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Massage gun therapy shows promise for stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT07454655

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

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

Summary

This study looked at whether percussion massage therapy (like using a massage gun) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. 34 adults with leg stiffness and trouble walking took part. The goal was to see if the massage could reduce muscle tightness and improve walking and balance.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having had a unilateral stroke and being in the chronic phase (≥6 months, ≤2 years). * Age: 40-65 years old. * Hemiplegic patients with lower limb dysfunction. * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24. Lower limb spasticity of 1-3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). * Full passive range of motion (ROM) in the hip, knee, and ankle joints. * Ability to stand independently for at least 1 minute. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with neurological, orthopaedic, metabolic, and rheumatological conditions that may affect soft tissues. * Patients who have undergone spasticity treatment or other therapies within the last three months. * Individuals with lower limb injuries. * Pregnant women.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Rehabilitation Stroke Viscoelastic property

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sanko Unıversıty

    Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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