Unilateral Massage as a Potential Treatment for Depression

February 3, 2014 updated by: University of Arizona
In depression, EEG studies have shown frontal asymmetry with relatively lower activity in the left hemisphere. In this study a moderate pressure massage will be conducted by a trained professional on one of the following conditions: the right side of the body, the left side of the body, or both sides of the body (a traditional massage on the back of the body) while EEG measurements of brain activity are recorded and mood ratings are obtained.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

12

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
    • Arizona
      • Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724
        • University of Arizona

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

18 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Medically and mentally healthy, right-handed participants will be eligible for participating in this study. The age range for enrollment in the study is not restricted by any variables but will be set between 18 and 50 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Left-Handed subjects, persons suffering acute or chronic mental illnesses and chronic illnesses (including autoimmune illnesses).

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Left-Sided Massage
Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Other: Bi-lateral massage
Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Other Names:
  • Massage on the left side of the body.
Active Comparator: Right-Sided Massage
Unilateral massage on the right side of the body.
Other: Bi-lateral massage
Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Other Names:
  • Massage on the left side of the body.
Sham Comparator: Bi-Lateral Massage
Traditional massage on the back of the body.
Other: Bi-lateral massage
Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Other Names:
  • Massage on the left side of the body.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Non-invasive EEG recording
Time Frame: Collected 4 minutes after the unilateral massage has ended.
EEG recording using an electrode cap and electrode gel connected to an EEG Machine to record brain activity.
Collected 4 minutes after the unilateral massage has ended.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
PANAS (Postitive and Negative Affect Schedule)Questionnaire
Time Frame: Collected immediately following the unilateral massage.
To obtain mood ratings before and after the UMI.
Collected immediately following the unilateral massage.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Arizona

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Charles Raison, MD, University of Arizona
  • Principal Investigator: Clemens Janssen, MS, University of Arizona

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

July 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

September 10, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 4, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 3, 2014

Last Verified

February 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 13-0441

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