The Effect of Deep Tissue Massage on Respiratory Parameters in People With Asthma
NCT ID: NCT06893445
Last Updated: 2025-03-25
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-07-01
2026-08-28
Brief Summary
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The aim of the research is to verify whether deep tissue massage (DTM) techniques applied to the chest significantly affect respiratory parameters in people with asthma. The study is the next stage of the study conducted on healthy people. After obtaining positive results in the study involving people not suffering from respiratory diseases, the next step is to examine people with, in this case, bronchial asthma. It is important to determine whether the use of this form of manual therapy can bring benefits in the context of improving respiratory functions, reducing respiratory muscle tension and relieving subjective symptoms associated with asthma, such as shortness of breath or limitations in everyday functioning.
The hypothesis assumes that DTM techniques can have a bigger effect on the respiratory system than classic massage (CM).
The study is a randomized controlled trial, where participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the study group (subjected to DTM) or the control group (subjected to CM). Before and after the massage intervention, participants will undergo spirometry to assess the changes in respiratory parameters. The obtained data will then be analyzed for effects on respiratory parameters and differences between both groups.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Deep Tissue Massage Group
The one session of deep tissue massage will be performed. The patient's positions will be changed depending on the specificity of used techniques. The following techniques will be used: • Shifting the rectus abdominis m., • Stretching of the fascia within the costal arches, • trigger points compression (30-60 s). • Stretching of the chest fascia, superficially with forearm or fingertips on intercostal muscles, • "filleting" the pectoral muscles, • "hook and stretch" with the proximal phalanges of the fingers 2-4 and the forearm • "filleting" between the pectoral muscles and the deltoids, • Releasing the lateral edge of the scapula using the fingers and stretching the tissues, Releasing the medial edge of the scapula using the fingers and the weight of the patient, • "hook and stretch" of the trapezius muscle, • Subsequently, the patient will take a prone position. • Stretching of the levator scapulae and supraspinatus muscles using the fist, forearm and elbow will be performed.
Deep Tissue Massage
Administered as a soft tissue mobilization performed by the therapist with fingertips, knuckles, elbows and/or fists on the tissues that manifest symptoms of fascial restrictions. The techniques were performed with individually adjusted force until the change (eg. increased mobility) in the tissue being treated was stated by the therapist.
Classic Massage Group
The one session of classic massage will be performed. The massage will be performed with moderate force. The entire procedure will take about 15-20 min. The sequence of standard classic massage techniques will be used in standard way and patterns.
Classic massage
The subject was lying supine on the table, with a roller placed under the knee joints, the upper limbs along the body. The following sequence of techniques was used in the longitudinal and transverse strands and in the intercostal spaces (excluding the breast in women): effleurage, friction, petrissage, pressures, tapotement and vibrations.
Interventions
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Deep Tissue Massage
Administered as a soft tissue mobilization performed by the therapist with fingertips, knuckles, elbows and/or fists on the tissues that manifest symptoms of fascial restrictions. The techniques were performed with individually adjusted force until the change (eg. increased mobility) in the tissue being treated was stated by the therapist.
Classic massage
The subject was lying supine on the table, with a roller placed under the knee joints, the upper limbs along the body. The following sequence of techniques was used in the longitudinal and transverse strands and in the intercostal spaces (excluding the breast in women): effleurage, friction, petrissage, pressures, tapotement and vibrations.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* stable health condition, allowing participation in the study
* informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* any chest surgery performed within the last 6 months
* contraindications to massage (e.g. skin infections, wounds)
* pregnancy
* participation in other clinical trials in the last 3 months
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Jagiellonian University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Bartosz Trybulec
Assistant professor
Principal Investigators
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Bartosz T Trybulec, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Jagiellonian University
Locations
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Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College
Krakow, , Poland
The "Wieliczka" Salt Mine Health Resort
Wieliczka, , Poland
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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118.0043.1.81.2025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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