Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation -EMMA) Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
Mayo Clinic
20 participants
Jan 2, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Women of childbearing potential who self-report not being pregnant and agree to employ an effective method of birth control (surgical sterilization or oral contraceptives, barrier method with spermicides, intrauterine device, etc.) during the study period
- Ability to complete all aspects of this trial
Exclusion Criteria6
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Patients with inability of staying in a prone position
- Patients with bleeding disorders
- Patients with a current diagnosis of cancer or being treated for cancer
- Patients with allergies and/or local skin affectations
- An unstable medical or mental health condition as determined by the physician investigator
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Interventions
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.
For the therapist-delivered massage treatment, the licensed massage therapist will follow standard of care protocol. Treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
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NCT07042776