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Can a budget massage tool loosen tight calves as well as a costly one?

NCT ID NCT07822594

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Primorska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a handheld massage technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization changes the stiffness of calf muscles and tendons and improves ankle flexibility in healthy young adults. Participants are assigned by chance to one of three groups: treatment with a higher-cost tool, treatment with a lower-cost tool, or a period of rest without treatment. The team measures tissue stiffness and ankle range of motion before and right after each session. They also ask participants who receive the massage to rate how pleasant and relaxing it felt.

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Active substance
instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, a technique that uses a handheld tool to massage and stretch the tissue in the lower leg
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a low-cost massage tool loosens calf tissue and improves ankle motion as well as a pricier one, making the technique more affordable for athletes and therapists.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short study in healthy young adults, so any changes may be minor and temporary. The results might not apply to older people, athletes, or those with injuries.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 40 years * Healthy volunteer * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current or previous lower-limb injury * Neuromuscular disorder * Neurological disorder

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Muscle stiffness

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  • University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola

    Izola, Urban Municipality of Koper, 6310, Slovenia

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