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Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Classical Massage on Autonomic and Hemodynamic Responses in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

5. November 2026 aktualisiert von: Gizem Kalay Çelik, Mersin University

The Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Classical Massage on Autonomic and Hemodynamic Responses in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

**Study Objective**

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of manual lymphatic drainage massage and classical massage on autonomic and hemodynamic responses in community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and older. The study is expected to contribute to understanding the effects of massage interventions on autonomic and hemodynamic responses and to the development of evidence-based, non-pharmacological interventions supporting older adults' health.

**Study Hypotheses**

Primary Hypothesis (H01): The effects of a single 15-minute session of manual lymphatic drainage massage and classical massage on cardiac autonomic function in community-dwelling older adults differ from those observed in the delayed-intervention control group.

Secondary Hypothesis (H02): The effects of a single 15-minute session of manual lymphatic drainage massage and classical massage on hemodynamic responses in community-dwelling older adults differ from those observed in the delayed-intervention control group.

**Study Design and Procedures**

A total of 75 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: manual lymphatic drainage massage, classical massage, or a delayed-intervention control group.

Participants in the manual lymphatic drainage massage group will receive a single 15-minute session involving gentle, rhythmic massage techniques applied to the neck and supraclavicular regions. Participants in the classical massage group will receive a single 15-minute session involving traditional massage techniques applied to the neck and shoulders. Participants in the delayed-intervention control group will rest for 15 minutes without receiving massage.

Heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure will be measured before and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period in all three groups. HRV measures the natural variation in time between heartbeats and provides information about the regulation of heart function by the autonomic nervous system.

Changes in these measurements will be compared among the three groups to evaluate short-term autonomic and hemodynamic responses.

After completion of the study, participants in the delayed-intervention control group will be offered a massage intervention based on the study findings.

Studienübersicht

Status

Noch keine Rekrutierung

Bedingungen

Intervention / Behandlung

Studientyp

Interventionell

Einschreibung (Geschätzt)

75

Phase

  • Unzutreffend

Kontakte und Standorte

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Studienkontakt

Teilnahmekriterien

Forscher suchen nach Personen, die einer bestimmten Beschreibung entsprechen, die als Auswahlkriterien bezeichnet werden. Einige Beispiele für diese Kriterien sind der allgemeine Gesundheitszustand einer Person oder frühere Behandlungen.

Zulassungskriterien

Studienberechtigtes Alter

60 Jahre und älter (Erwachsene, Älterer Erwachsener)

Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige

Ja

Studienberechtigte Geschlechter

Alle

Beschreibung

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being 60 years of age or older.
  • Providing written informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Voluntarily participating in the study through Yenişehir Egemenlik Family Health Center, Mezitli Nafiz Çolak Family Health Center, or Yenişehir Mimar Sinan Family Health Center in Mersin, Türkiye.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
  • Clinically significant arrhythmias that may affect heart rate variability (HRV).
  • Acute or decompensated heart failure.
  • Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis.
  • Acute infection, febrile illness, or active infection in the massage area.
  • Open wounds, active dermatological conditions, hematomas, or impaired skin integrity in the massage area.
  • Cervical disc herniation.
  • Refusal to provide informed consent.

Studienplan

Dieser Abschnitt enthält Einzelheiten zum Studienplan, einschließlich des Studiendesigns und der Messung der Studieninhalte.

Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?

Designdetails

  • Hauptzweck: Unterstützende Pflege
  • Zuteilung: Zufällig
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
  • Maskierung: Doppelt

Waffen und Interventionen

Teilnehmergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandlung
Experimental: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Group

Participants in this group will receive a single 15-minute manual lymphatic drainage massage session targeting the cervical and supraclavicular regions in the supine position. The massage will follow the basic principles of the Dr. Vodder method, using gentle, rhythmic, superficial pressure and stationary circular movements at a rate of 20-30 movements per minute. Heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure will be measured before (Z0) and after (Z1) the intervention.

Participants will be placed in a comfortable supine position with head and neck support. Privacy and hand hygiene will be ensured. Manual lymphatic drainage will follow Dr. Vodder principles, using gentle, rhythmic, superficial pressure without sliding or deep tissue compression. The skin will be gently stretched within its elastic limits and released. Stationary circular movements will be applied from the cervical region toward the supraclavicular terminal area, with very gentle lateral-to-medial movements near the supraclavicular fossa. The massage will last 15 minutes at 20-30 movements per minute, avoiding pain. Afterward, participants will remain supine, be monitored for adverse effects, and undergo post-intervention measurements of heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure without changing position.

Experimental: Classical Massage Group

Participants assigned to this group will receive a single 15-minute classical massage session targeting the neck and shoulder regions bilaterally. The massage will begin with gentle, rhythmic effleurage (stroking), followed by petrissage (kneading) and controlled friction movements, and will end with gentle effleurage. Fragrance-free baby oil without colorants, preservatives, or added vitamins will be used. The massage will be performed without causing pain or discomfort. Heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure will be measured before (Z0) and after (Z1) the intervention.

Before the massage, participants will be positioned comfortably, and the neck and shoulders will be prepared. Privacy and hand hygiene will be ensured. Fragrance-free baby oil without colorants, preservatives, or vitamins will be used, and the hands will be warmed. Classical massage will be applied bilaterally to the neck and shoulders using effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), and friction techniques. The session will begin with gentle, rhythmic effleurage, followed by petrissage of the neck and shoulder muscles and controlled friction over appropriate muscle areas. Gentle effleurage will conclude the session. All movements will avoid pain or discomfort. The massage will last 15 minutes to match the MLD-m intervention duration. Afterward, participants will rest, be monitored for adverse effects, and undergo post-intervention measurements of heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure.

Kein Eingriff: Delayed-Intervention Control Group

Participants assigned to the delayed-intervention control group will not receive any massage intervention during the main study period. They will rest for 15 minutes under the same environmental conditions as the intervention groups. Heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate, and blood pressure will be measured before (Z0) and after (Z1) the rest period, using the same measurement intervals as the intervention groups. After completion of the study, participants will be offered one session of the massage intervention found to be more effective based on the study results.

Was misst die Studie?

Primäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Zeitfenster
Change in Heart Rate Variability (SDNN)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (RMSSD)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (pNN50)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (LF)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (HF)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (LF/HF Ratio)
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)

Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Zeitfenster
Change in Heart Rate
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Zeitfenster: Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)
Baseline (Z0) and immediately after the 15-minute massage or rest period (Z1)

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Haupttermine studieren

Studienbeginn (Geschätzt)

1. Dezember 2026

Primärer Abschluss (Geschätzt)

30. Juni 2027

Studienabschluss (Geschätzt)

30. Juni 2027

Studienanmeldedaten

Zuerst eingereicht

5. November 2026

Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat

5. November 2026

Zuerst gepostet (Tatsächlich)

12. November 2026

Studienaufzeichnungsaktualisierungen

Letztes Update gepostet (Tatsächlich)

12. November 2026

Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt

5. November 2026

Zuletzt verifiziert

1. November 2026

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