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Hypervolt for Muscle Tightness

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Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 24 hours after the intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares 3 massage techniques to static stretching to see if they can improve flexibility in healthy adults. Can they save time and money?

Eligible Conditions

Muscle Tightness
Hamstring Contractures

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 24 hours after the intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~24 hours after the intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 hours after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Active Knee Extension Test (AKE)

Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Test

Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: HypervoltExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The HyperVolt percussive massage group participants will receive a therapist-performed HyperVolt technique to the hamstrings for a period of 5 minutes.

Group II: Dry cuppingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The dry cupping group participants will receive a therapist-performed dry cupping technique to the hamstrings for a period of 5 minutes.

Group III: Body temperingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The body tempering group participants will receive a therapist-performed body tempering technique to the hamstrings for a period of 5 minutes.

Group IV: Static stretchingActive Control1 Intervention

The static stretch group participants will perform a self-facilitated stretch by looping a strap around the heel of their foot and grasping it with both hands followed by pulling the strap to raise the fully extended leg into hip flexion. The participant will then lift the leg until they reach their maximal tolerable point and then alternate between periods of resting and stretching for a total of 5 minutes.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Dry cupping

2014

N/A

~100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

120,379 Total Patients Enrolled

Cathy F Arnot, DPTStudy DirectorUniversity of South Carolina

2 Previous Clinical Trials

54 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Static stretching Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05793242 — N/A

Muscle Tightness Research Study Groups: Hypervolt, Dry cupping, Body tempering, Static stretching

Muscle Tightness Clinical Trial 2023: Static stretching Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05793242 — N/A

Static stretching 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05793242 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

To what extent has enrollment for this experiment been extended?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial was initially posted on March 1st of 2023 and is still open for recruitment as of the last edit made on the 30th day of that same month. This initiative requires 80 individuals from a single site to join its ranks."

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Is the age limit for inclusion in this trial greater than 45 years?

"This clinical trial mandates that enrolled participants range between 18 to 39 years old. Additionally, there are 3 trials catered towards minors and 17 studies specifically tailored for elderly patients over the age of 65."

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May I be included in this clinical exploration?

"To be included in this research, participants should have a diagnosis of muscle tightness and must fall within the 18-39 age range. At present, around 80 individuals are being recruited for participation."

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Is the recruitment process for this trial still ongoing?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this trial is currently recruiting participants. The study was initially posted on March 1st 2023 and has recently been updated as of March 30th 2023. This study must enlist 80 patients at a single location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Immediate and 24-hour Effects of HyperVolt, Body Tempering, and Cupping Compared to Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility

Cathy Arnot 2023. "Immediate and 24-hour Effects of HyperVolt, Body Tempering, and Cupping Compared to Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05793242.