Status:

RECRUITING

Effect of Percussive Massage on Skeletal Muscle During Limb Immobilization

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham Young University

Conditions:

Massage Therapy

Muscular Atrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aims of this study are to determine the effect of percussive massage (30 min/session, 2 sessions/day, daily) during 10 days of unilateral limb immobilization on preserving muscle, vascular...

Detailed Description

Phase 1. Pre-measures: Pre-measures will occur over the course of 2 days. Visit 1: MRI scan: Participants will report to the MRI facility and fill out an MRI safety screening form. Upon completion, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-50 years old (women are pre-menopausal). We will exclude individuals over the age of 50 because the adaptive capability of skeletal muscle fundamentally changes with older age, and the risk from disuse increases. The findings of this study will help determine the risk benefit relationship of conducting a similar study in older individuals.
  • Stable levels of physical activity for at least 6 months
  • No history of lower extremity injury that would preclude their ability to perform knee extension exercise

Exclusion

  • Cigarette or marijuana smoker
  • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within next month
  • Cardiovascular, metabolic disease or cognitive disease (e.g. Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment)
  • Taking prescribed medications (e.g. blood pressure medication) or anti-depressants
  • Habitual use of any type of massage or vibration on their thigh
  • Note that subjects who are mentally unable to understand the consenting process and provide informed consent will not be included in this study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06053229

Start Date

March 1 2023

End Date

July 31 2025

Last Update

August 13 2024

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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States, 84602