Clinical trials: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Neck Pain, Soft Tissue Injuries
Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release in Treatment of Mechanical Neck Pain
Mechanical neck pain has become a major health problem recently, affecting around one-year prevalence ranging from 42 to 67% in young adults aged 20-24 years causing pain and functional deficits.
- Trial name
- NCT05213871
- Testing
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, Myofascial release therapy, Postural correction exercises (PCE)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Soreness, Muscle
Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization therapy on delayed onset muscle soreness
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Soreness, Muscle, Musculoskeletal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05531851
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility
Investigation of the Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Flexibility and Thickness by Compression Elastography Method in Healthy Individuals.
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. It consists of stainless steel instrument designed to adapt to various tissues/shapes/curves of the body.
- Conditions
- Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility, Thickness, Compression Elastography
- Trial name
- NCT05503615
- Testing
- Observational, IASTM Technique Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Plantar Fascitis
Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Plantar Fasciitis.
The objective of study is to compare the pain intensity, disability and functional capacity by Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07576192
- Testing
- DEEP TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE, INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy, Achilles Tendon Length and Thickness
Does Instrument-assisted Mobilization Influence Healthy, Short Achilles Tendons?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if instrumented-assisted soft tissue mobilization (i.e., massage using specialized metal instruments) of the lower leg and Achilles tendon region changes the properties of the tendon…
- Trial name
- NCT07075172
- Testing
- Instrumented-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sports Physical Therapy
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in CrossFitters
Objective. To determine the effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and horizontal adduction stretch in CrossFit practitioners' shoulders.
- Trial name
- MJ-IASTM (NCT03830346)
- Testing
- Instrument-assisted
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
Healthy
Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Healthy Tissue Regarding Range of Motion and Grip Strength
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) in healthy adult volunteers.
- Trial name
- (IASTM) (NCT06613022)
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization first Control second, Control first Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization second
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Marschner
Neck Pain
Comparison of Two Treatments on Nonspecific Neck Pain
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of Ischemic Compression (IC) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on pain, functionality, cervical range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT06485921
- Testing
- Ischemic compression, Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization Group, Exercise and workplace modifications
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Postural; Defect
Comparison of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Gun in Upper Cross Syndrome
To compare the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial gun in Upper Cross Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05474443
- Testing
- Myofascial gun with conventional therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization with Conventional therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Muscle Strength
The Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Sedentary Individuals With Hamstring Tightness
The aim of this study will be to investigate and compare the effects of static stretching exercise, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and functional IASTM techniques on hamstring muscle shortness, pain…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Muscle Strength, Pain Threshold
- Trial name
- NCT07091383
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cyprus International University
Muscle Stiffness
Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius Stiffness and Ankle Range of Motion
This study will examine whether a technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) can reduce stiffness in the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and improve ankle mobility.
- Trial name
- IASTM-Gastro (NCT06934694)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Rugby Player
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to Improve Mobility and Hip Strength in Semi-professional Rugby Players
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is a method that uses different devices to approach the myofascial system in variables such as joint mobility and muscle strength.
- Trial name
- NCT04286061
- Testing
- Assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT07822594
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Higher-Cost Tool, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Lower-Cost Tool
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Versus Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Chronic Back Pain
this study will be conducted to identify the difference between the effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on back pain, pain threshold, back rang of motion ,back…
- Trial name
- NCT06116058
- Testing
- Experimental: Group A: integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Experimental: Group B :Instrument assissted soft tissue mobilization, control group C conventional physical therapy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscle Tightness
Effects of IASTM vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Range of Motion in Soccer Players
The aim of this study is: To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06101615
- Testing
- IASTM (FAT), Foam Rolling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cervical Pain
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Kinesiotape Application in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain.
Chronic neck pain causes errors in joint position sense. There are studies in the literature suggesting that instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and Kinesiotape applications improve the joint position sense.
- Trial name
- NCT04765670
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Kinesiotape Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Muscle, Ligament and Fascia Disorders, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths
The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at different muscle lengths on pain pressure thresholds and measures of flexibility.
- Conditions
- Muscle, Ligament and Fascia Disorders, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Range of Motion, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06603714
- Testing
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Healthy
Acute Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Via Fascial Chain
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is one of the methods used to achieve fascial release. In this study, it will be examined whether there will be an increase in hamstring flexibility by releasing the…
- Trial name
- NCT05750550
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Myofascial Pain
Acute Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Football Players
For professional footboll players, the balance, jumping, and performance capabilities of the plantar flexor muscle group are crucial on the field.
- Trial name
- NCT06789120
- Testing
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Healthy Volunteers
The Effects of IASTM and Proprioception
The research design will be single group pretest-posttest design. The subject will be instructed to position the knee joint to a position previously set by the experimenter.
- Trial name
- NCT03023943
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University