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Massage Therapy for Healthcare Staff

NCT07094997 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-02-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The piriformis muscle can be a contributing factor to low back pain (LBP) due to its anatomical proximity to the sciatic nerve and sacroiliac joint. When the piriformis becomes tight or irritated, it may compress or irritate the sciatic nerve-a condition often referred to as piriformis syndrome-leading to pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttock and down the leg.

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of massage therapy in counteracting symptoms of low back pain (LBP) among healthcare workers. The main question it aims to answer is:

\- Can massage of the piriformis muscle and related musculature effectively reduce symptoms in individuals experiencing LBP linked to myofascial or neuromuscular dysfunction?

Massage therapy targeting the piriformis and associated muscles (e.g., gluteus maximus, medius, and deep hip rotators) can help by:

* Reducing muscle tension and spasms,
* Improving local blood circulation,
* Alleviating pressure on the sciatic nerve,
* Restoring hip mobility and muscle balance.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Guidline-basaed massage therapy

Massage protocol based on guidelines from the Polish Society of Physiotherapy, the Polish Society of Family Medicine, the College of Family Physicians in Poland, and the European Rural and Isolated Practitioners

OTHER

Swedish massage

A classical form of therapeutic massage that uses a combination of long, flowing strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and gentle stretching to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce muscle tension. It is typically performed using oil or lotion to reduce friction on the skin. Techniques are applied with light to moderate pressure and are designed to enhance general well-being and support recovery from muscular discomfort or stress

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Krzysztof K Principal Investigator · Department of Massage and Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-31
Primary Completion
2026-03-31
Completion
2026-03-31

Countries

  • Poland

Study Locations

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