Effects of Massage Versus Rest on Hormones

May 9, 2011 updated by: Claremont Graduate University

Investigating the Effects of Massage vs. Rest on Oxytocin, ACTH, and B-endorphins

This study will investigate the effects of 15 minutes of massage compared to 15 minutes of quiet rest on physiological variables. Specifically, the investigators will measure the effects on levels of the social hormone oxytocin, and on other physiological variables that interact with oxytocin or that may be influenced by massage (including ACTH, Beta-endorphin, and IL-1alpha). The investigators will also investigate whether, in the case of hormones changes, these influence social decision making.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Interested participants will have the experiment explained both verbally and in writing, and asked to give their informed consent in writing. After consent, the participants will be led to a private room for their first 30ml blood draw by a qualified phlebotomist. Participants will then have a second 30ml blood draw.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

95

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

  • United States
    • California
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
        • Cassel, UCLA

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

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Anyone English speaking and over the age of 18.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Minors and anyone who has used illicit drugs or alcohol in the last 24 hours.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oxytocin
Time Frame: Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Participants receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest and oxytocin will be measured from this sample.
Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
Time Frame: Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and ACTH will be measured in these blood samples.
Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Beta-endorphin
Time Frame: Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and B-endorphin will be measured from these samples.
Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Interleukin-1alpha (IL-1a)
Time Frame: Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.
Participants will receive a blood draw at baseline and immediately following 15 minutes of massage or rest, and IL-1a will be measured from these samples.
Within 5 minutes following experimental manipulation of either 15 minutes massage or rest.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Claremont Graduate University

Collaborators

Gruter Institute

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, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

May 10, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 10, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2011

Last Verified

August 1, 2005

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 00012002

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