CompletedNot Applicable

Immediate Effects of Graston Massage on Muscle Properties and Performance in Elite Female Handball Players

Turkey (Türkiye)16 participantsStarted 2024-11-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of Graston massage on muscle mechanical properties and sports performance in elite handball players with isolated gastrocnemius tightness.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 27 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have IGT in at least one leg. * Age range must be between 19-27 years. * Must have been a licensed handball player for at least the past five years. * Must not have undergone any surgical operation in the past year. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are in their menstrual period will be excluded from the study. * Those who have used pharmacological products classified as muscle relaxants or derivatives within the last 24 hours will be excluded. * Those who do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.

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

IGT (isolated gastrocnemius tightness) Assessment

Timeframe: Baseline

Assessment of Muscle Mechanical Properties

Timeframe: Baseline

Measuring Strength

Timeframe: Baseline

Measuring Agility

Timeframe: Baseline

Vertical Jump Test

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06911580

SponsorGiresun University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 27 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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