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Physiotherapy showdown: massage, heat, or exercise for knee tendon health?

NCT ID NCT07315906

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested how a single session of deep friction massage, heat pack, or quadriceps exercise affects the patellar tendon in 84 healthy adults. Researchers measured skin temperature, muscle strength, flexibility, and pulse rate before and up to an hour after treatment. The goal was to understand the immediate physical responses to these common physiotherapy techniques.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18 to 24 years * Not having engaged in regular exercise training within the past 6 months * Body Mass Index (BMI) below 30 * Ability to complete all assessment procedures * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any systemic or musculoskeletal disorder * Onset of pain during the assessment procedure * History of knee joint or peri-articular injury within the past 6 months * Presence of neurological, vascular, or rheumatological disease * Any dermatological condition that may affect skin integrity

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Patellar tendon

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir

    Izmir, balçova, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)