Health, SubjectiveNCT06537245
Does Application Time Influence the Effect of Massage on Pain and Performance?
A study testing Massage in people with Health, Subjective, run by Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Introduction: The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health, Subjective
- What is being tested?
- Massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 11 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 23 Oct 2023to 25 Nov 2023
- 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 35 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- People who are not enrolled in the Physiotherapy course at the State University of Northern Paraná
- Are not in good health
- Have undergone surgery on the lower limbs within a period of 12 months
- Have practiced physical activity in the last 24 hours
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Does Application Time Influence the Effect of Massage on Pain and Performance? A Crossover Randomized Controlled Tria
Introduction: The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. Objective: To analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times on the dominant (DOM) and non dominant (ÑDOM) quadriceps muscles and clinical variables. Methods: Study carried out with 11 men aged 21.5(2.1) years, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage. Analysis onducted in SPSS, ANOVA was performed (with Bonferroni test, when necessary), providing effect sizes (p<0.05).
Read the detailed description
The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. The objective was to analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times with the participation of 11 men, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage.
- Conditions
- Health, Subjective
- Being tested
- Massage
- Keywords
- Massage, Recovery of Function, Muscle Strength
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MassageOther
Massage was applied in the both quads during 5 or 10 minutes, with differents pressures.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes massage group | Experimental | The anatomical location chosen for applying the massage was the anterior part of the thigh (muscular quadriceps femoris), due to the effort required by the stress protocol.
The participant was placed in the supine position and the massage was performed on the dominant limb (DOM) and the non-dominant limb (ÑDOM). The techniques used were: superficial and deep sliding, which is presented in two intensities, moderate or intense, with gradual increase. Intensity grading was controlled through participant self-reports. The massage was performed in the direction of the muscle fibers, from distal to proximal and following the lymphatic flow.
The massage had the following rhythm: 1 second of sliding and 1 second to return the hand to the initial position, totaling 2 seconds of sliding. The rhythm of the massage was controlled by an electronic metronome that was used only by the therapists during the technique. Receives: Other: Massage |
| 10 minutes massage group | Experimental | The anatomical location chosen for applying the massage was the anterior part of the thigh (muscular quadriceps femoris), due to the effort required by the stress protocol.
The participant was placed in the supine position and the massage was performed on the dominant limb (DOM) and the non-dominant limb (ÑDOM). The techniques used were: superficial and deep sliding, which is presented in two intensities, moderate or intense, with gradual increase. Intensity grading was controlled through participant self-reports. The massage was performed in the direction of the muscle fibers, from distal to proximal and following the lymphatic flow.
The massage had the following rhythm: 1 second of sliding and 1 second to return the hand to the initial position, totaling 2 seconds of sliding. The rhythm of the massage was controlled by an electronic metronome that was used only by the therapists during the technique. Receives: Other: Massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle Strenght.
Isokinetic Device.
Measured: Pre stress protocol and 40 minutes post stress protocol.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2024
- Study start23 Oct 2023
- Primary completion31 Oct 2023
- Study completion25 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health, SubjectiveStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jéssica Kirsch Micheletti, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
- Investigators
- Jessica Micheletti, Study director, UNorteParaná
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06537245
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UNorteParana
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Does Application Time Influence the Effect of Massage on Pain and Performance? A Crossover Randomized Controlled Tria
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06537245
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UNorteParana
- Conditions
- Health, Subjective
- Keywords
- Massage, Recovery of Function, Muscle Strength
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do ParanaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Aug 2024 (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.
Introduction: The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. Objective: To analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times on the dominant (DOM) and non dominant (ÑDOM) quadriceps muscles and clinical variables. Methods: Study carried out with 11 men aged 21.5(2.1) years, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage. Analysis onducted in SPSS, ANOVA was performed (with Bonferroni test, when necessary), providing effect sizes (p<0.05).
Detailed description
The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. The objective was to analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times with the participation of 11 men, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes massage group | Experimental | Other: MassageThe anatomical location chosen for applying the massage was the anterior part of the thigh (muscular quadriceps femoris), due to the effort required by the stress protocol. The participant was placed in the supine position and the massage was performed on the dominant limb (DOM) and the non-dominant limb (ÑDOM). The techniques used were: superficial and deep sliding, which is presented in two intensities, moderate or intense, with gradual increase. Intensity grading was controlled through participant self-reports. The massage was performed in the direction of the muscle fibers, from distal to proximal and following the lymphatic flow. The massage had the following rhythm: 1 second of sliding and 1 second to return the hand to the initial position, totaling 2 seconds of sliding. The rhythm of the massage was controlled by an electronic metronome that was used only by the therapists during the technique. |
| 10 minutes massage group | Experimental | Other: MassageThe anatomical location chosen for applying the massage was the anterior part of the thigh (muscular quadriceps femoris), due to the effort required by the stress protocol. The participant was placed in the supine position and the massage was performed on the dominant limb (DOM) and the non-dominant limb (ÑDOM). The techniques used were: superficial and deep sliding, which is presented in two intensities, moderate or intense, with gradual increase. Intensity grading was controlled through participant self-reports. The massage was performed in the direction of the muscle fibers, from distal to proximal and following the lymphatic flow. The massage had the following rhythm: 1 second of sliding and 1 second to return the hand to the initial position, totaling 2 seconds of sliding. The rhythm of the massage was controlled by an electronic metronome that was used only by the therapists during the technique. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- People who are not enrolled in the Physiotherapy course at the State University of Northern Paraná
- Are not in good health
- Have undergone surgery on the lower limbs within a period of 12 months
- Have practiced physical activity in the last 24 hours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MassageMassage was applied in the both quads during 5 or 10 minutes, with differents pressures. | Other | 10 minutes massage group, 5 minutes massage group |
Primary outcome
Muscle Strenght.
Time frame: Pre stress protocol and 40 minutes post stress protocol.
Isokinetic Device.
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 5 Aug 2024.
- 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.
Jessica Micheletti study director
UNorteParaná
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Massage in people with Health, Subjective, run by Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana at 1 site in Brazil.
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 0 inclusion and 4 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 5 Aug 2024. 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 Brazil. 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?
Muscle Strenght. (time frame: Pre stress protocol and 40 minutes post stress protocol.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Aug 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.