U.S., Nov. 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07915635) titled 'Effects of Classical and Device-Assisted Massage on Heart Rate Variability After Acute Exercise' on Oct. 29.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of classical massage and device-assisted massage on heart rate variability (HRV) during early recovery following acute exercise in insufficiently active young men.
Thirty-six healthy men aged 18-35 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups: classical massage, device-assisted massage, or passive rest. All participants completed a standardized 5-minute step exercise. HRV was assessed before exercise, immediately after exercise, and immediately after...