Hands-On stress relief? tiny study hints at a simple fix

NCT ID NCT06305585

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Idaho Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle manual therapy called Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) can help reduce stress. Thirty adults received the treatment, and researchers measured heart rate changes and self-reported stress, anxiety, and mood. The goal was to see if this non-invasive technique could calm the body's stress response.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) – a gentle hands-on method that stimulates reflexes to relax the nervous system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to manage everyday stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the technique is not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

ISMaRT Clinic

Moscow, Idaho, 83843, United States

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