[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-study-detail:100636324":3},{"organization":4,"armGroups":7,"interventions":20,"overallOfficials":24,"centralContacts":27,"locations":24,"responsibleParty":33,"collaborators":24,"id":37,"slug":38,"hasResults":39,"nctId":40,"briefTitle":41,"officialTitle":42,"acronym":43,"eligibilityCriteria":44,"healthyVolunteers":45,"sex":46,"minAge":47,"maxAge":24,"enrollmentInfo":48,"targetDuration":24,"studyType":51,"phases":52,"briefSummary":54,"conditions":55,"keywords":24,"overallStatus":58,"whyStopped":24,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":59,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":60,"startDateStruct":63,"completionDateStruct":65,"leadSponsor":67,"locationsCount":24},{"fullName":5,"class":6},"Universidad Europea de Madrid","OTHER",[8,14],{"label":9,"type":10,"description":11,"interventionNames":12},"Foam roller","EXPERIMENTAL","A foam roller is a cylindrical tool used for self-myofascial release (SMR), a technique that involves applying pressure to muscle groups to alleviate muscle tightness, improve flexibility, and reduce soreness. It is widely used in physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, and fitness routines. The foam roller is typically made from a dense foam material that allows for controlled compression of the muscles and fascia during rolling movements.\n\nIn the study, participants will use a foam roller to target the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) on their dominant leg. The foam roller technique consists of rolling the device along the targeted muscle areas in both directions-cranial to caudal (from the top to the bottom) and vice versa-at a slow, controlled pace (30 rolls per minute).",[13],"Other: Foam roller",{"label":15,"type":16,"description":17,"interventionNames":18},"Massage","ACTIVE_COMPARATOR","The therapeutic massage used in this study involves manual techniques to reduce muscle tone and improve flexibility in the calf muscles. It includes:\n\n1. Deep Gliding Stroke: Sliding from the upper to the lower part of the calf to relax the muscles.\n2. Soleus Compression: Applying pressure to the soleus muscle with the hands to release tension.\n3. Calf Compression: Applying pressure to specific points on the calf to alleviate stiffness.\n\nEach technique lasts for 2 minutes, with a total intervention time of 8 minutes per participant. The goal is to reduce muscle tone and enhance relaxation",[19],"Other: Massage",[21,25],{"type":6,"name":9,"description":22,"armGroupLabels":23,"otherNames":24},"The foam roller is used for self-myofascial release (SMR) to reduce muscle tightness and improve flexibility. In this study, participants will use the foam roller on their dominant calf muscles, rolling it up and down at a controlled pace (30 rolls per minute). The pressure applied should be moderate, staying within a pain tolerance of 6\u002F10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).\n\nThe technique is repeated three times, with a one-minute rest between sets. The goal is to enhance muscle relaxation and reduce muscle tone",[9],null,{"type":6,"name":15,"description":17,"armGroupLabels":26,"otherNames":24},[15],[28],{"name":29,"role":30,"phone":31,"phoneExt":24,"email":32},"Carlos Romero Phd","CONTACT","+34686849824","CARLOS.ROMERO@UNIVERSIDADEUROPEA.ES",{"type":34,"investigatorFullName":35,"investigatorTitle":36,"investigatorAffiliation":5,"oldNameTitle":24,"oldOrganization":24},"PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR","Carlos Romero Morales","Full Professor","100636324","foam-roller-compared-to-massage-on-reducing-calf-muscle-tone-in-healthy-subjects-100636324",false,"NCT07564206","Foam Roller Compared to Massage on Reducing Calf Muscle Tone in Healthy Subjects","Effect of Foam Roller Compared to Massage on Reducing Calf Muscle Tone in Healthy Subject","FRTONE","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Age: Participants aged between 18 and 45 years.\n2. Health Status: Healthy individuals with no prior musculoskeletal conditions in the lower limbs.\n3. Pain-Free: Participants should not have had pain in the gastrocnemius or Achilles tendon in the last 3 months.\n4. Willingness: Participants must provide informed consent and be available for the intervention and necessary evaluations.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Musculoskeletal Conditions: Individuals with any pathologies in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus) or Achilles tendon.\n2. Vascular or Neurological Issues: Participants with vascular diseases or neurological disorders that may interfere with the interventions or muscle response.\n3. Skin Conditions: Exclusion of participants with skin alterations, infections, or open wounds in the area of intervention.\n4. Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant.\n5. Sensitivity Issues: Participants with altered sensitivity in the lower limbs or any condition that may affect the response to the techniques.\n6. Non-Compliance: Individuals who do not provide informed consent or are not available for the required evaluations.",true,"ALL","18 Years",{"count":49,"type":50},20,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[53],"NA","Objective: This study aims to compare the effects of two techniques-foam rolling (FR) and therapeutic massage-on reducing the muscle tone in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) of healthy individuals.\n\nMethods: A randomized, controlled crossover design was used with 40 healthy participants (aged 18-45). Participants were randomly assigned to either a foam roller or a therapeutic massage group. The interventions were applied to the dominant leg, and muscle tone was measured pre- and post-intervention using a MyotonPro device. The primary outcome was muscle tone (Hz), and secondary outcomes included muscle stiffness (N\u002Fm) and elasticity (D \\[log\\]).\n\nResults: The study will assess the effectiveness of each intervention on muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity. It aims to determine whether foam rolling is as effective or superior to traditional massage in reducing calf muscle tone.\n\nConclusion: This research will contribute to understanding the efficacy of foam rolling as a self-administered technique for muscle tone reduction and its potential application in clinical and athletic settings",[56,57],"Muscle Tone","Healthy Adult","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-04-26",{"date":61,"type":62},"2026-05-04","ACTUAL",{"date":64,"type":50},"2026-05-15",{"date":66,"type":50},"2026-07-15",{"name":5,"class":6}]