Tokyo, May 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061566) titled 'Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Mechanical and Sensory Stimulation to the Plantar Surface on Foot Function and Postural Control Function' on May 14.
Study Type:
Interventional
Study Design:
Basic Design - Cross-over
Randomization - Randomized
Blinding - Single blind -participants are blinded
Control - Placebo
Primary Sponsor:
Institute - Graduate School, Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Condition:
Condition - healthy adults
Classification by malignancy - Others
Genomic information - NO
Objective:
Narrative objectives1 - To clarify the effects of a self-care intervention using a massage ball applied to the plantar surface on foot function and postural control function, and to propose safe and practical implementation guidelines.
Basic objectives2 - Safety,Efficacy
Intervention:
Interventions/Control_1 - Low-intensity self-ball condition
Site: Plantar surface
Intensity: 40% to 60% of the pressure pain threshold
Duration: 60 seconds per set, 3 sets
Interventions/Control_2 - Low-intensity self-ball condition
Site: Plantar surface
Intensity: 110% to 130% of the pressure pain threshold
Duration: 60 seconds per set, 3 sets
Eligibility:
Age-lower limit - 18
years-old
=
Gender - Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria - Healthy adults aged 18 years or older
Individuals who provide informed consent and are able to participate in the study
Individuals identified as right-foot dominant based on the Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria - Individuals with a history of lower limb injury or surgery within the past year
Individuals with pain in the right lower limb
Individuals with skin abnormalities at the intervention site
Individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
Individuals who engage in regular exercise three or more times per week
Target Size - 20
Recruitment Status:
Recruitment status - Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 05 Month 08 Day
Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 05 Month 20 Day
Last follow-up date - 2026 Year 08 Month 31 Day
To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070445
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