Cryotherapy and Laser Therapy on Muscle Damage

NCT ID: NCT02327988

Last Updated: 2014-12-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-03-31

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study propose investigate the effect of cryotherapy and laser therapy in response to strenuous exercise-induced muscle damage on the biceps brachii muscle (muscle of the arms). All the individuals underwent to an strenuous exercise protocol (2 series of 10 contractions of non-dominant elbow flexors) and three assessments (pre, post and 48hr after the exercise), composed of pain sensation, measure of the strength and muscle activation.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Myalgia [C05.651.542]

Keywords

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cryotherapy laser therapy eccentric exercise delayed onset muscle soreness muscle damage dynamometry electromyography

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Cryotherapy

To the cryotherapy group a 1kg ice pack was strapped over the entire brachial biceps muscle and adjacent muscles of the arm under study using a bandage, and the application lasted 25 minute laser

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cryotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Laser therapy

The laser therapy group received laser application to the muscle belly of the non-dominant upper limb brachial biceps at four different points.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Laser therapy

Intervention Type DEVICE

Control

The control group did not undergo any intervention and remained at rest for 25 minutes.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Cryotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Laser therapy

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female sex
* Aged between 18 and 28 years
* Healthy, considered active according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire -Short Form (IPAQ)
* Engaging in physical activity involving upper limbs at least 2 times a week
* Exhibiting shoulder joint, elbow and non-dominant hand integrity
* Not having a history of osteo-myoarticular injuries in the assessed limb in the last 6 months, or neurological, visual and/or non-corrected auditory impairments.
* Furthermore they could not be allergic to ice (verified by the ice cube test) or any absolute contraindication for the use of laser (cancer and pregnancy).

Exclusion Criteria

* Not understanding the commands given in the protocols and/or inadequate performance during assessments.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

28 Years

Eligible Sex

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jamilson Simões Brasileiro

Jamilson Simões Brasileiro

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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387.826

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id