Massage gun study reveals best intensity for football performance
NCT ID NCT07354256
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different intensities of percussive massage (using a Hypervolt 2 Pro device) affect agility, jumping, and strength in 18 trained male football players. Each player tried no massage, low-intensity, and moderate-intensity massage at both morning and evening sessions. The goal was to see if massage intensity and time of day make a difference in performance right after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Percussive massage therapy (device: Hypervolt 2 Pro)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help athletes and coaches choose the best massage intensity and timing to improve performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or settings. The effects measured are short-term and may not translate to real-game performance.
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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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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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Male 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: * Male football players aged 18-25 years * Possession of an active football license * Minimum of 2 years of systematic football training experience * Regular participation in football training at least three times per week * Willingness and ability to attend both morning and evening testing sessions * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury * History of neurological disorders * Any medical condition that could affect neuromuscular performance or limit safe participation * Current illness, pain, or discomfort during the study period * Inability to complete all experimental sessions or comply with study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University/ PNU
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12341, Saudi Arabia
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