PNF Versus Cryotherapy in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (NCT07624032) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PNF Versus Cryotherapy in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Spain29 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, double-blind, single-center pilot clinical trial evaluated three interventions for delayed onset muscle soreness in the hamstring muscles.
Twenty-nine untrained adults were included. Delayed onset muscle soreness was induced using two eccentric hamstring exercises. Participants were then assigned to one of three groups: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, local cryotherapy, or placebo consisting of water with sugar.
The main outcome was pressure pain threshold in the hamstring muscles. Other outcomes included knee range of motion, hamstring strength, pain intensity, perceived exertion, and blood lactate levels. Measurements were taken before the eccentric exercise, 24 hours after exercise before treatment, immediately after treatment, and 48 hours after exercise.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged between 18 and 45 years.
* Participants who did not usually perform physical exercise or whose exercise was not focused on the lower limbs.
* Participants who had previously experienced delayed onset muscle soreness and were familiar with its effects.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Musculoskeletal injury of the lower limb.
* Pregnancy.
* Diabetes.
* Cardiovascular problems.
* History of cancer.
* Autoimmune diseases, including Raynaud disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
* Sensory disorders.
* Skin disorders.
* Skin conditions.
* Peripheral venous or lymphatic vascular insufficiency.
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Pressure Pain Threshold in the Hamstring Muscles
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours after eccentric exercise before treatment, immediately after treatment, and 48 hours after eccentric exercise