Touching the calf: which therapy boosts flexibility more?
NCT ID NCT07319507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different hand-on treatments for the calf and foot in 20 healthy young adults. One group got myofascial release, the other got fascial distortion model therapy. Researchers measured flexibility and balance right after a single session to see which worked better. The goal was to learn about short-term effects, not to treat any disease.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 29 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults in their 20s (aged 20-29 years). * Individuals without current musculoskeletal pain or functional limitations. * Individuals able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months. * Previous experience with plantar fascia manual therapy. * Presence of balance disorders or neurological impairments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gyeongsangnam-do
Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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