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NCT01169480 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1
The Impact of Giving a Massage
A Early Phase 1 study, sponsored by Parker Research Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT01169480: Completed Early Phase 1 study, sponsored by Parker Research Institute.
NCT01169480 is a Early Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Parker Research Institute. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01169480, a Early Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Parker Research Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate if giving a massage impacts the mental state of a massage therapist, including depression, anxiety, and stress . It is speculated that feelings of depression, anxiety and stress will reduce following the giving of a massage.
Primary Outcome
The primary assessment measure will be perceived, self-reported stress, anxiety and depression as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS). The DASS is a set of three scales measuring the states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the 21 items is scored from "0" (Did not apply to me at all) to "3" (Applied to me very much or most of the time). A subscore is achieved for each of the three subcategories. Subscores can range from 0 to 28+. The DASS was found to have adequate
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Give a massage
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-09 |
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT01169480 record still lists
NCT01169480 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Give a massage is the first listed.
NCT01169480 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01169480 about?
NCT01169480 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Giving a Massage". The aim of this study is to investigate if giving a massage impacts the mental state of a massage therapist, including depression, anxiety, and stress . It is speculated that feelings of depression, anxiety and stress will reduce following the giving of a massage.
What is the current status of trial NCT01169480?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2010-06. Estimated completion is 2010-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01169480?
The interventions under investigation include: Give a massage (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01169480?
This trial is sponsored by Parker Research Institute, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01169480's enrollment target sits among peer trials
20 1157th of 2000 higher than 710 of 2,000 other Early Phase 1 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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