Muscle ArchitectureNCT07367243
Percussive Massage Therapy and Muscle Architecture
A study testing Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) in people with Muscle Architecture, run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood. This study aims to examine the acute effects of PMT applied to the plantar flexor muscles on the muscle architecture of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Muscle Architecture
- What is being tested?
- Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 17 Nov 2025to 10 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 30 years
Who cannot join
- History of any surgical procedure
- Hospitalization for any reason within the last two years
- Hospital admission for treatment purposes within the last six months
- Use of any medication within the last three months
- History of congenital, neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or cardiopulmonary pathology or anomaly
- Presence of any known serious systemic disease
- Current health-related complaints or symptoms
- Body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m² or higher
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, 61080
Murat Emirzeoglu, PhD, +904623774270, muratemirzeoglu@ktu.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Therapy Applied to Healthy Individuals on Gastrocnemius Muscle Architecture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood. This study aims to examine the acute effects of PMT applied to the plantar flexor muscles on the muscle architecture of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a PMT group or a control group. Ultrasonographic assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to evaluate muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length. The findings of this study may help clarify the acute effects of PMT on muscle structure.
- Conditions
- Muscle Architecture
- Being tested
- Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)Other
Percussive massage therapy is applied to the plantar flexor muscle groups of both legs for 8 minutes using standardized procedures.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) | Experimental | Participants in this arm receive percussive massage therapy applied to the plantar flexor muscle groups of both legs. The intervention is administered for 8 minutes under standardized conditions. Receives: Other: Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this arm do not receive any intervention and rest in a prone position. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle Architecture
Changes in gastrocnemius medialis and gastrocnemius lateralis muscle architecture, including muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length, are assessed using ultrasonography.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start17 Nov 2025
- Primary completion10 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Muscle ArchitectureStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Murat Emirzeoglu, Karadeniz Technical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07367243
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-69
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 26 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Therapy Applied to Healthy Individuals on Gastrocnemius Muscle Architecture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07367243
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-69
- Conditions
- Muscle Architecture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Study start
- 17 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2026 (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.
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood. This study aims to examine the acute effects of PMT applied to the plantar flexor muscles on the muscle architecture of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a PMT group or a control group. Ultrasonographic assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to evaluate muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length. The findings of this study may help clarify the acute effects of PMT on muscle structure.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) | Experimental | Other: Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)Participants in this arm receive percussive massage therapy applied to the plantar flexor muscle groups of both legs. The intervention is administered for 8 minutes under standardized conditions. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this arm do not receive any intervention and rest in a prone position. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 30 years
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- History of any surgical procedure
- Hospitalization for any reason within the last two years
- Hospital admission for treatment purposes within the last six months
- Use of any medication within the last three months
- History of congenital, neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or cardiopulmonary pathology or anomaly
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)Percussive massage therapy is applied to the plantar flexor muscle groups of both legs for 8 minutes using standardized procedures. | Other | Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) |
Primary outcome
Muscle Architecture
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention
Changes in gastrocnemius medialis and gastrocnemius lateralis muscle architecture, including muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length, are assessed using ultrasonography.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jan 2026.
- 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT) in people with Muscle Architecture, run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 1 inclusion and 8 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jan 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Murat Emirzeoglu, PhD (+904623774270, muratemirzeoglu@ktu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Muscle Architecture (time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention). 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 26 Jan 2026.