At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 44 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Massageother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Mechanisms Underlying Local and Systemic Effects of Massage
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Massage for Muscle Atrophy. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether massage can attenuate the loss of muscle mass in humans after a short period of disuse.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsMuscle Atrophy
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedOct 2019
Enrollment StartAug 2020
Primary CompletionJun 2023
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 18, 2019
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2020
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 6.7 years ago
Interventions
Massageother
A custom-made cyclic compressive loading (CCL) device will be used to apply a mechanical load to the left thigh of the participants. Massage application using a 35 Newton load will be applied for 15 minutes every other day over the course of 7 days for a total of four massages.