Healthy ParticipantsNCT07569601
The Effect of Heat Pads and Foam Rolling on Strength in Athletes.
A study testing Heating Pad and Foam Roller in people with Healthy Participants, run by University of Redlands at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 23 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Participants
- What is being tested?
- Heating Pad and Foam Roller
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 30 Aug 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 23 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- University of Redlands student
- 18-23 years; Division 3 Athlete
- Must be able to performa squat jump.
Who cannot join
- No leg injury in the past 6 months
- No leg surgery in the past 5 years
- No decreased sensory issues.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Heat Therapy and Foam Rolling on Force Production in Athletes.
This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.
Read the detailed description
The objective of the research is to study the effects of how foam rolling and heat therapy impact force production in the rectus femoris, utilizing a counter movement jump and an isometric knee extension to test force production.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants
- Being tested
- Heating Pad, Foam Roller
- Keywords
- foam rolling, countermovement jump, force decks, heat therapy, athletic performance, warm-up, force production
- Medical subject headings
- Hyperthermia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Heating PadDevice
Thermofore heating pad
Foam RollerDevice
High Density Foam Roller
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: Heating Pad; Device: Foam Roller |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Force Production
Force produced in a countermovement jump. A higher production of force equates to improved neuromuscular function and is the desireable outcome.
Measured: 30 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Isometric Force Production
Isometric Quad Force Production. A higher force production for an isometric knee extension is the desired quadriceps outcome post intervention.
Measured: 30 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026
- Primary completion30 Aug 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy ParticipantsStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Redlands
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kendra Nelson, University of Redlands
- Investigators
- Kendra Nelson, Principal investigator, University of Redlands
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07569601
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Protocol #2025-039-Redlands
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Heat Therapy and Foam Rolling on Force Production in Athletes.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07569601
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Protocol #2025-039-Redlands
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants
- Keywords
- foam rolling, countermovement jump, force decks, heat therapy, athletic performance, warm-up, force production
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of RedlandsUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 May 2026 (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.
This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.
Detailed description
The objective of the research is to study the effects of how foam rolling and heat therapy impact force production in the rectus femoris, utilizing a counter movement jump and an isometric knee extension to test force production.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Device: Heating Pad, Device: Foam Roller |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 23 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- University of Redlands student
- 18-23 years; Division 3 Athlete
- Must be able to performa squat jump.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- No leg injury in the past 6 months
- No leg surgery in the past 5 years
- No decreased sensory issues.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating PadThermofore heating pad | Device | Intervention |
| Foam RollerHigh Density Foam Roller | Device | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Force Production
Time frame: 30 minutes
Force produced in a countermovement jump. A higher production of force equates to improved neuromuscular function and is the desireable outcome.
1 secondary outcome
Isometric Force Production
Time frame: 30 minutes
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 May 2026.
- DynaMo dynamometer to assess upper and lower body isometric strength in healthy adultsLink provided by the sponsor.
- Effects of foam rolling on performance and recovery:Link provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
Kendra Nelson principal investigator
University of Redlands
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Heating Pad and Foam Roller in people with Healthy Participants, run by University of Redlands at 1 site in United States.
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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 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 United States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Force Production (time frame: 30 minutes). 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 6 May 2026.