Head and face massage may melt stress away, small study suggests
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether a gentle hands-on technique called Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) can help lower stress. Thirty adults who were not on beta blockers and could skip caffeine for 6 hours took part. Researchers measured heart rate and asked about mood to see if PRR…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Idaho • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC