UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000061427 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000070287 |
| Scientific Title | The effects of hydrotherapy alone, massage therapy alone, and combined hydrotherapy-massage therapy on lower limb muscle co-contraction and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness: a three-arm randomized controlled trial |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/05/01 |
| Last modified on | 2026/05/01 04:34:12 |
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Basic information
Public title
The effects of hydrotherapy alone, massage therapy alone, and combined hydrotherapy-massage therapy on lower limb muscle co-contraction and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness: a three-arm randomized controlled trial
Acronym
The effects of hydrotherapy alone, massage therapy alone, and combined hydrotherapy-massage therapy on lower limb muscle co-contraction and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness: a three-arm randomized controlled trial
Scientific Title
The effects of hydrotherapy alone, massage therapy alone, and combined hydrotherapy-massage therapy on lower limb muscle co-contraction and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness: a three-arm randomized controlled trial
Scientific Title:Acronym
The effects of hydrotherapy alone, massage therapy alone, and combined hydrotherapy-massage therapy on lower limb muscle co-contraction and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness: a three-arm randomized controlled trial
Region
| Asia(except Japan) |
Condition
Condition
pre-post
Classification by specialty
| Rehabilitation medicine | Not applicable | Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Malignancy
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
The primary objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of a six-week combined hydrotherapy and massage therapy program on lower limb muscle co-contraction (assessed by surface electromyography) and plantar pressure distribution in adolescent soccer players with triceps surae tightness.
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Lower limb muscle co-contraction ratios
Key secondary outcomes
Plantar pressure distribution parameters
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Parallel
Randomization
Randomized
Randomization unit
Individual
Blinding
Single blind -investigator(s) and assessor(s) are blinded
Control
Active
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
3
Purpose of intervention
Treatment
Type of intervention
| Other |
Interventions/Control_1
Combined Hydrotherapy and Massage Therapy
Interventions/Control_2
Hydrotherapy
Interventions/Control_3
Massage Therapy
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 15 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 19 | years-old | >= |
Gender
Male
Key inclusion criteria
Diagnosis of triceps surae tightness
Defined as ankle dorsiflexion range of motion less than 10 with the knee extended
Presence of bilateral or unilateral triceps surae tightness confirmed by clinical examination
No acute lower extremity injury in the past 3 months
Key exclusion criteria
History of lower extremity surgery (ankle, knee, or Achilles tendon) in the previous 12 months
Acute or chronic ankle instability or recurrent ankle sprains (more than 3 episodes in the past year)
Current lower limb musculoskeletal injury or pain that could interfere with training or testing
Neurological disorders, balance disorders, or any condition affecting proprioception or neuromuscular control
Participation in any other manual therapy, hydrotherapy, or structured stretching program during the study period
Severe foot deformities (e.g., pes cavus, severe pes planus) or significant leg length discrepancy (>1.5 cm)
Contraindications to hydrotherapy (e.g., open wounds, uncontrolled epilepsy, or fear of water)
Use of muscle relaxants or any medication that could significantly affect muscle tone or performance
Inability to attend at least 80% of the scheduled intervention sessions
Target sample size
45
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Qazal |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Marvastinia |
Organization
AZAD UNI
Division name
IAUETB
Zip code
1491115719
Address
Mirdamad, South Razan Street, Hesari Street, Keshvari Sport complex, Tehran, Iran.
TEL
989336487376
Qazal.marvastinia@gmail.com
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Ghazal |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Marvastinia |
Organization
Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch, Tehran
Division name
IAUETB
Zip code
1491115719
Address
Mirdamad, South Razan Street, Hesari Street, Keshvari Sport complex, Tehran, Iran.
TEL
989336487376
Homepage URL
Qazal.marvastinia@gmail.com
Sponsor or person
Institute
IAUETB
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
IAUETB
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Self funding
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
IAUETB
Address
Mirdamad, South Razan Street, Hesari Street, Keshvari Sport complex, Tehran, Iran.
Tel
989336487376
Qazal.marvastinia@gmail.com
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 05 | Month | 01 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 10 | Day |
Date of IRB
| 2026 | Year | 01 | Month | 10 | Day |
Anticipated trial start date
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 12 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 22 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 05 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 05 | Month | 01 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070287
