Bicipital TendinitisNCT05033717
Effects of Tissue Flossing Technique for Bicipital Tendinitis
A study testing Tissue Flossing Technique and Static Stretching Technique in people with Bicipital Tendinitis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This project will be a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of tissue flossing technique versus static stretching exercises of bicep muscle on pain, range of motion and function in patients with bicipital tendinitis, so that we can have best treatment option for them. Duration will be of 6 months. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Bicipital Tendinitis
- What is being tested?
- Tissue Flossing Technique and Static Stretching Technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 30 Aug 2021to 30 Dec 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Bicep tendinitis with age 18 to 45 years
- Subjects with a history of repetitive overhead activities and pain in bicipital groove.
- Recent history of adhesive capsulitis.
- Chronic bicep weakness with history of recreational activities.
- Recreational athletes with history of pain and difficulty in overhead movements
Who cannot join
- Tumors of joint or bone.
- latex allergy
- Hypertension (i.e., resting systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg)
- Venous thrombotic disease
- Heart disease
- Respiratory disease;
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- Dermatitis
- Psychiatric condition e.g depression,
- Recent history of shoulder fracture or humerus fracture.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Osteoarthritis.
- Hyper-laxity of shoulder joint.
- Instability of shoulder
- Neuromuscular disorder
- Inflammatory disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Allied hospital Faisalabad, Pakistan
Faisalābad, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Effects of Tissue Flossing Technique Versus Static Stretching Exercises of Bicep Muscle on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Athletes With Bicipital Tendinitis
This project will be a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of tissue flossing technique versus static stretching exercises of bicep muscle on pain, range of motion and function in patients with bicipital tendinitis, so that we can have best treatment option for them. Duration will be of 6 months. Purposive sampling will be done. Subjects fulfilling eligibility criteria from Allied hospital Faisalabad, will be randomly allocated in two groups via lottery method. Baseline assessment will be done. Group A participants will be given baseline treatment along with tissue flossing. Group B participants will be given stretching exercises along with baseline treatment for two weeks, 3 sessions per week. Post intervention assessment will be done via, Numeric pain rating scale(NPRS),Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI) and goniometric measurements of shoulder ranges. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 20.
Read the detailed description
Inflammation of the bicep tendon is also known as "Bicipital Tendinitis" occurs most commonly in overhead athletes like racquet players, swimmers, gymnasts, tennis players, baseball pitchers, and rowing athletes. Tissue Flossing is a relatively novel practice that initially got recognition in weightlifting athletes. This technique has Japanese origin also known as the "Katsu Technique" or "Blood Flow Restriction technique" BFR. It works on the principle of optimizing the blood circulation to the muscles for fitness, early rehabilitation, and recovery within safe ranges.
The purpose of the current study is to determine the effects of the tissue flossing technique on the physical rehabilitation of bicipital tendinitis. It is a randomized controlled trial with the subjects having a history of bicipital tendinitis, shoulder pain, and recreational athletes with difficulty in overhead activities. Subjects with a history of neurological and psychological disorders, hypertension or heart diseases and with chronic arthritis will be excluded.
Participants will be randomly placed into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after flossing. The Control group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after bicep-stretching exercises. The total duration of this study will be six months with an assessment performed at baseline, before and after the treatment sessions. Numeric Pain rating scale, Goniometer, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analyzed statistically by using parametric or non-parametric tests after the completion of this study.
- Conditions
- Bicipital Tendinitis
- Being tested
- Tissue Flossing Technique, Static Stretching Technique
- Keywords
- Flossing, Flexibility, ROM, Prevention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tissue Flossing TechniqueOther
Subjects will receive tissue-flossing intervention on bicep muscle for 30 sec to 2 min with an occlusion pressure of 100 mmHg.
After removal of flossing, participants will perform bicep strengthening exercises at an intensity of 30% of 1 RM with 6-8 rep, 4 sets for a single day and 3 days per week for 2 weeks in total.
Static Stretching TechniqueOther
Subjects will perform passive static stretching exercises of bicep muscle. Each stretch will last for 30 sec at 100% of stretch intensity with 4 reps for each, 1 set per day and 3 days per week for total duration of two weeks.
After the application of static stretch, participants will perform bicep strengthening exercises at an intensity of 30% of 1 RM with 6-8 reps, 4 sets for a single day and 3 days per week for 2 weeks in total.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Tissue Flossing Technique Receives: Other: Tissue Flossing Technique |
| Group B | Active comparator | Static Stretching exercises Receives: Other: Static Stretching Technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric pain rating scale
The 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) is a measure of pain in which patients rate their pain ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain), and it has been shown to have concurrent and predictive validity as a measure of pain intensity.
Measured: 2nd Week
Shoulder pain and disability index
A shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) is used to measure the pain and disability associated with shoulder pathology. The SPADI is a self-administered index consisting of 13 items divided into two subscales: pain and disability. The SPADI is responsive to change and accurately discriminates among patients who are improved or worsened.
Measured: 2nd Week
Goniometer
A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint. The term Goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia, meaning "angle" and metron, meaning "measurement
Measured: 2nd Week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Sep 2021
- Study start30 Aug 2021
- Primary completion15 Dec 2021
- Study completion30 Dec 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Bicipital TendinitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Syed Shakil Ur Rehman, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05033717
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC//0413 Aroofa
- Status last verified
- Jan 2022
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2021
- Last updated
- 4 Jan 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
1. Care IP, Renee Yacoub C. REHABILITATION FOLLOWING BICEPS BRACHII AND SUPRASPINATUS TENDINOPATHIES IN A 5-YEAR-OLD HAVANESE. 2019.
Driller MW, Overmayer RG. The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance. Phys Ther Sport. 2017 May;25:20-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.12.004. Epub 2016 Dec 12.
PubMed 28254581Cheatham SW, Baker R. Quantification of the Rockfloss(R) Floss Band Stretch Force at Different Elongation Lengths. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Mar 1;29(3):377-380. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0034.
PubMed 310946476. Kiefer BN, Lemarr KE, Enriquez CC, Tivener KA, Daniel T. A pilot study: perceptual effects of the voodoo floss band on glenohumeral flexibility. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2017;22(4):29-33.
Borda J, Selhorst M. The use of compression tack and flossing along with lacrosse ball massage to treat chronic Achilles tendinopathy in an adolescent athlete: a case report. J Man Manip Ther. 2017 Feb;25(1):57-61. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2016.1159403. Epub 2016 May 30.
PubMed 28855793Ekeberg OM, Bautz-Holter E, Keller A, Tveita EK, Juel NG, Brox JI. A questionnaire found disease-specific WORC index is not more responsive than SPADI and OSS in rotator cuff disease. J Clin Epidemiol. 2010 May;63(5):575-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.07.012.
PubMed 19836206Abbott JH, Schmitt J. Minimum important differences for the patient-specific functional scale, 4 region-specific outcome measures, and the numeric pain rating scale. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Aug;44(8):560-4. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5248. Epub 2014 May 14.
PubMed 248284755. Parish E. Joint and Muscle Flossing.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Jan 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Tissue Flossing Technique Versus Static Stretching Exercises of Bicep Muscle on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Athletes With Bicipital Tendinitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05033717
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC//0413 Aroofa
- Conditions
- Bicipital Tendinitis
- Keywords
- Flossing, Flexibility, ROM, Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This project will be a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of tissue flossing technique versus static stretching exercises of bicep muscle on pain, range of motion and function in patients with bicipital tendinitis, so that we can have best treatment option for them. Duration will be of 6 months. Purposive sampling will be done. Subjects fulfilling eligibility criteria from Allied hospital Faisalabad, will be randomly allocated in two groups via lottery method. Baseline assessment will be done. Group A participants will be given baseline treatment along with tissue flossing. Group B participants will be given stretching exercises along with baseline treatment for two weeks, 3 sessions per week. Post intervention assessment will be done via, Numeric pain rating scale(NPRS),Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI) and goniometric measurements of shoulder ranges. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 20.
Detailed description
Inflammation of the bicep tendon is also known as "Bicipital Tendinitis" occurs most commonly in overhead athletes like racquet players, swimmers, gymnasts, tennis players, baseball pitchers, and rowing athletes. Tissue Flossing is a relatively novel practice that initially got recognition in weightlifting athletes. This technique has Japanese origin also known as the "Katsu Technique" or "Blood Flow Restriction technique" BFR. It works on the principle of optimizing the blood circulation to the muscles for fitness, early rehabilitation, and recovery within safe ranges.
The purpose of the current study is to determine the effects of the tissue flossing technique on the physical rehabilitation of bicipital tendinitis. It is a randomized controlled trial with the subjects having a history of bicipital tendinitis, shoulder pain, and recreational athletes with difficulty in overhead activities. Subjects with a history of neurological and psychological disorders, hypertension or heart diseases and with chronic arthritis will be excluded.
Participants will be randomly placed into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after flossing. The Control group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after bicep-stretching exercises. The total duration of this study will be six months with an assessment performed at baseline, before and after the treatment sessions. Numeric Pain rating scale, Goniometer, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analyzed statistically by using parametric or non-parametric tests after the completion of this study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Tissue Flossing TechniqueTissue Flossing Technique |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: Static Stretching TechniqueStatic Stretching exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Bicep tendinitis with age 18 to 45 years
- Subjects with a history of repetitive overhead activities and pain in bicipital groove.
- Recent history of adhesive capsulitis.
- Chronic bicep weakness with history of recreational activities.
- Recreational athletes with history of pain and difficulty in overhead movements
Key exclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Tumors of joint or bone.
- latex allergy
- Hypertension (i.e., resting systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg)
- Venous thrombotic disease
- Heart disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tissue Flossing TechniqueSubjects will receive tissue-flossing intervention on bicep muscle for 30 sec to 2 min with an occlusion pressure of 100 mmHg. After removal of flossing, participants will perform bicep strengthening exercises at an intensity of 30% of 1 RM with 6-8 rep, 4 sets for a single day and 3 days per week for 2 weeks in total. | Other | Group A |
| Static Stretching TechniqueSubjects will perform passive static stretching exercises of bicep muscle. Each stretch will last for 30 sec at 100% of stretch intensity with 4 reps for each, 1 set per day and 3 days per week for total duration of two weeks. After the application of static stretch, participants will perform bicep strengthening exercises at an intensity of 30% of 1 RM with 6-8 reps, 4 sets for a single day and 3 days per week for 2 weeks in total. | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Numeric pain rating scale
Time frame: 2nd Week
The 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) is a measure of pain in which patients rate their pain ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain), and it has been shown to have concurrent and predictive validity as a measure of pain intensity.
Shoulder pain and disability index
Time frame: 2nd Week
A shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) is used to measure the pain and disability associated with shoulder pathology. The SPADI is a self-administered index consisting of 13 items divided into two subscales: pain and disability. The SPADI is responsive to change and accurately discriminates among patients who are improved or worsened.
Goniometer
Time frame: 2nd Week
A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint. The term Goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia, meaning "angle" and metron, meaning "measurement
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Jan 2022.
- Background1. Care IP, Renee Yacoub C. REHABILITATION FOLLOWING BICEPS BRACHII AND SUPRASPINATUS TENDINOPATHIES IN A 5-YEAR-OLD HAVANESE. 2019.
- Background: PubMed 28254581Driller MW, Overmayer RG. The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance. Phys Ther Sport. 2017 May;25:20-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.12.004. Epub 2016 Dec 12.
- Background: PubMed 31094647Cheatham SW, Baker R. Quantification of the Rockfloss(R) Floss Band Stretch Force at Different Elongation Lengths. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Mar 1;29(3):377-380. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0034.
- Background6. Kiefer BN, Lemarr KE, Enriquez CC, Tivener KA, Daniel T. A pilot study: perceptual effects of the voodoo floss band on glenohumeral flexibility. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2017;22(4):29-33.
- Background: PubMed 28855793Borda J, Selhorst M. The use of compression tack and flossing along with lacrosse ball massage to treat chronic Achilles tendinopathy in an adolescent athlete: a case report. J Man Manip Ther. 2017 Feb;25(1):57-61. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2016.1159403. Epub 2016 May 30.
- Background: PubMed 19836206Ekeberg OM, Bautz-Holter E, Keller A, Tveita EK, Juel NG, Brox JI. A questionnaire found disease-specific WORC index is not more responsive than SPADI and OSS in rotator cuff disease. J Clin Epidemiol. 2010 May;63(5):575-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.07.012.
- Background: PubMed 24828475Abbott JH, Schmitt J. Minimum important differences for the patient-specific functional scale, 4 region-specific outcome measures, and the numeric pain rating scale. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Aug;44(8):560-4. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5248. Epub 2014 May 14.
- Background5. Parish E. Joint and Muscle Flossing.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Syed Shakil Ur Rehman principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tissue Flossing Technique and Static Stretching Technique in people with Bicipital Tendinitis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Jan 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric pain rating scale (time frame: 2nd Week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05033717, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Jan 2022.