Could a chitosan gel help athletes heal hamstring injuries faster?
NCT ID NCT07544004
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a gel called chitosan, applied with ultrasound (phonophoresis), to standard exercise rehab helps athletes with recurrent hamstring strains recover better. Eighty male recreational football players will either get the real treatment or a sham version. Researchers will measure pain, function, strength, flexibility, and healing using ultrasound scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
chitosan phonophoresis (a gel applied with ultrasound)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to speed up healing and improve muscle function in athletes with recurring hamstring injuries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 male football players, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is added to standard rehab, so any benefit may be modest.
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Cairo Uneversity
Cairo, Egypt