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Massage therapy may offer a Drug-Free path to better sleep

NCT ID NCT07770945

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether connective tissue massage, given three times a week for four weeks, can reduce insomnia severity in adults with chronic insomnia. Participants also receive sleep hygiene education, and the control group gets education alone. The study measures sleep quality, stress-related blood markers, and sleep patterns to see if massage adds meaningful benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Connective tissue massage
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free, hands-on option to reduce insomnia severity and improve sleep quality in people with chronic insomnia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply broadly. The massage is given alongside sleep hygiene education, so any added benefit beyond education alone remains uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 74 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years, of either sex. * Diagnosis of chronic insomnia disorder according to the International -Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition, Turkish version (ICSD-3-TR), established by a neurologist. * Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep occurring at least three nights per week for at least three months, consistent with ICSD-3-TR diagnostic criteria. * No use of pharmacological agents for insomnia during the previous four weeks, including benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, melatonin and melatonin receptor agonists, sedating antidepressants, and anxiolytics. * Insomnia Severity Index score of ≥15, indicating moderate to severe insomnia. Ability to read and write. * Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination score of ≥24, indicating adequate cognitive status. * Willingness to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent. * Exclusion Criteria: * History of shift work during the previous month or lifestyle changes that may disrupt circadian rhythm. * Presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, or other primary sleep disorders. * History of any neurological diagnosis, such as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease, or psychiatric diagnosis, such as depression or bipolar disorder. * Presence of an open wound, infection, dermatitis, or other dermatological condition impairing skin integrity in the area where connective tissue massage will be applied. * Regular use of medications that may affect sleep, including antidepressants, beta-blockers, or corticosteroids. * Initiation of any pharmacological treatment for insomnia, including sleep medications or sedatives, during the four-week study period.

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Conditions

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insomnia sleep-wake disorder

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Chronic insomnia

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Locations

  • Sultan 2.Abdulhamid Khan Educational and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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