Effects of TECAR therapy on exercise recovery
Human TECAR on Exercise Preconditioning and Post-exercise Recovery
This study tests if TECAR therapy can help healthy men recover better from exercise and reduce muscle fatigue.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Nove de Julho Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (São Paulo, São Paulo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06938984 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of TECAR therapy, a form of diathermy that generates endogenous heat, on exercise preconditioning and post-exercise recovery in healthy male volunteers. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to one of five groups, including a sham control and various TECAR treatment protocols before and after an eccentric exercise session targeting the knee extensors. The aim is to assess how different TECAR treatment modalities affect muscle fatigue and recovery following exercise.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are physically active males without recent musculoskeletal injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with current musculoskeletal injuries or a history of such injuries in the past month may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery strategies for athletes and physically active individuals, potentially improving their performance and reducing injury risk.
How similar studies have performed: While TECAR therapy has been used in various contexts, this specific application in exercise recovery is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Physically active male participants; * Do not present a history of musculoskeletal injury in the regions of the hips, knees and calves in the month preceding the study; * Are not using pharmacological agents; * Voluntarily commit to participate in all stages of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Present musculoskeletal or joint injuries during data collection; * Present history of musculoskeletal injury in the regions of the hips, knees and calves in the month preceding the study.
Where this trial is running
São Paulo, São Paulo
- Laboratory of Phototherapy and Innovative Technologies in Health — São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ernesto Cesar Pinto Leal Junior, Ph.D., M.Sc., PT. — Nove de Julho University
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.