Massage at the right time of day may boost athlete brain function
NCT ID NCT07367607
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different types of massage—manual, vibration, and percussion—affect brain activity in 12 male taekwondo athletes when given at different times of day. The athletes were all healthy black belts with years of training. Researchers used EEG to measure brain waves, aiming to see if the timing of massage changes its effects on the nervous system. The goal is to better understand how recovery techniques can be optimized for performance.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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12 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male taekwondo athletes aged 18-25 years * Minimum of 4 years of structured taekwondo training * Training frequency ≥ 5 days/week * Black belt (1st Dan or higher) * No musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological or psychiatric disorders * Use of stimulant substances or anti-inflammatory medication * Irregular sleep-wake patterns (e.g., shift work) * Withdrawal of consent at any stage
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Locations
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Faculty of Sport Sciences, İnönü University
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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