Depression
Conditions
Keywords
Unilateral Massage, Depression
Brief summary
In depression, EEG studies have shown frontal asymmetry with relatively lower activity in the left hemisphere. In this study a moderate pressure massage will be conducted by a trained professional on one of the following conditions: the right side of the body, the left side of the body, or both sides of the body (a traditional massage on the back of the body) while EEG measurements of brain activity are recorded and mood ratings are obtained.
Interventions
OTHERBi-lateral massage
Unilateral massage on the left side of the body.
Sponsors
University of Arizona
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Medically and mentally healthy, right-handed participants will be eligible for participating in this study. The age range for enrollment in the study is not restricted by any variables but will be set between 18 and 50 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
* Left-Handed subjects, persons suffering acute or chronic mental illnesses and chronic illnesses (including autoimmune illnesses).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Non-invasive EEG recording | Collected 4 minutes after the unilateral massage has ended. | EEG recording using an electrode cap and electrode gel connected to an EEG Machine to record brain activity. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PANAS (Postitive and Negative Affect Schedule)Questionnaire | Collected immediately following the unilateral massage. | To obtain mood ratings before and after the UMI. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed