NCT06101615

Brief Summary

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 Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 11, 2023

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 26, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

October 26, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

October 11, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 25, 2023

Conditions

Muscle Tightness

Keywords

FATFoam RollingIASTMJoint FlexibilitySoccer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Knee Range of Motion (ROM)

    Knee ROM will be measured using universal goniometer.

    Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Knee Flexibility (Active Knee Extension Test)

    Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months

  • Knee Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)

    Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months

  • Sprint Speed

    Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months

  • Agility

    Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months

Study Arms (2)

Group A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

IASTM Group

Other: IASTM (FAT)

Group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Foam Rolling Group

Other: Foam Rolling

Interventions

IASTM (FAT)OTHER

Group-A participants would receive Facial Abrasion Technique (FAT) with an Instrument, FAT-Tool. Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm), to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The FAT group will receive 2 min application on the quadriceps and hamstring muscles with a FAT-tool Pro Large model, which consists of a handle and 20cm treatment surface. The muscles will be treated in a pre-stretched position, meaning a knee flexion in a supine position for the quadriceps muscle and a hip flexion and knee extension in a side-lying position for the hamstring muscles.

Group A
Foam RollingOTHER

Group-B participants would receive Foam Rolling (FR). Treatment sessions will be carried out three times per week for eight weeks after an initial warm-up session. All the sessions will be performed at the same time of day (i.e., between 4-6 pm) to avoid possible confounding circadian effects. The Foam Roller group will receive 2x1 min of FR on the quadriceps and the hamstrings on the dominant leg with the opposite leg crossed over the dominant one. During each minute the muscle will be rolled out 4-5 times, with a break of 30s in between sets. They will be instructed to utilize short, kneading like movements in one direction and a quick motion in the other direction. A grid foam roller will be utilized with a length of 33cm, diameter of 14 cm and with a hard hollow core, wrapped in ethylene vinyl acetate foam.

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexmale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals with normal BMI
  • Players with at least one year of playing professional soccer and taking at least three training sessions/matches per week.

You may not qualify if:

  • Players with any pathological conditions affecting any of the system.
  • Suffering from recent acute unhealed MSK injury/Trauma.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University (RIU)

Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Study Officials

  • Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT

    Riphah International University, Islamabad.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT

CONTACT

+923145520548noman.sadiq@riphah.edu.pk

Mansoor Kh Achakzai, MS-SPT*

CONTACT

+923333821556mkhanasakxai786@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 11, 2023

First Posted

October 26, 2023

Study Start

August 15, 2023

Primary Completion

November 30, 2023

Study Completion

January 31, 2024

Last Updated

October 26, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)