Roller massage may give blood pressure a gentle nudge downward
NCT ID NCT07520474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a roller massage (like using a foam roller) can temporarily lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. Researchers measured changes in tissue hardness and blood pressure after a short massage session. The goal was to understand how massage might affect the body's blood flow and heart function.
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Study facts
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- 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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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy participants aged 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * orthopedic disorders * neurological disorders * renal disorders * metabolic disorders * musculoskeletal disorders * cardiovascular disorders * use of antihypertensive medication.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Sicily, 90144, Italy
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