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NCT06506253 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Massage for GAD: Neuroimaging and Clinical Correlates of Response
A NA study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by University of Utah.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 46
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06506253 is a NA study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, below the 214-participant average among 48 other Generalized Anxiety Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06506253, a NA study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Utah.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 46 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
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, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 214-participant average among 48 other Generalized Anxiety Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Utah, which has 818 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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.
NCT06506253 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Utah.
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.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06506253?
The interventions under investigation include: Swedish Massage Therapy (OTHER), Light Touch Therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06506253?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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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