The Effect of Graston Technique on Ankle Mobility, Sit-Reach Test and Y-Balance Test (NCT06915571) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Graston Technique on Ankle Mobility, Sit-Reach Test and Y-Balance Test
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the effects of plantar fascia stretching and plantar fascia stretching with graston application on ankle mobility, flexibility and Y-Balance test results in recreationally active young adults. By comparing the effects of the two treatment methods on ankle function, it aims to demonstrate the potential benefits of both treatments.
It was intended to involve 60 participants, or 95% of the interval 0.80's study power.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* To be between the ages of 18-35
* Doing regular physical activity at least 2-3 times a week (Individuals who do sports recreationally)
* Individuals who signed the voluntary consent form before participating in the study and agreed to participate in all stages consciously
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having an ankle injury, plantar fascia or lower limb condition
* Serious injury, surgery or trauma to the lower extremity within the last 6 months
* Individuals practicing sports at a professional level
* Not volunteering to participate in the study or wanting to leave the study during the assessments
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Ankle Mobility
Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour
2
Flexibility Assessment
Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour.
3
Balance
Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06915571
SponsorSultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey