NCT06586554

Brief Summary

Brief Summary This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. It will also learn about the superiority of one maneuver over another. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals?
  • Which stretching maneuver is more effective in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving the lower limb functional ability among IT professionals? Researchers will compare static stretching to myofascial release to see if both work equally or are superior to each other in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. Participants will:
  • Both groups received an application of hot packs for 20-25mins at the posterior aspect of the thigh.
  • In addition, group 1 performed static stretching of the hamstring muscles for thirty seconds, with a thirty-second gap, repeating the same maneuver three times/day for five days/week for three weeks.
  • Group 2 received a myofascial release. This maneuver involves the proper positioning of the practitioner\'s hands on both sides of the hamstrings, pulling them in opposite directions with firm pressure, and holding the stretch for three to five minutes each stretch, completing five to seven stretches per session with a gap of two minutes between each stretch, and continued five sessions per week for three weeks.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 21, 2020

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 15, 2020

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 23, 2020

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 4, 2024

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 19, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

September 19, 2024

Status Verified

September 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

September 4, 2024

Last Update Submit

September 6, 2024

Conditions

Hamstring TightnessHamstring Flexibility

Keywords

Functional abilityStatic StretchingMyofascial ReleaseHamstring tightnessHamstring flexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)

    Hamstring muscle tightness was assessed by active knee extension ROM using a standard full-circle goniometer. The knee angle should be between 80-90 degrees. If the range is below 80 degrees, then that subject has a tight hamstring.

    3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)

    3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

SS Group

EXPERIMENTAL

SS group received a static stretching on the hamstring muscle

Other: Static stretching

MFR Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The MFR group received a myofascial release on the hamstring muscle

Other: Myofascial release

Interventions

Static stretchingOTHER

The SS group received static stretching, which was applied with gentle and firm pressure while pulling opposite the hamstring muscle contraction.

SS Group
Myofascial releaseOTHER

Myofascial release is applied with cross-handed stretches over hamstring muscle

MFR Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • IT professionals
  • males and females)
  • aged between 30 and 45 years
  • working in passive roles for at least 6 hours a day, and
  • reported symptoms of hamstring muscle tightness such as decreased flexibility and discomfort during prolonged sitting, and found positive active knee extension test.

You may not qualify if:

  • History of musculoskeletal injuries or neurological disorders affecting lower limb function, and
  • showed non-cooperation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

King Saud University

Riyadh, Ar-Riyadh, 10219, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Muscle Stretching ExercisesMyofascial Release Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise TherapyRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesExerciseMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaMassageTherapy, Soft TissueMusculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary Therapies

Study Officials

  • AMIR IQBAL, MPT

    King Saud University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 4, 2024

First Posted

September 19, 2024

Study Start

January 21, 2020

Primary Completion

March 15, 2020

Study Completion

December 23, 2020

Last Updated

September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

SA(1)