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Mind over muscle: how your thoughts may boost foam rolling results

NCT ID NCT07031193

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of South Dakota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether the instructions given during foam rolling affect pain and flexibility outcomes. Twenty healthy adults will receive different cues—one focused on pain reduction, another on improving range of motion—while performing the same foam rolling technique. The goal is to see if psychological factors, not just physical ones, explain why foam rolling works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
foam rolling with different instructions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that the way instructions are given influences physical therapy outcomes, potentially improving rehabilitation techniques.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effects may be small or not statistically significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fluent in English and primary language Exclusion Criteria: * Current musculoskeletal injury of the lower limbs for which they are receiving medical care. * Recent surgery to the lower limbs that has not been fully released for full participation by a medical provider. * Use of any pain-relieving medications within the last 24 hours. * Any medical condition that limits their perception of pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Foam roller

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of South Dakota

    Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069, United States