| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/106087 [Registered on: 12/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
06/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Role of calf release on performance among athletes. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of calf foam rolling on lower limb functional performance in recreational athletes. |
| 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 |
Mohit Bansal |
| Designation |
Under graduate student |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
LT 2, First Floor, Department of Physiotherapy, M.M. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India |
| Phone |
7888653772 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
mohitbansal2919@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Amita Aggarwal |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
Room no. 2, First Floor, Department of Physiotherapy, M.M. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India |
| Phone |
7986972513 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
amita15pgi@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Mohit Bansal |
| Designation |
Under graduate student |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
LT 2, First Floor, Department of Physiotherapy, M.M. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India |
| Phone |
7888653772 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
mohitbansal2919@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Maharishi
Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India. 133207 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Mohit Bansal |
| Address |
LT 2, First Floor, Department of Physiotherapy, M.M. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Ambala HARYANA 133207 India
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| 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 |
| Dr Amita Aggarwal |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
General OPD, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mullana-Ambala
HARYANA
Ambala
HARYANA |
7888653772
amita15pgi@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH MULLANA, AMBALA |
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 |
Calf Tightness |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Calf foam rolling with calf self-stretching |
Self-myofascial release—
2 sets of 30 sec, 4 repetitions for each leg (1 minute for each set).
Stretching -
30 sec stretch, 3 repetitions, and repeated for 2 sets.
The treatment will be given every alternate day, for a total of 3 sessions. |
| Comparator Agent |
Calf self-stretching |
Stretching—30 sec stretch, 3 repetitions, and repeated for 2 sets. The treatment will be given every alternate day, for a total of 3 sessions. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Age: 18-30 years.
2. Willingness to take part in the research
3. Both male and female are included.
4. Recreational athletes reporting no musculoskeletal injury from the last 3 months. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Skin Allergy
2. Wound and scar at lower limb
3. Recent fracture
4. Non-cooperative patients
5. Non-willingness
6. Pregnancy |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Single-hop test
2. Triple hop test
3. 30-second side hop test |
Day 1 (baseline) and Day 3 (post-intervention assessment after completion of three alternate-day sessions within one week). |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Range of motion (dorsiflexion and plantar flexion)
2. Vertical jump test |
Day 1 (baseline) and Day 3 (post-intervention assessment after completion of three alternate-day sessions within one week). |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="72"
Sample Size from India="72"
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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05/04/2026 |
| 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="1"
Months="0"
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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BACKGROUND: Tightness of the calf muscles is frequent among athletes and associated with decreased motion, decreased performance, and likely increased risk of injury to the lower limb. Although there is a strong body of evidence to support traditional approaches to tight musculature, such as static and dynamic stretching and manual therapy, there is limited research examining the effects of self-myofascial release (SMR) using foam rolling specifically on the calf muscles. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of calf foam rolling on lower limb functional performance in recreational athletes. STUDY DESIGN: A randomized control trial (RCT) design will be employed. METHODOLOGY: Recreational athletes meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group (calf foam rolling with self-stretching) or a control group (calf self-stretching). The intervention will utilize a standardized foam rolling with calf self-stretching protocol, specially targeting the calf complex. Pre- and post-intervention outcomes include lower limb functional performance measures (the single hop test, the triple hop test, and the 30-second side hop test). |