Can a quick Warm-Up boost your jump? infrared and massage put to the test
NCT ID NCT07454551
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares two passive warm-up methods—infrared heating and therapeutic massage—to see which one improves balance and jump performance better. One hundred healthy adults aged 18-35 will do a short cycling warm-up followed by either infrared or massage, then be tested on jumps and balance. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to prepare for exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Infrared heating and therapeutic massage
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could give athletes and active people a simple, effective way to warm up and boost performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term benefits or risks.
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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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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- 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
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Age 18-35 years * Healthy young adults * No alcohol 12 hours prior to testing * No smoking 30 minutes prior to testing Exclusion Criteria: * Active musculoskeletal disorder * Orthopedic diagnosis in past 6 months * Lower extremity or spinal fracture or surgery within last 2 years * Use of any assistive device for gait * Intra-articular injections in knee, hip, spine within last 6 months * Neurological, vestibular, cardiovascular disease
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)
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