Instructional Influence: How Cueing Alters Foam Rolling Outcomes

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Sponsor
University of South Dakota
Study ID
NCT07031193
Status
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Conditions

  • Foam Roller

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 64 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Foam roller instructions for pain reduction — PROCEDURE
    Foam rolling procedure with pain reduction instructions over hamstring muscle group
  • Foam rolling for range of motion improvement — PROCEDURE
    Foam rolling over hamstring muscle group with range of motion improvement instructions.

Study Details

Foam rolling (FR) is a common tool and procedure used in rehabilitation. Previous research has demonstrated physical improvements in range of motion and subjective reductions in pain post-intervention. Most of the literature theorizes potential biophysical reasons for these changes, but definitive studies are lacking. Another potential mechanism for these improvements may be psychological. The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological changes that occur in response to the instructions given to the patient and how these may influence the outcomes the individual receives while undergoing FR. Different instructions will be given for the same technique of FR to see if there are differences in changes with pain and range of motion.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 1, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
May 31, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
52 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: ROM
    Foam rolling with instructions related to pain reduction
  • Active Comparator: Pain
    Foam rolling with Pain reduction instructions

Primary Outcome Measure

Straight leg raise Range of motion on dominate leg [ Time Frame: from enrollment to the end of the session at 1 day ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of South DakotaVermillionSouth Dakota57069
Kory
[email protected]
6056586373

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