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NCT Number: NCT04325750

Energy Transfer Therapy in Treatment of Medial Gastrocnemius

This study develops the effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy (TECAR) on medial gastrocnemius using thermographic cameras, algometry and lunge tests, in a pre-post study with basketball players using a control group to which placebo is applied. (simulated technique) and an intervention group to which the technique is performed. The main objective of the study is to establish whether the TECAR produces physiological and mechanical changes in the subjects that improve muscle recovery.

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Key information

Conditions

Strain of Gastrocnemius Muscle (Diagnosis) Diathermy Plate Burn Disease Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sports Physical Therapy Thermography

Age range

16 year–39 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

Valencia, 46001, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male players
  • Semi-professional players who are currently active
  • Not have suffered a lower limb injury in the last 6 months before the study
  • Not having suffered a rupture of the triceps surae
  • Contain a latent trigger point in the medial gastrocnemius

Exclusion criteria

  • Players suffering from any disease that could alter the study or be contradictory

Treatment and study plan

TECAR Therapy

Procedure

The intervention will be performed with the T-Care TECAR® therapy machine at the latent trigger points of both gastrocnemius. The professional will apply the therapy with the generator that emits radio frequency signals of 0.5 MHz at a variable power with a maximum of 300W. The frequency to be used will be 500MHz with an intensity of 40% and with direct current.

Placebo

Other

simulated TECAR Therapy (machine off)

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain intensity

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain

Secondary outcomes

  1. Back flexion

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    LUNGE Test

  2. Thermographic evaluation

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Ymiko Wifi Digital Weather Station with FLIR E60 camera and interpreted with FLIR tools software.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy in Pre and Post-treatment Medial Gastrocnemius in National Level Basketball Players

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 30, 2020
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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