Effect of THAI Traditional Massage on Bone Markers

August 6, 2008 updated by: Mahidol University

Acute Changes in Biochemical Markers of Bone Resorption and Formation After THAI Traditional Massage

The purpose of this study is to explore the skeletal effect of Thai traditional massage by examining the changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover immediately after the massage.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Each subject received Thai traditional massage for 2 hours by a single masseuse.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Thailand
      • Bangkok, Thailand, 10400
        • Ramathibodi hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 36 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy Thai women aged 20 to 40 years
  • Have been massaged by Thai Traditional massage style

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hyperparathyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer
  • Antiresorptive agent, Teriparatide and Glucocorticoid
  • Swelling Joints

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
1= THAI traditional massage
Procedure: Thai Traditional massage
Thai traditional massage for 2 hours by a single masseuse.
Other Names:
  • Thai massagae

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Biochemical markers of bone resorption; C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTx-I) and of bone formation; total procollagen type 1 amino-terminal propeptide (P1NP)level
Time Frame: 2 hour
2 hour

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Mahidol University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sunee - Saetung, Msc, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 10400

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 6, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ID 02-50-30

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