NCT07042776 Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
| NCT ID | NCT07042776 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic |
| Condition | Massage Therapy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the practicality and acceptability of using an electronic massager. Additionally, it aims to compare user satisfaction between the experience with an electric massager and a massage provided by a professional massage therapist.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Ability to provide informed consent * Women of childbearing potential who self-report not being pregnant and agree to employ an effective method of birth control (surgical sterilization or oral contraceptives, barrier method with spermicides, intrauterine device, etc.) during the study period * Ability to complete all aspects of this trial Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Patients with inability of staying in a prone position * Patients with bleeding disorders * Patients with a current diagnosis of cancer or being treated for cancer * Patients with allergies and/or local skin affectations * An unstable medical or mental health condition as determined by the physician investigator
Contact & Investigator
Brent Bauer, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mayo Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07042776 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Massage Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07042776 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07042776 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at GIMResearchStudies@mayo.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07042776 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Rochester, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07042776 clinical trial?
NCT07042776 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Brent Bauer, MD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.