NCT03964961

Brief Summary

The study compares the effects of two types of massage: a conventional massage and a functional massage, in the neuromuscular response of the gastrocnemious muscles.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2019

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 5, 2019

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 23, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 28, 2019

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 5, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 5, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

May 28, 2019

Status Verified

February 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

May 23, 2019

Last Update Submit

May 23, 2019

Conditions

Neuromuscular Diseases

Keywords

functional massageconventional massageneuromuscular response

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

  • Delay time change

    Time between an electric impulse and 10% of the contraction of the muscle that is being excited with an electric impulse, using an electromyography test (miliseconds).

    2 minutes before the intervention, and 8 minutes after the intervention

  • Contraction time change

    Time between 10% and 90% of the contraction of the muscle that is being excited with an electric impulse, using an electromyography test (miliseconds).

    2 minutes before the intervention, and 8 minutes after the intervention

  • Sustain time change

    time between 50% of the contraction and 50% of the relaxation of the muscle after being impulsed with an electric impulse, using an electromyography test (miliseconds).

    2 minutes before the intervention, and 8 minutes after the intervention

  • Relaxation time change

    time between 90% and 50% of the relaxation of the muscle after being impulsed with an electric impulse, using an electromyography test (miliseconds).

    2 minutes before the intervention, and 8 minutes after the intervention

  • Maximal displacement change

    Maximal displacement of the muscle after being excited with an electric impulse, using an electromyography test (miliseconds).

    2 minutes before the intervention, and 8 minutes after the intervention

  • Stiffness change

    Resistance to an external force that deforms its initial shape, using a "Myoton" (N/m).

    5 minute before the intervention, and 5 minute after the intervention

  • Elasticity change

    Capacity to recover its initial shape after the removal of the external force that lead to its deformation, using a "Myoton" (logarithmic decrement of the tissue's oscillation).

    5 minute before the intervention, and 5 minute after the intervention

  • Relaxation change

    Time for a muscle to recover its shape from deformation after the removal of an external force, using a "Myoton" (miliseconds).

    5 minute before the intervention, and 5 minute after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Gastrocnemious strength change

    8 minutes before the intervention, and 2 minutes after the intervention

  • Passive ankle dorsiflexion change

    6 minutes before the intervention, and 4 minutes after the intervention

  • Jump height change

    10 minutes before the intervention, and 1 minute after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Functional massage

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Functional massage

Conventional massage

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Other: Conventional massage

Interventions

Functional massageOTHER

It's a massage combined with a stretching of the muscles.

Functional massage
Conventional massageOTHER

It's a regular massage made with the therapist's hands.

Conventional massage

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may not qualify if:

  • Muscle injury in the last two months
  • To not understand the study orders
  • Suffer a musculoskeletal disorder that doesn't allow the subject to do the study protocol

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 08195, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neuromuscular Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
The physiotherapist who assesses the outcomes is blinded.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 23, 2019

First Posted

May 28, 2019

Study Start

February 5, 2019

Primary Completion

June 5, 2019

Study Completion

June 5, 2019

Last Updated

May 28, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-02

Locations

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