NCT03573895

Brief Summary

The study aims to compare the acute effects of the aplication of foam-rolling and stretching over the hamstrings flexibility. The secondary objective is to determine which time can permit the obtention of better results.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
94

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 19, 2018

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 20, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 29, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2018

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

February 27, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 19, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 26, 2020

Conditions

Muscle Relaxation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hamstring flexibility change

    Measurement of the hamstring muscles flexibility change by the use of the Sit-and-Reach test

    0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Triceps surae flexibility change

    0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes

  • Fatigue perception

    0 seconds, 30 seconds and 2 minutes

Study Arms (4)

Foam-Roller

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Foam-Roller

Neuromuscular Stretching

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Neuromuscular stretching

Pasive stretching

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Pasive stretching

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Foam-RollerOTHER

Application of foam roller in the posterior part of thigh.

Foam-Roller
Neuromuscular stretchingOTHER

Use of a neuromuscular stretching applied to the hamstring muscles

Neuromuscular Stretching
Pasive stretchingOTHER

Use of a pasive stretching applied to the hamstring muscles

Pasive stretching

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women
  • Musculoskeletal disorder in the last 3 months
  • Surgical interventions in lower limbs in the last 6 months
  • Psychological or nervous alterations
  • Uncomprehension of the indications.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 08195, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise TherapyRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesExerciseMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Albert Pérez-Bellmunt, PhD

    Anatomy lecturer

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 19, 2018

First Posted

June 29, 2018

Study Start

June 20, 2018

Primary Completion

September 1, 2018

Study Completion

December 30, 2018

Last Updated

February 27, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Locations

ES(1)