Manual compression versus device-assisted massage on active hamstring myofascial trigger points.

Ischaemic compression versus therapeutic massage with a percussive device on active hamstring myofascial trigger points.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201903910973688

Enrollment

Registered

2019-03-01

Start date

2019-03-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Ischaemic compression

Percussive device

There is no control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Must present with diagnostic criteria of an active hamstring muscle trigger point

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindications to soft tissue massage Hamstring muscle tears Contraindications to ischaemic compression Participants using any conventional medical treatment - analgesics, anti-inflammatories etc

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effectiveness of manual soft tissue therapy versus a soft tissue therapy with a device	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To gain further understanding of the clinical effects of soft tissue therapy.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactChristopher Yelverton

Head of Department

chrisy@uj.ac.za+27115596546

Outcome results

None listed

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