Unilateral Massage as a Potential Treatment for Depression

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression
• Interventions: Other: Bi-lateral massage

• Registration Number: NCT01937897
• Lead Sponsor: University of Arizona

Brief Summary

In depression, EEG studies have shown frontal asymmetry with relatively lower activity in the left hemisphere. In this study a moderate pressure massage will be conducted by a trained professional on one of the following conditions: the right side of the body, the left side of the body, or both sides of the body (a traditional massage on the back of the body) while EEG measurements of brain activity are recorded and mood ratings are obtained.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-07
• Study First Submitted: 2013-08-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-09-04
• Study First Posted: 2013-09-10
• Status Verified: 2014-02
• Primary Completion: 2014-02
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 2014-02-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

• Medically and mentally healthy, right-handed participants will be eligible for participating in this study. The age range for enrollment in the study is not restricted by any variables but will be set between 18 and 50 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

• Left-Handed subjects, persons suffering acute or chronic mental illnesses and chronic illnesses (including autoimmune illnesses).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Left-Sided Massage	Bi-lateral massage	Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Right-Sided Massage	Bi-lateral massage	Unilateral massage on the right side of the body.
Bi-Lateral Massage	Bi-lateral massage	Traditional massage on the back of the body.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Non-invasive EEG recording	Collected 4 minutes after the unilateral massage has ended.	EEG recording using an electrode cap and electrode gel connected to an EEG Machine to record brain activity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PANAS (Postitive and Negative Affect Schedule)Questionnaire	Collected immediately following the unilateral massage.	To obtain mood ratings before and after the UMI.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Arizona; 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States