Massage or stretching? study tests best recovery for teen judokas
NCT ID NCT07586007
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help adolescent judokas recover after training. Thirteen male athletes aged 10-13 took part, and researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. They also checked if recovery worked differently in the morning versus evening.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help coaches choose the best recovery method for young athletes to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (13 participants) in a specific group (adolescent male judokas), so results may not apply to other athletes or sports.
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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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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- 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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10 to 13 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: * Active male judo athletes with at least orange belt * Aged between 10-13 years * Having at least 2 years of experience in judo training * Active participation in national or international competitions * Voluntary participation and signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Any chronic disease or cardiovascular problems * Upper or lower limb injuries within last 6 months that might affect performance * Use of performance-enhancing supplements or medications during the study period * Smoking or regular alcohol consumption
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Malatya, Malatya, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)
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