Unilateral Massage as a Potential Treatment for Depression

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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).

Treatment and study plan

Bi-lateral massage

Other

Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.

Other names: Massage on the left side of the body.

Primary outcomes

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.

Secondary outcomes

PANAS (Postitive and Negative Affect Schedule)Questionnaire

Time frame: Collected immediately following the unilateral massage.

To obtain mood ratings before and after the UMI.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Arizona

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Sep 10, 2013
Registry last updated: Feb 4, 2014

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