| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/02/081347 [Registered on: 27/02/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
20/02/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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A study to find out how combining Foam Rolling and Static Stretching affects Quadriceps muscle in Football Players. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effects of different durations of foam rolling combined with static stretching on quadriceps femoris among football players. |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
RABIA KULSUM |
| Designation |
PG Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Amity Institute Of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health
Allied Sciences Amity University F1 LGF Sec 125 Noida Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201313
India |
| Phone |
9911454758 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
rabia.kulsum.99@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Anu Bansal |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Amity Institute Of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health
Allied Sciences Amity University F1 LGF Sec 125 Noida Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201313
India |
| Phone |
9999620738 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
abansal@amity.edu |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Anu Bansal |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Amity Institute Of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health
Allied Sciences Amity University F1 LGF Sec 125 Noida Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201313
India |
| Phone |
9999620738 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
abansal@amity.edu |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute Of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University F1 LGF Sector 125 Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Rabia Kulsum |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University F1 LGF Sector 125 Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Rabia Kulsum |
Department of Physiotherapy Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences Amity University Noida |
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences Amity University F1 LGF Sec 125 Noida Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
9911454758
rabia.kulsum.99@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional NTCC Committee Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
20-25 years football players |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Foam Rolling |
Foam rolling has gained considerable attention as a self-myofascial release technique designed to improve flexibility, range of motion and muscle recovery. By applying pressure to muscles using a cylindrical foam roller, athletes can alleviate muscle stiffness and reduce soreness. Foam rolling can improve range of motion without significantly impairing muscle strength or function, making it a beneficial tool for athletes aiming to maintain peak performance levels. Duration three times per week for two weeks. |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
| Intervention |
Static Stretching |
Static stretching is a technique commonly used to improve muscle flexibility, has been incorporated into athletic warm-up and recovery routines. Static stretching involves holding a muscle in a stretched position for an extended period, typically between 15-60 seconds, to promote tissue elongation and flexibility. It has been suggested that when static stretching is combined with foam rolling, the synergistic effects may enhance range of motion and reduce passive stiffness more effectively than dynamic stretching combined with foam rolling. Duration three times per week for two weeks. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Professional football players
Able to understand Hindi and English
Willingness to participate
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
A recent history of lower extremity surgery within 6 months.
Patients outside the age bracket
Not able to understand hindi or english |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Knee flexion range of motion, Pain pressure threshold |
At baseline
1 week
2 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Vertical jump test |
At baseline
1 week
2 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="140"
Sample Size from India="140"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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02/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study evaluates the combined effects of different durations of foam rolling and static stretching on quadriceps femoris among football players. The interventions will target knee flexion range of motion(ROM), pressure pain threshold (PPT) and vertical jump test. The study aims to determine whether the combined approach yields superior outcomes compared to individual therapies. |