Clinical Trial

Percussive Massage Therapy and Muscle Architecture

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This record was last updated January 26, 2026 (before its estimated February 10, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood. This study aims to examine the acute effects of PMT applied to the plantar flexor muscles on the muscle architecture of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a PMT group or a control group. Ultrasonographic assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to evaluate muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length. The findings of this study may help clarify the acute effects of PMT on muscle structure.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07367243
Lead Sponsor Karadeniz Technical University
Collaborators: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions Muscle Architecture
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-11-17
Primary Completion 2026-02-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-02-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-26