Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy (NCT07354256) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy
Saudi Arabia18 participantsStarted 2024-10-14
Plain-language summary
This randomized crossover study investigates the acute effects of different percussive massage intensities on agility, jumping, strength, and power performance in trained male football players. Participants complete three experimental conditions (no massage, low-intensity percussive massage, and moderate-intensity percussive massage) at two different times of day (morning and evening). Performance outcomes are assessed immediately following each intervention to examine dose-response effects and potential interactions with circadian timing.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male football players aged 18-25 years
* Possession of an active football license
* Minimum of 2 years of systematic football training experience
* Regular participation in football training at least three times per week
* Willingness and ability to attend both morning and evening testing sessions
* Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury
* History of neurological disorders
* Any medical condition that could affect neuromuscular performance or limit safe participation
* Current illness, pain, or discomfort during the study period
* Inability to complete all experimental sessions or comply with study procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
1
Agility Performance
Timeframe: Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)
2
Countermovement Jump Height
Timeframe: Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)
3
Agility
Timeframe: Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)