Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
A 40-min whole-body massage session (excluding head, face, and breasts) was administered once a week for 2 months (8 sessions total). Massage was performed directly on the skin using oil.
A 40-min wh
Sponsors
Faculty of Health Sciences, Tsukuba University of Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy middle-aged and old women (age >= 40 years) who were designated obese (body mass index >= 25 as defined by the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity) on medical examination in the past 1 year and were thinking of reducing their obesity, but have not yet received any treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Undergoing treatment or follow-up by a medical doctor for cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease. (2) Undergoing treatment or follow-up by a medical doctor for any other serious disease. (3) Currently receiving massage therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Concentration level of adiponectin in blood | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight, abdominal circumference, and body fat percentage. Concentration levels of leptin, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in blood. Self-reported questionnaire of Profile of Mood State 2nd Edition (POMS2). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactNozomi DONOYAMA
Tsukuba University of Technology Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed