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Evaluating Combined Electromagnetic Stimulation for Enhanced Physical and Psychological Recovery in Athletes with DOMS

Spain48 participantsStarted 2025-02-24

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial explores the impact of a combined transcranial and peripheral electromagnetic stimulation over the potential correlation between psychological well-being and recovery outcomes of young athletes experiencing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. be male,
. aged between 18 and 35 years
. engage in regular exercise at least three times per week for a minimum of one year
. have no hypersensitivity to the areas designated for peripheral stimulation
. be free from chronic conditions incompatible with exercise performance
. have no recent musculoskeletal injuries to the lower limbs within the past six months,
. be non-smokers
. possess the cognitive capacity to understand the study's objectives and procedures.

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

Big Five Personality Trait Short Questionnaire (Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame).

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI, Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II, Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

UCLA Loneliness Scale (Spanish version):

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (Spanish version):

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06855316

SponsorSierra Varona SL

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-03

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. be male,
. aged between 18 and 35 years
. engage in regular exercise at least three times per week for a minimum of one year
. have no hypersensitivity to the areas designated for peripheral stimulation
. be free from chronic conditions incompatible with exercise performance
. have no recent musculoskeletal injuries to the lower limbs within the past six months,
. be non-smokers
. possess the cognitive capacity to understand the study's objectives and procedures.

What they're measuring

Big Five Personality Trait Short Questionnaire (Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame).

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI, Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II, Spanish version)

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

UCLA Loneliness Scale (Spanish version):

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)

Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (Spanish version):

Timeframe: Participants will complete questionnaires at 2 time points: just before treatment and after de last treatment (3 days after the first time frame)