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New treatment option for Hamstring Injury
Official title Myofascial Release Combined With FIFA 11+: Effects on Hamstring Flexibility and Injury Risk
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07484698
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Football is a physically demanding sport that involves frequent jumping, cutting, and sudden changes in direction, making players vulnerable to various musculoskeletal injuries especially around the knee(1, 2). If not properly addressed, such mechanical demands can place excessive stress on key structures like the Hamstring, ACL and MCL, increasing the risk of injury during high-impact movement(1).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 16 to 30. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Male football players aged 16-30 years.
- Able to comply with a 6-week FIFA 11+ program.
- Provide informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Acute or chronic hamstring injury.
- Recent major surgery of the lower limb or ongoing rehab plan.
- Inability to safely perform exercises included in the FIFA 11+ program.
- Non-compliance with baseline assessments or the training schedule.
- Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting lower limb function.
- Unable to achieve ≥65% limb symmetry index (LSI) in any hop test.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male football players aged 16-30 years.
- Able to comply with a 6-week FIFA 11+ program.
- Provide informed consent.
- Acute or chronic hamstring injury.
- Recent major surgery of the lower limb or ongoing rehab plan.
- Inability to safely perform exercises included in the FIFA 11+ program.
- Non-compliance with baseline assessments or the training schedule.
- Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting lower limb function.
- Unable to achieve ≥65% limb symmetry index (LSI) in any hop test.
- Undergoing physiotherapy or post-rehabilitation care.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chakdara, KPK, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 16 years to 30 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chakdara, KPK, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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