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Effect of oil friction v/s salt friction on autonomic variables in a healthy volunteers

Comparative study between oil friction & moist salt friction on autonomic variables among healthy individuals - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108789
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-04-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Salt Friction: Initially standardized weight (e.g., 0.5 g) of Epsom salt is taken and it is dissolved in a small amount of salt in warm water to create a paste-like consistency. Gently
techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, and friction are used, with pressure adjusted according to the individual s comfort. The massage is given for 20 minutes. After the massage, any excess oil i

Sponsors

Sahil khan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Those who are willing to sign an informed consent. Healthy volunteers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with recent skin injuries or conditions that could change the procedure could be excluded. Those who are not willing to sign an informed consent. An individual who is under medications.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)Timepoint: baseline and post-intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blood pressure, Heart rate, Temperature, Respiratory rateTimepoint: baseline and post-intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nair Dhiren Ajit

Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College and Hospital of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

danny.a.nair@gmail.com7899143619

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026