The acute effects of sandalwood oil and Massage on physiological and psychological parameters
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Physiological and psychological parametersOther - Research that is not of generic health relevance and not applicable to specific health categories listed aboveOther - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12605000251628
- Lead Sponsor
- MOunt Romance
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
Provision of informed consent. Have normal general health. Agree to stop topical applications on the days of the study. Agree to comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
Subjects with acute or chronic musculo-skeletal conditions, which would be adversely affected by massage. Persons with skin lesions on their back. Individuals taking oral medications such as anti-hypertensives or benzodiazepines. Individuals with conditions considered by the investigators to influence the natural history of stress. All persons with a past sensitivity to topical preparations, especially Sandalwood Oil and Tea-Tree Oil. Female subjects who were pregnant or lactating.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physiological (blood pressure, heart rate, skin temperature, oxygen saturation and galvanic skin response)[Pre and post each treatment session];Psychological measurements (a self assessment of well being and perceived changes using 11 parameters, 6 negative and 5 positive)[Pre and post each treatment session]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Psychological outcome measurements comprised a self-assessment of well being using 11 parameters, 6 negative and 5 positive.[Measured weekly pre and post each treatment point.]