Clinical trial NCT06076356: Effects of Foam Roller Versus KT Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Official title: Effects of Foam Roller Versus KT Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Keywords: DOMS
Foam Rolling
HIIT
Kinesio Taping
Resistance Training
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2023-10-10
Enrollment: 24
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 36
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Objective of this study is to compare the effects of foam roller with KT tape on DOMS. The university going students will be divided in two groups, with one group receiving Kinesio Tape as intervention and other Foam Rolling as intervention. Pain and range of motion will be assessed before and after the intervention and the effects of both interventions will be compared.

Detailed description: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a common phenomenon experienced after unaccustomed or intense physical activity, characterized by muscle discomfort, pain, and reduced range of motion. Various interventions have been conducted to alleviate DOMS symptoms, including the use of foam rollers and Kinesiology Tape (KT tape).

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of foam roller and KT tape interventions on reducing DOMS and improving muscle recovery. The participants would go for a single session of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to induce DOMS. Group-A participants would receive KT taping afterwards, while Group-B participants would receive foam rolling as intervention. Their effect would be measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Tenderness Grading Scale, Knee Range of Motion (ROM) and Vertical Jump Height. This study delves into the applications and potential benefits of KT tape and foam roller in managing DOMS, shedding light on their effectiveness and how they can contribute to enhancing post-exercise recuperation and overall well-being.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with normal BMI (18.5 to 25 Kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with history of metabolic or musculoskeletal disease.
* Individuals with any recent acute injury.
* Athletes exercising regularly and regular gymnasium going individuals.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Pain (VAS Score)
timeFrame: Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
measure: Tenderness
timeFrame: Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Knee Range of Motion (Flexion)
timeFrame: Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
measure: Vertical Jump Height
timeFrame: Baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours, and after 72 hours
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Islamabad
country: Pakistan
facility: Riphah International University (RIU)
state: Islamabad Capital Territory
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University, Islamabad.
name: Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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