Massage gun science: can percussive therapy reshape your muscles?
NCT ID NCT07367243
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how percussive massage therapy (like using a massage gun) affects the shape of calf muscles in healthy young adults. 40 people aged 18 to 30 will be randomly assigned to get the massage or not. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness and angle before and after. The goal is to understand the immediate effects of this popular therapy on muscle structure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 30 years Exclusion Criteria: * History of any surgical procedure * Hospitalization for any reason within the last two years * Hospital admission for treatment purposes within the last six months * Use of any medication within the last three months * History of congenital, neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or cardiopulmonary pathology or anomaly * Presence of any known serious systemic disease * Current health-related complaints or symptoms * Body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m² or higher
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karadeniz Technical University
RECRUITINGTrabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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