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Could a simple massage help stroke survivors walk better?

NCT ID NCT07537322

Symptom relief Sponsor: Majmaah University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether deep friction massage can reduce muscle stiffness in the thigh (quadriceps) of people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. Thirty adults will either receive the massage plus standard physiotherapy, or physiotherapy alone. Researchers will measure changes in spasticity, leg movement, and mobility to see if the massage adds any benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
deep friction massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease muscle stiffness and improve walking after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The massage technique may not prove more effective than standard physiotherapy, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 40 years * Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke diagnosis. * Subacute stage (1-6 months after stroke) * Quadriceps spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale 1 or above) * Walking with or without assistive aids. * Stable health-wise and can be involved in rehabilitation. Exclusion Criteria: * The participants were not allowed in case they had: * Severe mental failure (MMSE score under 24) * Lower limb musculoskeletal or other neurological disorders. * Contraindications to massage therapy (e.g. thrombosis, skin infection, fracture) * Weakened or no spasticity of the quadriceps. * Extreme medical instability inability to take part.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke (subacute)

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