Massage Therapy for HIV-positive People : Effects on Anxiety, Depression, Hyperventilation and Quality of Life
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- HIV-positive Diagnosis
- Registration Number
- NCT02535429
- Lead Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
- Brief Summary
Massage therapy during 1 month and evaluation of depression, hyperventilation, anxiety and quality of life
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 28
Inclusion Criteria
- HIV-positive diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria
- musculoskeletal disorders
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method quality of life measured by World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire 10 minutes Depression measured by Hospital anxiety and depression scale 5 minutes Anxiety measured by Hospital anxiety and depression scale 5 minutes Hyperventilation measured by NIJMEGEN questionnaire 5 minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie massage therapy's effects on anxiety and depression in HIV-positive individuals?
How does massage therapy compare to standard-of-care antidepressants for managing hyperventilation in HIV patients?
Which biomarkers correlate with improved quality of life following massage therapy in immunocompromised HIV populations?
What adverse events are associated with massage therapy in HIV-positive patients with opportunistic infections?
Can massage therapy synergize with antiretroviral therapy to address comorbid psychological symptoms in HIV management?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Clinique universitaire Saint-Luc
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium
Clinique universitaire Saint-Luc🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium
