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NCT01337713 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Efficacy of Massage Therapy in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT01337713 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT01337713, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
There is an impressive and growing body of data suggesting that massage therapy is effective in decreasing some symptoms of pathological conditions as well as facilitating growth, reducing pain, increasing alertness, diminishing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhancing immune function. Preliminary studies suggest that massage therapy decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression, and lowers salivary cortisol levels in a wide array of childhood and adult neuropsychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit-disorder hyperactivity, depression, bulimia and anorexia-nervosa. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by the presence of a constellation of signs and symptoms for at least 6 months in duration, with some type of functional disability or decrease in quality of life. The signs and symptoms of GAD include a myriad of somatic symptoms including muscle tension, headaches, backaches, fatigue, restlessness, insomnia, as well as psychological feelings of worry, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. Both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are effective in decreasing the signs and symptoms of GAD. Unfortunately, the vast majority of patients with GAD never receive adequate pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy. Therefore, the development of a complementary and alternative therapy that has demonstrated efficacy for GAD might be well received by patients. This study's goals are to investigate the efficacy of Swedish massage therapy vs. light touch therapy and better understand the biological effects of massage in patients with anxiety. Qualified participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups in which they will receive Swedish massage therapy twice per week for 12 weeks or Light Touch therapy twice per week for 6 weeks followed by Swedish massage therapy twice per week for the next 6 weeks. The total length of the study is 13 weeks, which includes a screening visit that takes about 3 hours and two therapy visits per
Interventions
- OTHER Light Touch
- OTHER Swedish Massage
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01337713 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Light Touch is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01337713 about?
NCT01337713 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Massage Therapy in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)". There is an impressive and growing body of data suggesting that massage therapy is effective in decreasing some symptoms of pathological conditions as well as facilitating growth, reducing pain, increasing alertness, diminishing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhancing immune function. Prel...
What is the current status of trial NCT01337713?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2014-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01337713?
The interventions under investigation include: Light Touch (OTHER), Swedish Massage (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01337713?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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