Massage for GAD: Neuroimaging and Clinical Correlates of Response
46
about 2.3 years
18–64
1 site in UT
About this study
Researchers are testing if Swedish massage or light touch therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms. The trial will compare these two types of touch interventions to see how they affect brain activity using fMRI scans, along with measuring anxiety levels through questionnaires.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Participate in Light Touch Therapy
- 2.Participate in Swedish Massage Therapy
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Secondary: Autonomic activity (heart rate variability, heart rate, pulse)., Pre-to-post-treatment change in response to fearful/angry faces task and clinical response on the HAM-A.
Psychiatry / Mental Health