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NCT07042776 Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage

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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

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation)Therapist-delivered massage

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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.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

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

Central Contact

Shawn Fokken, CCRP

✉ GIMResearchStudies@mayo.edu

📞 507-293-2740

Principal 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.

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