Clinical trials: Soft Tissue Mobilization
Plantar Fascitis
Active Release Technique vs. Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization for Plantar Pain
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain encountered in musculoskeletal and orthopedic physiotherapy practice.
- Trial name
- NCT07916363
- Testing
- Active Release Technique (ART), Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Lahore
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Nonspecific Neck Pain
Mobilization Techniques for Nonspecific Neck Pain: Effects on Cervical Endurance and Function
This clinical study investigates the comparative effects of two manual therapy mobilization techniques, Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (İASTM), on cervical muscle endurance and…
- Trial name
- NCT07605013
- Testing
- Positional Release Technique (PRT), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (İASTM), Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Plantar Fasciitis
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Release and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Moblization in Pregnant Women With Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by heel pain and functional limitations, which may become more pronounced during pregnancy due to weight gain, hormonal changes, and altered biomechanics.
- Trial name
- MFR-IASM-PF (NCT07676058)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release (MFR), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Knee Osteoarthritis
EFFECTS OF DEEP STRIPPING VERSUS KNEADING ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
This is a randomized controlled trial, 44 participants selected based on inclusion criteria from physical therapy department of Surriya Azeem Surgical Hospital, Pattoki.
- Trial name
- NCT05084014
- Testing
- Deep Stripping, Kneading
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Tension-Type Headache
HVLAT, Electric DN, Exercise Vs. Mobilization, STM, Exercise, TENS for Tension Type Headaches
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04609709
- Testing
- Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise, Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Hamstring Tightness
IASTM vs. Static Stretching for Hamstring Tightness: Short- and Long-Term Effects
This study compares two treatments for people with tight hamstring muscles (the muscles at the back of the thigh): instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and static stretching.
- Trial name
- IASTM-HT (NCT07838844)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- GÖKHAN MARAŞ
Plantar Fasciitis
Comparison of Ergon Instruments-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization With Compressive Myofascial Release
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery along with Routine Physical Therapy in motor function and balance in patients with Parkinson disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05258188
- Testing
- Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Compressive Myofascial Release Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pseudo Angina, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Treatment of Pectoralis Trigger Points in Patients With Pseudo Angina
Pseudo-angina is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by chest pain that resembles angina but occurs due to non-cardiac causes, particularly myofascial trigger points in the chest wall muscles.
- Conditions
- Pseudo Angina, Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pectoralis Muscles, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
- Trial name
- GT-LIC (NCT07728357)
- Testing
- Graston Technique, Local Ischemic Compression
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as an Adjunct to Therapeutic Exercises in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
To determine the efficacy of IASTM as an adjunct to therapeutic exercises on pain, range of motion, and functional performance in individuals with knee OA.
- Trial name
- NCT07710209
- Testing
- IATSM, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation of Medical Research and Laboratories, Pakistan
Plantar Fascitis
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius and Achilles Tendon in Plantar Fasciitis
Aim of this study is to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon on pain,range of motion and foot disability.A randomized control trial that will include total 32…
- Trial name
- NCT05775302
- Testing
- IASTM of Gastrocnemius + Conventional therapy, IASTM of AchillesTendon + Conventional Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Tendon Stiffness, Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Differences in Elbow Stiffness Comparing Massage to Stretching in Tennis Players
Background and Purpose: Shear wave elastography (SWE) provides quantifiable and specific data regarding muscle and tendon stiffness.
- Trial name
- DESMS (NCT07060521)
- Testing
- soft tissue mobilization, Self Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dayton
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of a Massage Instrument Compared to Placebo for Upper Trapezius Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study was to determine if using a specialized massage tool was more effective than a placebo treatment in relieving pain in the upper trapezius muscle along the top of the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT01167036
- Testing
- FascialEdge instrument
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
Plantar Fascitis
Effects of Graston Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis.
study was conducted to check the effectiveness of graston on patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. After screening from inclusion exclusion criteria.Data will be randomly divided in two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT04993105
- Testing
- Exercise + Graston., exercise only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Pain, Postoperative
Effects of IASTM With and Without CT on Pain, ROM, and Functional Disability in Post-Operative Knee Stiffness Patients
This single-blinded randomized control study aimed to determine the effects of instrumental soft tissue mobilization technique with and without conservative treatment in post-operative knee stiffness patients.
- Conditions
- Pain, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Joint, Knee Pain Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT06551922
- Testing
- Instrumental Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique with Conservative Treatment, Conservative Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Investigating the Effectiveness of Mobilization on Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Deformational Plagiocephaly
This study investigates the effect of soft tissue mobilization in babies with neck muscle problem. Babies received soft tissue mobilization or home exercises program
- Trial name
- NCT02403011
- Testing
- soft tissue mobilization, home program controlled once six weeks
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Treatment
Investigation of The Effect of "Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization" in Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation
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, Treatment, Exercise, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06529926
- Testing
- Observational, IASTM Technique Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Dynamic Knee Valgus, Force Production
Investigation of the Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique in Individuals With Asymptomatic Dynamic Knee Valgus
STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled study OBJECTIVES: To investigate the contribution of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) applied to gluteus medius (GMed) to isokinetic strength, femoral internal rotation…
- Conditions
- Dynamic Knee Valgus, Force Production, Frontal Plan Projection Angle, Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Trial name
- NCT04660604
- Testing
- Graston Technique®
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparing the Effects of Manual Cross Friction Massage Versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, And Functional Disability in Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
This was a randomized controlled trial done to to compare the effect of manual Cross Friction Massage and IASTM in reducing pain , range of motion and functional disability in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07695064
- Testing
- Manual Cross Friction Massage (CFM), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in the Craniocervical Region
Myofascial pain is a clinical problem that has generated interest, debate and confusion for decades. According to studies anywhere between 33 and 97 % of patients with musculoskeletal pain visiting physicians and manual…
- Trial name
- NCT03327545
- Testing
- Neural mobilization, Soft tissue techniques and Stretching, Control group
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
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