Percussive massage therapy and muscle structure study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests how percussive massage therapy affects muscle structure in healthy young adults. It may help understand if this type of massage can improve muscle function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have not had any surgery in your life.
- You have not been hospitalized for any reason in the last two years.
- You have not been admitted to a hospital for treatment in the last six months.
- You have not used any medication (including over-the-counter) in the last three months.
- You have no known serious health conditions like heart, lung, nerve, bone, or immune problems.
- You have no current health complaints or symptoms.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 25.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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