Can a Novel Manual Therapy Technique Help Relieve Stress? Assessing Effects of Primal Reflex Release on the Body's Stress Response

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Conditions studied: Psychological Stress

In brief

Stress, when left unmanaged, can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and even cardiovascular disease. Effective stress management therapies may help maintain overall well-being and reduce the risk of long-term health complications. The Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a novel manual therapy that may reduce markers related to stress such as heart rate variability (HRV) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to elucidate the potential for PRRT to improve HRV and PROs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06305585

Run by

University of Idaho

People needed

30

Starts

2024-03-01

Expected to finish

2024-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Subject can refrain from caffeinated beverages in the 6 hours prior to data collection
• Subject is not currently taking any beta blockers
• Subject is comfortable with a manual therapy technique where the clinician touches your face and head

You may not qualify if…

• Subject has had caffeine within 6 hours
• Subject is currently taking any beta blockers

Where it is running

• ISMaRT Clinic — Moscow, Idaho, United States

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