Effects of Foam Roller Versus KT Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
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interventional
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Brief Summary
Objective of this study is to compare the effects of foam roller with KT tape on DOMS. The university going students will be divided in two groups, with one group receiving Kinesio Tape as intervention and other Foam Rolling as intervention. Pain and range of motion will be assessed before and after the intervention and the effects of both interventions will be compared.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Aug 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 15, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 4, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 10, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 30, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 31, 2024
CompletedOctober 13, 2023
October 1, 2023
4 months
October 4, 2023
October 11, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Pain (VAS Score)
Pain will be measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain).
Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Tenderness
Tenderness will be measured using Tenderness Grading Scale ranging from zero (0=no tenderness) to four (4=severe tenderness).
Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Knee Range of Motion (Flexion)
Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Vertical Jump Height
Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Study Arms (2)
Group A
ACTIVE COMPARATORFoam Rolling Group
Group B
ACTIVE COMPARATORKinesio Taping Group
Interventions
Foam Roller for 90 seconds over anterior (quadriceps) and posterior (hamstrings) aspect of thigh.
Kinesio taping over anterior (quadriceps) and posterior (hamstrings) aspect of thigh.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Individuals with normal BMI (18.5 to 25 Kg/m2)
You may not qualify if:
- Individuals with history of metabolic or musculoskeletal disease.
- Individuals with any recent acute injury.
- Athletes exercising regularly and regular gymnasium going individuals.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Riphah International University (RIU)
Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT
Riphah International University, Islamabad.
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 4, 2023
First Posted
October 10, 2023
Study Start
August 15, 2023
Primary Completion
November 30, 2023
Study Completion
January 31, 2024
Last Updated
October 13, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-10
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share