Unilateral Massage as a Potential Treatment for Depression

N/ACompletedNCT01937897

University of Arizona12 enrolled

Overview

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 Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

Bi-lateral massageOTHER

Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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).

Locations (1)

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Non-invasive EEG recording

EEG recording using an electrode cap and electrode gel connected to an EEG Machine to record brain activity.

Time frame: Collected 4 minutes after the unilateral massage has ended.

Secondary Outcomes

PANAS (Postitive and Negative Affect Schedule)Questionnaire

To obtain mood ratings before and after the UMI.

Time frame: Collected immediately following the unilateral massage.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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