Tokyo, Nov. 11 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000063580) titled 'A Study on the Effects of Heat Therapy and Stretching on Body Flexibility' on Nov. 11.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Double blind -all involved are blinded Control - Placebo

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hokuriku University

Condition: Condition - Healthy Adults Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - Limited range of motion (ROM) is a common functional impairment that significantly hinders daily living. Its causes are extremely diverse, ranging from soft tissues surrounding the joint, such as the skin, skeletal muscles, and joint capsule, to joint components such as bone and cartilage. ROM restrictions rank among the top three conditions treated in physical therapy and are a critical functional impairment that must be addressed in the field of rehabilitation (Japan Association of Physical Therapists, 1990-2010). The causes of ROM restrictions that can be expected to improve through conservative treatments such as physical therapy are related to the soft tissues surrounding the joints (Okita, 2014). Treatment strategies include physical therapy centered on heat therapy and exercise therapy, such as stretching. Previous studies have shown that heat therapy and stretching are effective in improving the extensibility of soft tissues (Harvey et al., 2017; Nakano et al., 2012). However, for both treatment methods, there has not yet been sufficient verification of factors such as the optimal duration and frequency required to maximize their effectiveness. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to verify the optimal methods of heat therapy and stretching to improve soft tissue extensibility. Basic objectives2 - Efficacy

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Sham Treatment Interventions/Control_2 - Thermal therapy Duration: 1-30 minutes Frequency: 1-5 times per week for 1-3 weeks

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old <= Age-upper limit - Not applicable Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Participants must be able-bodied individuals aged 18 or older who, after receiving an oral and written explanation of the purpose and methods of the study, as well as the risks and lack of compensation associated with participation, have provided written consent indicating their voluntary participation. Key exclusion criteria - Individuals who report severe pain that interferes with daily life, those with typical physical disabilities caused by conditions such as cerebrovascular disease or rheumatoid arthritis, and those with a history of fractures or other conditions in the upper extremities resulting in joint fusion are excluded. Target Size - 72

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Open public recruiting Date of protocol fixation - 2025 Year 12 Month 25 Day Date of IRB - 2025 Year 12 Month 25 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2025 Year 12 Month 25 Day Last follow-up date - 2027 Year 03 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000072758

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