Evaluating Treatment Efficacy for Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Comparison of Combined Foam Rolling and Stretching with Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Alone in Athletes

Targeted Interventions for Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Foam Rolling and Stretching Combined with Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Alone Among Athletes - CIFRS Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000055882

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-30

Start date

2024-07-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

Interventions

Athletes receiving the combined treatment of foam rolling and stretching exercises along with strengthening exercises for Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Group 2 (Control Arm): Athletes receiving only

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Localized Pain: Participants must exhibit localized pain over the lateral epicondyle of the knee. Pain Exacerbation: Pain must be exacerbated by downhill running, indicating a functional limitation related to the condition. Reproducible Pain: Participants must demonstrate reproducible pain during the Noble compression test, confirming the diagnosis of ITBS. Knee Flexion Discomfort: Significant discomfort must be reported at approximately 30 degrees of knee flexion, which is characteristic of ITBS. ITB Tightness: Positive results on the modified Thomas and Ober tests must indicate iliotibial band (ITB) tightness, supporting the diagnosis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Other Knee Pathologies: Participants exhibiting symptoms of other knee conditions that may confound the results (e.g., patellar tendinopathy, meniscus injuries) will be excluded. History of Knee Surgery or Trauma: Any participant with a history of knee surgery or trauma on the affected side will be excluded to eliminate potential complications from previous injuries. Current Treatment for ITBS: Individuals currently undergoing treatment with iliotibial band stretching or foam rolling for iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) will be excluded to prevent interference with the study interventions. Voluntary Withdrawal: Participants who voluntarily withdraw from the study at any point will be excluded from the analysis. Session Attendance: Any participant missing more than two consecutive sessions or a total of over five training sessions will be excluded to ensure consistent participation in the intervention protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Intensity: Lower Extremity Function: Hip Abductor Strength: Iliotibial Band Flexibility:	—

Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactAynollah Naderi

Shahrood University of Technology Sport scinces

ay.naderi@shahroodut.ac.ir+982332392204

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026