Effects of Massage Versus Rest on Hormones

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Massage; Rest

• Registration Number: NCT01351402
• Lead Sponsor: Claremont Graduate University

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the effects of 15 minutes of massage compared to 15 minutes of quiet rest on physiological variables. Specifically, the investigators will measure the effects on levels of the social hormone oxytocin, and on other physiological variables that interact with oxytocin or that may be influenced by massage (including ACTH, Beta-endorphin, and IL-1alpha). The investigators will also investigate whether, in the case of hormones changes, these influence social decision making.

Detailed Description

Interested participants will have the experiment explained both verbally and in writing, and asked to give their informed consent in writing. After consent, the participants will be led to a private room for their first 30ml blood draw by a qualified phlebotomist. Participants will then have a second 30ml blood draw.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-08
• Study Start: 2006-06
• Primary Completion: 2006-08
• Study Completion: 2007-01
• Study First Submitted: 2011-05-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-05-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-05-09
• Study First Posted: 2011-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 2011-05-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 95

Inclusion Criteria

• Anyone English speaking and over the age of 18.

Exclusion Criteria

• Minors and anyone who has used illicit drugs or alcohol in the last 24 hours.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oxytocin	Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.	Participants receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest and oxytocin will be measured from this sample.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)	Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.	Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and ACTH will be measured in these blood samples.
Beta-endorphin	Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.	Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and B-endorphin will be measured from these samples.
Interleukin-1alpha (IL-1a)	Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.	Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and IL-1a will be measured from these samples.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cassel, UCLA; 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States