Roller massage may give blood pressure a gentle nudge downward

NCT ID NCT07520474

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a single session of roller massage can lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. Twenty-nine participants received both a roller massage session and a control session on different days. The researchers measured blood pressure and tissue hardness to see if changes in muscle stiffness were linked to blood pressure drops. The goal was to better understand how massage might affect the body's cardiovascular system.

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Locations

  • University of Palermo

    Palermo, Sicily, 90144, Italy

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