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Acute Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy in Adolescent Cyclists

Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2025-09-30

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on balance, explosive strength, and functional performance in adolescent competitive cyclists aged 12-15. A total of 32 participants will be randomly assigned to either a PMT group, which will receive a single session of vibration-based therapy using a handheld percussion device (Compex Fixx 2.0), or a control group with passive rest. Performance parameters will be assessed using the Y Balance Test, vertical jump, hop tests, 10-second sprint cycling, and isometric muscle strength via dynamometry. The study seeks to determine whether PMT offers short-term neuromuscular benefits that may enhance cycling performance in youth athletes.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 12 and 15 years * Licensed competitive cyclist for at least 2 years * Participating in at least 4 training sessions per week * No lower extremity injuries in the past 6 months * Voluntary participation by signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery in the knee, hip, or ankle joints * Presence of neurological, vestibular, or systemic balance disorders * Use of medications that may affect performance * Any orthopedic condition that prevents participation in performance tests

What they're measuring

Y Balance Test Composite Score

Timeframe: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07206576

SponsorMedipol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-14

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