Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy

NCT07354256 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PNU-9
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized crossover study investigates the acute effects of different percussive massage intensities on agility, jumping, strength, and power performance in trained male football players. Participants complete three experimental conditions (no massage, low-intensity percussive massage, and moderate-intensity percussive massage) at two different times of day (morning and evening). Performance outcomes are assessed immediately following each intervention to examine dose-response effects and potential interactions with circadian timing.

Conditions

Health Adult Subjects

Keywords

vibration therapy; football

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Agility Performance

  Agility performance assessed using the T-Test T-Test: A cone configuration was set up forming a "T" shape (10 m forward, 5 m to the left, and 5 m to the right). The participants sprinted forward, shuffled laterally to the left and right, and backpedaled to the starting position.

  Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)

• Countermovement Jump Height

  Vertical jump height (cm) measured using the Countermovement Jump test via the My Jump Lab smartphone application. The highest value from three maximal trials was retained for analysis. Time Frame:

  Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)

• Agility

  Illinois Agility Test: Participants started from a prone position (chest on the floor), stood up, and sprinted through a slalom course marked by cones over a 10 m × 5 m area. The timing was recorded to the nearest 0.01 s using electronic timing gates (Brower Timing Systems, Draper, UT, USA). The participants performed two trials for each agility test, and the best performance was retained for statistical analysis.

  Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Vertical jump performance

  Immediately post-intervention (morning and evening sessions)

Study Arms (3)

PASSIVE REST (Control)

OTHER

Participants rested in a seated position for 5 minutes with no massage applied. This condition served as the passive control to account for baseline performance and circadian variation.

Other: Passive Rest

Low-Intensity Percussive Massage (28 Hz)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received low-intensity percussive massage using a handheld massage device at 28 Hz for a total duration of 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per leg), targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.

Device: Percussive Massage Therapy

Moderate-Intensity Percussive Massage (35 Hz)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received moderate-intensity percussive massage using a handheld massage device at 35 Hz for a total duration of 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per leg), targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.

Device: Percussive Massage Therapy

Interventions

Percussive Massage Therapy DEVICE

Percussive massage therapy was delivered using a handheld device (Hypervolt 2 Pro) applied bilaterally to the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles. The total intervention duration was 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per leg). Two intensity levels were used: low intensity at 28 Hz and moderate intensity at 35 Hz. The device was applied using continuous longitudinal strokes at a controlled speed by a trained investigator immediately after a standardized warm-up.

Low-Intensity Percussive Massage (28 Hz); Moderate-Intensity Percussive Massage (35 Hz)

Passive Rest OTHER

Participants remained seated at rest for 5 minutes with no massage or device application. This condition served as the passive control to account for baseline performance and circadian variation.

PASSIVE REST (Control)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Monira Aldhahi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inonu University/ PNU

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12341, Saudi Arabia

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 7, 2026
• First Posted: January 21, 2026
• Study Start: October 14, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 25, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

SA (1)