effect of infrared therapy with epsom salt compress over the delayed onset of muscle soreness in young athletes

Combined effect of infrared therapy with epsom salt compress on delayed onset of muscle soreness among young athletes - A randomised controlled trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/102785

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M638- Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: near infrared therapy with epsom salt compress: near Infrared therapy for 10 min followed by epsom salt compress will be given to muscle sore spot especially on thigh or calf muscles am

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Athletes includes runners and jumpers. 2) Pain in calf and hamstring muscles after exercise. 3) Pain which develops 24 hours of post workout. 4) NRS score more than 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Age more than 30 years 2) Pre diagnosed pathological conditions and H/O skin allergy or active infection. NRS score less than 2. 3) Skin allergies induced during treatments will be excluded. 4) Use of any medications or other complimentary therapies.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. NRS pain scale 2. McGill pain questionnaireTimepoint: pre assessment- Day 0 before the intervention post assessment- after 3rd day of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
pain pressure threshold (PPT) algometryTimepoint: Pre assessment- day 0 before the intervention post assessment -after 3rd day of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prajna

Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

vineethabnys@gmail.com8861064135

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026