Clinical trials: Self Myofascial Release
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles
The hypothesis is that self-myofascial release (SMR) intervention on the cuff muscles would affect positively sprint performance and jump height, as well as, decrease Achilles tendon stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT04367532
- Testing
- Foam rolling, Tissue flossing
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Effects of Thoracolumbar Fascia Myofascial Release in Chronic Low Back Pain
The thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) is thickened and stiffer in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) and may contribute to pain persistence.
- Trial name
- TLF-MFR-LBP (NCT07667062)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release of Thoracolumbar Fascia
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Suboccipital Muscles, Superficial Back Line
Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles
The primary objective is to examine the influence of the suboccipital muscles on the superficial back line. The investigators will measure the following as part of this objective: Changes in biomechanical and viscoelastic…
- Conditions
- Suboccipital Muscles, Superficial Back Line, Myofascial Release
- Trial name
- NCT06529991
- Testing
- Occipivot suboccipital pillow self-myofascial release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Self Myofascial Release in Individuals With Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is pain that extends from the hip to the knee, caused by the pressure of the piriformis muscle in the hip on the sciatic nerve. There is no valid protocol for the treatment of this syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05660005
- Testing
- Muscle Stretching, Self Myofascial Release, home exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Low Back Pain
Impact of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Women's Chronic Low Back Pain
The aim of this study is to find out if Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release are effective for pain and muscle function in women with chronic low back pain. Investigators will also look at changes in quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06425744
- Testing
- self-myofascial release combined reformer Pilates, Reformer Pilates
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University
Hemophilia
Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03914287
- Testing
- Self-Myofascial release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Trigger Points
Immediate Effects of Self-myofascial Release on Latent Trigger Point Sensitivity
Latent myofascial trigger points (LMTRP) which impair neuromuscular performance occur in both, patients and asymptomatic subjects. As evidence suggests that LMTRP can transform into active trigger points, therapy seems warranted.
- Trial name
- NCT02609412
- Testing
- Static compression of LMTRP, Dynamic self-myofascial release of calf
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goethe University
Fibromyalgia
Effects of Connective Tissue Massage in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Connective tissue massage (CTM), one of the various manual therapy techniques for FMS, produces local mechanical effects on mast cells in the connective tissue with short and long tractions, thereby reducing sympathetic activity…
- Trial name
- NCT06469996
- Testing
- Connective tissue massage, Self myofascial relaxation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Health Behavior, Health, Subjective
Selective Effect of Foam Rolling and Manual Massage
The present double-blinded randomized controlled design aims at comparing the effects of a full-body manual massage and foam rolling intervention.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Health, Subjective, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- AUTOMASSEEG (NCT04859140)
- Testing
- Psychometric ratings (Likert-scale), Range of motion measures, Mental calculation task
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité
Dysphagia
Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06256874
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
Haemophilia
Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscular strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05108480
- Testing
- Experimental group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Sports Physical Therapy
Effect of Foam Rolling on Muscle Mechanical Properties
This study evaluates effect of self-myofascial release in different paces on muscle biomechanics. All participants will use foam roller in different paces once in a week with weeks apart.
- Trial name
- NCT04210947
- Testing
- 30 rolls per minute(30RPM), 15 rolls per minute(15RPM), self-determined
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Athletic Injuries
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Release and Dynamic Stretching on Flexibility Agility, Jump and Sprint in Athletes
The study will be a randomized clinical trial. Data was collected from the Pakistan sports board. All 44 Participants were randomly allotted into 2 groups via lottery method, with 22 participants in each group.
- Trial name
- NCT05834101
- Testing
- Myofacial Release, Dynamic streching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Health, Healthy Participants
Effects of Static Stretching and Self-myofascial Release on Local and Remote Range of Motion
Static stretching and self-myofascial release are commonly used techniques to improve joint mobility, primarily through mechanisms such as reduced tissue stiffness, increased stretch tolerance, and warming effects.
- Conditions
- Health, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Young People
- Trial name
- NCT07213011
- Testing
- Neck static stretching, Neck self-myofascial release
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Hemophilia
Self-myofascial Release in Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05104164
- Testing
- Self-myofascial release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Sports Physical Therapy
PNF Stretching Compared to SMR on Hamstrings
The use of stretching techniques in the sports world is frequent and widely used for its many effects. One of the main benefits is the gain in flexibility, range of motion and facilitation of the sporting performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05134883
- Testing
- PNF, SMR
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Range of Motion, Articular, Physical Fitness
The Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Physical Fitness and Swing Performance in Male Collegiate Golfers in China
This is a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effects of a self-myofascial release (SMR) program on physical fitness and swing performance in male collegiate golfers in China.
- Conditions
- Range of Motion, Articular, Physical Fitness, Golf Specific Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07064148
- Testing
- Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Program, Golf-Related Video Viewing (Attention Control)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yang Qi
Low Back Pain, Hamstring Tightness
Foam Roller Versus Self-Performed Neurodynamic Sliding in People With Hamstring Tightness and Low Back Pain History
This randomized crossover pilot clinical trial evaluated the effects of two self-administered physiotherapy techniques in people with hamstring tightness and a history of non-specific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07627581
- Testing
- Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller, Self-Administered Neurodynamic Sliding Technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
TENS Versus Foam Rolling for Muscle Recovery After Eccentric Exercise in Elite Female Volleyball Players
Purpose: This study compared two recovery methods-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and foam rolling (FR)-for muscle recovery after intense exercise in elite female volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Exercise-induced Muscle Damage, Muscle Recovery, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- TENS-FR-VB (NCT07438197)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Foam Rolling (FR)
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Myofascial Pelvic Pain
Effectiveness of Self-myofascial Release Combined With Biofeedback and Electrical Stimulation for the Management of MFPP
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is a major contributor of female chronic pelvic pain. However, the effect of the patient's self-myofascial release (SMFR) is not clear.
- Trial name
- NCT04746352
- Testing
- BES-SMFR, BES
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Zhongda Hospital