Effect of Total Cold Water Immersion Vs Ice Massage Modalities (NCT04183816) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Total Cold Water Immersion Vs Ice Massage Modalities
Lebanon60 participantsStarted 2018-11-01
Plain-language summary
Evidence regarding the effect of the therapeutic modalities on muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) was lacking. Therefore, this study played a role in bridging this gap, where total cold-water immersion (TCWI) values return to baseline 72 h after the muscle damage protocol, regarding creatine kinase (CK) levels, power and strength, and delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS).
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 44 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Lebanese adults aged between 19 and 44 years,
* resided in Tyre and Saida districts, and Beirut governorate,
* regular exercise (30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity on at least 3 d. wk-1 for at least the past 3 months).
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of serious lower limb trauma (fractures, meniscus or ligament tears)
* troubles of the sensation of cold temperature,
* cardiopulmonary or inflammatory diseases
* follow regular strength and plyometric training exercises
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change measure of Serum creatine kinase blood test