Vibrating massage guns may give young cyclists an edge
NCT ID NCT07206576
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single session of percussion massage therapy (using a handheld massage gun) could improve balance, explosive power, and cycling performance in 32 adolescent competitive cyclists aged 12-15. Half received the massage on major leg muscles, while the other half rested. Researchers measured balance, jump distance, sprint cycling, and muscle strength right after. The goal is to see if this quick treatment offers any short-term boost for young athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percussion massage gun (Compex Fixx 2.0)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could suggest a simple way for young cyclists to boost balance and explosive power before training or races.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study in healthy teens, so results may not apply to other athletes or longer-term use. The effects might be minimal or no better than rest.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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12 to 15 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: * Aged between 12 and 15 years * Licensed competitive cyclist for at least 2 years * Participating in at least 4 training sessions per week * No lower extremity injuries in the past 6 months * Voluntary participation by signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery in the knee, hip, or ankle joints * Presence of neurological, vestibular, or systemic balance disorders * Use of medications that may affect performance * Any orthopedic condition that prevents participation in performance tests
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tayfun Arslan
Sinop, Turkey (Türkiye)
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