Effects of Massage Versus Rest on Hormones

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Massage, Rest

In brief

This study will investigate the effects of 15 minutes of massage compared to 15 minutes of quiet rest on physiological variables. Specifically, the investigators will measure the effects on levels of the social hormone oxytocin, and on other physiological variables that interact with oxytocin or that may be influenced by massage (including ACTH, Beta-endorphin, and IL-1alpha). The investigators will also investigate whether, in the case of hormones changes, these influence social decision making.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01351402

Run by

Claremont Graduate University

People needed

95

Starts

2006-06-01

Expected to finish

2007-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-05-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Anyone English speaking and over the age of 18.

You may not qualify if…

• Minors and anyone who has used illicit drugs or alcohol in the last 24 hours.

Where it is running

• Cassel, UCLA — Los Angeles, California, United States

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