Differences in Autonomic Recovery Between Physically Active and Inactive Women Following an Autom… (NCT07529678) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Differences in Autonomic Recovery Between Physically Active and Inactive Women Following an Automated Massage Chair Intervention
Malaysia20 participantsStarted 2024-04-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to investigate whether an automated massage chair can improve the body's recovery system in healthy young women (aged 19-26 years) who are either physically active or inactive.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does a single session in an automated massage chair improve heart rate variability (HRV) as an indicator of stress, relaxation, and recovery balance?
2. Do individuals who are more physically active recover better after using a massage chair compared to those who are inactive?
Researchers will compare the physically active group to the physically inactive group to see if baseline physical activity levels influence the short-term recovery effects of the massage at different time points.
Participants will:
1. Complete a standardized 20-minute automated massage chair session using a preset program at a self-selected moderate intensity.
2. Have their heart rate data collected at baseline, prior to the massage session.
3. Undergo follow-up heart rate data collection at 24, 48, and 72 hours after the session to monitor short-term recovery changes.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 26 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Participants in the physically active group were university athletes from various sports (athletics, football, volleyball, and badminton) with at least one year of competition experience at the university level and who engaged in supervised training sessions at least three times per week. Physically inactive were those who did not meet these criteria and were identified as having low physical activity levels based on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
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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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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Heart rate variability
Timeframe: Baseline, post 24-hours, post 48-hours, post 72-hours