam roller one minute after the general warm-up is completed, and this application will be applied bilaterally for 30 seconds, from distal to proximal and from proximal to distal, for the gastrocnemius, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals muscles, respectively. For foam roller application, low density foam rollers will be used. After the application, the athletes will be subjected to CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests, respectively. The percussive therapy group will be applied by the physiotherapist one minute after the general warm-up is completed, and this application will be applied bilaterally for 30 seconds, from distal to proximal and from proximal to distal, for the gastrocnemius, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals muscles, respectively. Percussive therapy will be applied using the Hypervolt device (Hyperice, California, USA) at a frequency of 40 Hz (2nd level), with an amplitude of 12 mm and a soft cap. After the application, the athletes will be subjected to CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests, respectively. For the control group, CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests will be performed again after the general warm-up.
Criteria for inclusion of athletes in the study; It was determined as having been exercising regularly for the last three months, exercising at least eight hours a week, and not having a lower extremity injury or surgical operation that would affect the test results. In addition, care was taken to ensure that they did not have any diabetes, epilepsy, neurological or neuromuscular health problems that would prevent them from participating in the test protocols explained in the details of the study. Athletes will be asked not to engage in strenuous physical activities and not to consume food, drinks or alcohol containing caffeine or similar stimulants for at least 24 hours before the test sessions.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- foam roller, theragun, general warm up
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
foam rollerDevice
fascial therapy for performance effect
theragunDevice
fascial therapy for performance effect
general warm upOther
fascial therapy for performance effect
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| massage gun | Experimental | massage gun Receives: Device: theragun |
| foam roller | Experimental | foam roller Receives: Device: foam roller |
| general warm up | Experimental | general warm up Receives: Other: general warm up |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
counter movement jump testi
The CMJ test is a reliable test that measures the athlete's lower limb strength and jumping performance.
Measured: 10 minutes
sit and reach flexibility test
Although the sit and reach test is considered a general flexibility performance measurement method, it specifically measures the flexibility of the lower extremity and hamstring muscle groups.
Measured: 10 minutes
modified T test
The modified T test consists of 4 contact points formed in a T-shape in an area 5m long and 5m wide.
Measured: 10 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 May 2025
- Study start27 Mar 2024
- Primary completion23 Apr 2024
- Study completion23 Apr 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLU
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLU, Uskudar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06996860
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- USKUKAR UNIVERSİTY
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 4 May 2025
- Last updated
- 30 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Beardsley C, Skarabot J. Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Oct;19(4):747-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.08.007. Epub 2015 Aug 28.
PubMed 26592233Beckett JR, Schneiker KT, Wallman KE, Dawson BT, Guelfi KJ. Effects of static stretching on repeated sprint and change of direction performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Feb;41(2):444-50. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181867b95.
PubMed 19127179
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Effect of Fascial Treatments on Performance in Adolescent Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06996860
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- USKUKAR UNIVERSİTY
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLUUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Apr 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 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.
Acute effect of fascial applications on performance and flexibility in adolescent volleyball athletes.
Detailed description
60 adolescent athletes aged between 13-20 will be included in the study to be carried out at Galatasaray Taç Sports Facilities. Athletes will be divided into three groups by randomization: foam roller group, percussive therapy group and control group. For flexibility before fascial applications are applied to athletes; sit-and-reach test for agility performance; agility T test for jumping performance; CMJ (Counter movement jump) test will be performed. The sit-reach test will be repeated twice and the farthest point the athlete can reach will be recorded. In the CMJ test, the athlete will make 3 jumps with 30-second intervals and the highest value will be recorded. The t test will be repeated times and the best performance will be recorded. All athletes will have a general warm-up on a vertical bike (Monark Peak Bike, Sweden) with 74 watts (1.5 kg, 50 rpm) for five minutes. The foam roller group will start applying the foam roller one minute after the general warm-up is completed, and this application will be applied bilaterally for 30 seconds, from distal to proximal and from proximal to distal, for the gastrocnemius, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals muscles, respectively. For foam roller application, low density foam rollers will be used. After the application, the athletes will be subjected to CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests, respectively. The percussive therapy group will be applied by the physiotherapist one minute after the general warm-up is completed, and this application will be applied bilaterally for 30 seconds, from distal to proximal and from proximal to distal, for the gastrocnemius, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals muscles, respectively. Percussive therapy will be applied using the Hypervolt device (Hyperice, California, USA) at a frequency of 40 Hz (2nd level), with an amplitude of 12 mm and a soft cap. After the application, the athletes will be subjected to CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests, respectively. For the control group, CMJ, T agility and sit-reach tests will be performed again after the general warm-up.
Criteria for inclusion of athletes in the study; It was determined as having been exercising regularly for the last three months, exercising at least eight hours a week, and not having a lower extremity injury or surgical operation that would affect the test results. In addition, care was taken to ensure that they did not have any diabetes, epilepsy, neurological or neuromuscular health problems that would prevent them from participating in the test protocols explained in the details of the study. Athletes will be asked not to engage in strenuous physical activities and not to consume food, drinks or alcohol containing caffeine or similar stimulants for at least 24 hours before the test sessions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| massage gun | Experimental | Device: theragunmassage gun |
| foam roller | Experimental | Device: foam rollerfoam roller |
| general warm up | Experimental | Other: general warm upgeneral warm up |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 20 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having been playing volleyball for at least 2 years
- Having been training for at least the last month
- Training at least 8-10 hours a week
- No health problems that may prevent participation in the test protocol
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having had a previous injury in the lower extremity
- Having a condition that causes acute or chronic pain in the lower extremity
- Having had a surgical operation on the lower extremity
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 |
|---|---|---|
| foam rollerfascial therapy for performance effect | Device | foam roller |
| theragunfascial therapy for performance effect | Device | massage gun |
| general warm upfascial therapy for performance effect | Other | general warm up |
Primary outcome
counter movement jump testi
Time frame: 10 minutes
The CMJ test is a reliable test that measures the athlete's lower limb strength and jumping performance.
sit and reach flexibility test
Time frame: 10 minutes
Although the sit and reach test is considered a general flexibility performance measurement method, it specifically measures the flexibility of the lower extremity and hamstring muscle groups.
modified T test
Time frame: 10 minutes
The modified T test consists of 4 contact points formed in a T-shape in an area 5m long and 5m wide.
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 30 May 2025.
- Background: PubMed 26592233Beardsley C, Skarabot J. Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Oct;19(4):747-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.08.007. Epub 2015 Aug 28.
- Background: PubMed 19127179Beckett JR, Schneiker KT, Wallman KE, Dawson BT, Guelfi KJ. Effects of static stretching on repeated sprint and change of direction performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Feb;41(2):444-50. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181867b95.
- 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.
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 foam roller, theragun and general warm up in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLU 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 May 2025. 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?
counter movement jump testi (time frame: 10 minutes). 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 NCT06996860, which also lists 2 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 30 May 2025.