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Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the practicality and acceptability of using an electronic massager. Additionally, it aims to compare user satisfaction between the experience with an electric massager and a massage provided by a professional massage therapist.
Official title: Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation -EMMA) Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-01-02
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation)
For the EMMA massage, the subject lies down on the robot platform in a prone position. A therapist sets the robot parameters. The EMMA electronic massager applies massage to the focus points on the back of the participants guided by cameras and computer programs. Treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
Therapist-delivered massage
For the therapist-delivered massage treatment, the licensed massage therapist will follow standard of care protocol. Treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States