Can a special massage tool boost brain and body in seniors?
NCT ID NCT07208630
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) can improve both physical function and thinking skills in people aged 65-75. Sixty participants will receive either IASTM or traditional physical therapy twice a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in balance, walking speed, and cognitive scores.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) using stainless-steel tools
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help older adults move better and think sharper.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on thinking is uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy
RECRUITINGGiza, Egypt
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