Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement Versus Kinesiotaping and Placebo on Knee Function and Injury -Related Outcomes in Basketball Players: A Parallel -Group Randomized Controlled Trial
Phase: NA
Conditions: Knee Injuries, Sport Injury, Knee Injuries
Sponsor: University Aleksander Moisiu Durres

Official Title  
Effects of Mulligan Mobilization with movement 
versus Kinesiotaping and Placebo on knee function 
and injury -Related Outcomes in Basketball 
Players: A parallel -Group Randomized Controlled 
Trial 
 
 
 
 
 
NCT Number: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date 10 December 2024 
 
 

3. Study Protocol with Informed Consent Form 
(ICF)  
Appendix A: Informed Consent Form (Adults)  
 
 

________________________
_________________________  
REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA  
UNIVERSITY OF SPORTS OF TIRANA 
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION 
DEPARTMENT OF MOVEMENT AND HEALTH 
 
Letter of acceptance to participate in the study: 'The impact of the Mulligan Technique 
on knee problems in basketball in Albania.' 
 
For participants over the age of 18 
I declare that the testing and physiotherapeutic intervention of this Scientific Study have been 
explained to me in detail by the study leaders in the information meeting held by them. Also, 
for every question I have asked, I have received a quick and clear answer from them. 
During the meeting, I was informed about the conditions set for being part of the study, about
my right not to participate in the study, and about the right to withdraw from it at any time. 
The positive and negative (side) effects of all examinations that will be performed during the
study have been explained to me in detail. In this way, I have managed to understand the 
benefits of my participation in this Scientific Study not only for me personally but also for 
other sports. I know that I can ask at any time about any uncertainties that I may have in the
future, during the different stages of its development. 
I have been assured that: 
1. I will be cared for at every stage of the study by specialized medical and physiotherapy 
personnel. 
2. My confidentiality will be maintained. 
3. No information that will be distributed or published will reveal my personal identity. 
4. No information will be distributed or published without my consent and only if it is permitted
by legal provisions. 
In this way, I agree to participate in this study  
First Name Last Name 
Signature (if you are 18 years old or older) 
Note: The person who can be contacted for this study is Msc. Selda Sokoli, at this phone number: 355692199179 and with this electronic
address (e-mail): seldaveizaj@gmail.com 
 
 
 

Appendix B: Parental Consent  
 
 

________________________
_________________________  
REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA 
UNIVERSITY OF SPORTS OF TIRANA 
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION 
DEPARTMENT OF MOVEMENT AND HEALTH 
 
Parental consent form 
 
 (To be used for parents of participating children under 18 years of age, excluding students) 
 
Study Title: 'The Impact of the Mulligan Technique on Knee Problems in Basketball in 
Albania', 
 
For questions regarding the research project, please contact: 
 
Scientific Researcher: Selda SOKOLI seldaveizaj@gmail.com  
Scientific Leader: Prof.Asc.Dr.Klotilda VRENJO 
 
Description  
This project will include all basketball athletes starting from the age of 14 to 22 years old. The 
athletes will undergo orthopedic assessment tests for hidden or active knee problems. Circuit 
tests will be conducted, and athletes with problems will be grouped, and a non-invasive 
physiotherapeutic treatment technique (Mulligan technique, Kinesiotaping, and placebo 
intervention) will be developed for them. The time it will take athletes to answer the 
questionnaire will not exceed 5 minutes, testing 5 minutes, and intervention 5 minutes. The 
confidentiality of basketball athletes will be maintained regarding individual data. 
 
Risks 
During the implementation of this study, participants will not have any physical injury, pain, 
or disability. The duration from testing, questionnaire, to physiotherapy intervention will not 
be a limitation in terms of training time. 
Confidentiality 
I pledge that all individual data of each participant will be kept confidential. All data that will 
be collected will be stored only by me, Selda Sokoli, the Scientific Researcher of this study. In 
studies where only measurement and non-identifying data will be used. This data will be stored 
by me, Selda Sokoli, until 2028, and then will be deleted. 
 
Right to withdraw 
 

Participation in this study is voluntary, and each participant may choose to withdraw from the 
study at any time. Each participant has the right to withdraw consent and discontinue 
participation in the study without prejudice. 
 
Voluntary Consent 
(The following consent statement must be included) 
1. I have read the above information and agree that my child may participate in this study. 
2. I understand that all aspects of this project will be conducted in strict confidence and in a 
manner in which my child’s rights as a human participant are protected. 
3. I have been informed in advance of what the task(s) will be and what procedures will be 
followed. 
4. I have been allowed to ask questions, and my questions have been answered satisfactorily. 
5. I am aware that I have the right to withdraw consent and discontinue my child’s participation 
at any time, without prejudice. 
6. My child may also withdraw his/her consent at any time. 
7. My signature below may be taken as confirmation of all of the above, prior to participation. 
 
Child's name: _________________________________________  
 
Parent's name: ______________________________________________________________ 
 
 
Parent's signature:_________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 
Date ______________