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Which recovery method works best after a hard bike ride? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07652398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study will test five different passive recovery methods—compression therapy, vacuum therapy, kinesiology taping, passive rest, and classical massage—after a high-intensity cycling workout. Ten healthy young women will try each method once a week for five weeks. The goal is to see which approach helps them feel most recovered.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify which passive recovery method works best after intense exercise, potentially improving recovery routines for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 10 participants, all healthy young women. Results may not apply to other groups or real-world settings, and the study hasn't started yet.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 12 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adult volunteers aged 18-30 years * Able to perform high-intensity cycling exercise * No musculoskeletal injury within the last six months * No known cardiovascular, neurological, or metabolic disease * Not using medication that may affect exercise performance, pain perception, or recovery * Willing to attend all five study sessions * Willing to receive all five passive recovery interventions * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury * History of cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, or metabolic disease * Contraindication to high-intensity exercise * Contraindication to compression therapy, vacuum therapy, kinesiology taping, passive rest, or classical massage * Skin allergy, open wound, dermatological disease, or sensitivity to kinesiology tape * Use of analgesic, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, or performance-enhancing medication during the study period * Participation in another exercise or recovery intervention study during the study period * Failure to attend all study sessions or comply with study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGDenizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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