Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Myofascial Release in Reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the Cervicothoracic Region

Study acronym: COMPARE-DOMS
Completed
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Summary
The current study is a randomized controlled trail comparing the effectiveness of IASTM and Myofascial Release for individuals with DOMS at cervicothoracic region. The trail aims to evaluate improvements in pain, ROM, and neck disability. Interventions will be delivered twice weekly for a specific duration. The primary outcomes is pain reduction, while the secondary outcomes include improved disability level and ROM. To conclude, IASTM demonstrated a significantly higher improvement compared to MFR in acute cervicothoracic DOMS in terms of pain, disability level, and ROM in all directions tested in adults.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07609498
Lead Sponsor Green International University
Conditions Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Muscle Soreness, Myalgia
Enrollment 58 participants
Start Date 2026-04-06
Primary Completion 2026-04-29 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-27