The Impact of Relaxation Massage Prior to Bed-time on Sleep Quality and Quantity in People with Symptoms of Chronic In-somnia: a Home-Based Sleep Study.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Sleep Efficiency
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Manual massage is an effective treatment approach for reducing general stress and promoting an overall sense of wellbeing. Relaxation massage aims to alleviate psychophysiological tension, enhance both blood and lymphatic circulation, and promote mental and physical relaxation. It is particularly beneficial for those with anxiety-related symptoms (such as generalized anxiety dis-order, social anxiety) and sleep disorders, aiming to improve calmness and promote sleepiness. The purpose of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of a single session of relaxation massage prior to bed-time on sleep quality and quantity indices, in individuals with symptoms of chronic insomnia.
Detailed Description
Study Design:
The current study will assess the impact of an in-house full-body deep relaxation massage session performed by a professional masseur in objective measurements of sleep quality and quantity in participants suffering from chronic insomnia just before they go to bed.
The volunteers of the current study will participate in 3 different scenarios, each 5 days apart: Scenario 1 is the control session when participants' sleep will be recorded without any massage intervention. Participants will follow their usual bed-time routine.
Scenario 2, participants will receive a deep relaxation massage session lasting 40 min and follow the sleep recording set up before they follow their usual bedtime routine.
Scenario 3, participants will receive a placebo massage session lasting 40 min (oil rubbing application in participants' body places similar to the massage session) and followed by the sleep recording set up before they follow their usual bedtime routine.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •score of ≥16 on the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS-8)
Exclusion Criteria
- •history of mental illness, dermatological diseases, allergies to massage oil and any acute or chronic condition that would limit the ability of the patient to participate or consent in the study
Arms & Interventions
Control
For the control (CON) session participants will not receive any massage session and they will follow their usual bedtime routine.
Relaxation Massage
For the relaxation massage (REL) session, participants will receive a massage session lasting for 45 minutes before bedtime and they will instructed to follow their usual bedtime routine
Intervention: Massage (Other)
Sham Massage
For the sham" massage (PLA) session, participants will receive a sham-massage session (full body oil rubbing) lasting for 45 minutes before bedtime and they will instructed to follow their usual bedtime routine
Intervention: Sham (No Treatment) (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Sleep Efficiency
Time Frame: 9 hours
Total sleep time over Time spend in bed
Secondary Outcomes
- Sustained Sleep Efficiency(9 hours)
Investigators
Giorgos K. Sakkas
Associate Professor
University of Thessaly