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Electronic Approach to the Human Massage Therapist
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-05-04
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to gather information about patient experience receiving a massage through a robotic EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation) compared to receiving a massage from a massage therapist.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Electronic Approach to the Human Massage Therapist
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Report a primary pain point in the lower back
- Report pain intensity at baseline
- Women of childbearing potential must self-report not being pregnant and agree to use effective birth control during the study
- Be able to participate fully in all parts of the study
- Have understood and signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Inability to stay in a prone position
- Bleeding disorders
- Allergies or local skin issues in the treatment area
- Use of pain medications or pain treatments within three days before enrollment
- Presence of implanted devices in the massage area
- Use of investigational drugs within 30 days before enrollment
- History of major cardiovascular events or unstable serious diseases
- Acute or chronic progressive neurologic, liver, kidney, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, metabolic diseases, active cancer or recent cancer treatment
- Surgical intervention for pain within one month before enrollment
- Active infections, wounds, or trauma in the treatment areas
- Any condition judged by the investigator to prevent participation or adherence
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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