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Foam roller showdown: can it beat a real massage?

NCT ID NCT07564206

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares foam rolling and therapeutic massage to see which is better at relaxing calf muscles. Twenty healthy adults will try both techniques, and researchers will measure muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity. The goal is to find out if a simple foam roller can work as well as a professional massage.

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Active substance
foam roller and massage
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that foam rolling is as effective as massage for relaxing tight calf muscles, offering a convenient self-care option.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with muscle conditions. The effects may be minor or temporary.

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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

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: Participants aged between 18 and 45 years. 2. Health Status: Healthy individuals with no prior musculoskeletal conditions in the lower limbs. 3. Pain-Free: Participants should not have had pain in the gastrocnemius or Achilles tendon in the last 3 months. 4. Willingness: Participants must provide informed consent and be available for the intervention and necessary evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Musculoskeletal Conditions: Individuals with any pathologies in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus) or Achilles tendon. 2. Vascular or Neurological Issues: Participants with vascular diseases or neurological disorders that may interfere with the interventions or muscle response. 3. Skin Conditions: Exclusion of participants with skin alterations, infections, or open wounds in the area of intervention. 4. Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant. 5. Sensitivity Issues: Participants with altered sensitivity in the lower limbs or any condition that may affect the response to the techniques. 6. Non-Compliance: Individuals who do not provide informed consent or are not available for the required evaluations.

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Healthy adult Muscle tone

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