None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Center for Integrative Medicine and Research All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a)Patients of either sex aged 18 to 35 years. b)Willing to participate and comply with the procedures c)Subject report of being healthy with no diagnosed illness
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Shirodhara therapy related: a)Patients with known allergy to oil formulations/massage. b)Any injury overhead/ neck, presence of an open wound/abrasion on over forehead & scalp region. c)Central / peripheral neuropathy. d)Patients having problems in lying supine for 1 hour. e)Patients who cannot be relied upon to comply with the therapy procedures or are unwilling to give informed consent. 2. Subjects diagnosed with cardiovascular, renal, neurological, hepatic and pulmonary diseases or complications, Psychiatric disorders. 3. Pregnant or lactating females 4. Currently engaged in any relaxation practices.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychomotor performance using trail making testTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 7 sessions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Heart rate variability Change From Baseline to Post Intervention High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency Divided by High Frequency (LF/HF) Power Amplitude. Timepoint: baseline and at the end of 7 sessions;State trait anxiety inventory short formTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 7 sessions;State Mindfulness Attention Awareness ScaleTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 7 sessions;Mind wandering questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 7 sessions | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Gautam Sharma
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed