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Massage for GAD: Neuroimaging and Clinical Correlates of Response
NCT06506253 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This clinical trial will compare the effects of Swedish massage or light touch therapy on brain activity and symptoms of anxiety. This is a randomized research study and subjects will be randomized into one of two study touch intervention groups, and will have an equal chance of being placed in one of the groups: 1. Swedish massage therapy twice per week for 6 weeks. 2. Light touch therapy twice per week for 6 weeks. The Primary Objective is to identify brain networks activated by touch interventions using fMRI brain imaging in subjects with generalized anxiety disorder. Subjects will undergo two fMRI scanning sessions (one before and one after) twice per week for 6 weeks of touch intervention. Subjects will also be asked to complete questionnaires on anxiety, stress and depression.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Swedish Massage Therapy
- OTHER Light Touch Therapy
Study Locations (1)
Utah
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute — Salt Lake City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06506253
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06506253 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Utah, which has 686 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Generalized Anxiety Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Swedish Massage Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06506253 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Utah. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06506253 about?
NCT06506253 is a clinical study titled "Massage for GAD: Neuroimaging and Clinical Correlates of Response". This clinical trial will compare the effects of Swedish massage or light touch therapy on brain activity and symptoms of anxiety. This is a randomized research study and subjects will be randomized into one of two study touch intervention groups, and will have an equal chance of being placed in one...
What is the current status of trial NCT06506253?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 46 participants. The study started on 2024-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-08.
What conditions does trial NCT06506253 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06506253?
The interventions under investigation include: Swedish Massage Therapy (OTHER), Light Touch Therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06506253?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 686 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06506253 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Utah. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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