Effects of Immediate and Delayed Repeated Cold Exposure After Physical Exertion: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if applying cold therapy can reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain after physical activity in adults who experience muscle soreness (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can cold therapy reduce swelling and inflammation in muscles after exercise? * Does cold therapy reduce muscle pain and discomfort (DOMS)? Researchers will compare participants using the Axanova Cold Hot Pearls Maxi Pack to those not receiving any cold therapy to see if the cold application improves recovery outcomes. Participants will: * Perform physical activity designed to induce muscle soreness. * Use the Axanova Cold Hot Pearls Maxi Pack on the affected area as directed. * Report their level of muscle pain, stiffness, and swelling over the following 72 hours. The study aims to provide new insights into the effectiveness of cold therapy for muscle recovery, focusing on pain relief, reduced swelling, and improved recovery time.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 30
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• Young, healthy adults aged between 18 and 30 years

• No surgical interventions on the musculoskeletal system in the trunk area or lower extremities

Locations
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Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
RECRUITING
Landquart
Contact Information
Primary
Ron Clijsen, Prof. Dr.
ron.clijsen@supsi.ch
081 300 01 75
Backup
Erich Hohenauer, Dr.
erich.hohenauer@supsi.ch
081 300 01 75
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-17
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 45
Treatments
Experimental: Group A: Immediate Cooling
In this group, cooling begins immediately after completing the muscle soreness protocol. Cooling is performed three times per day on the day of the protocol and continues for 72 hours. Both thighs are cooled using the Cold Hot Maxi Pack from Axanova for 20 minutes per session.
Experimental: Group B: Delayed Cooling
In this group, cooling begins 24 hours after completing the muscle soreness protocol. Cooling is also performed three times per day for 72 hours. Both thighs are cooled using the Cold Hot Maxi Pack from Axanova for 20 minutes per session.
No_intervention: Group C: Control Group
This group receives no cooling intervention or any other intervention after the muscle soreness protocol and throughout the study period.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

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