Hand massage for sleep apnea: a new, Drug-Free approach?

NCT ID NCT07169058

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a 16-minute manual massage along the path of the vagus nerve can quickly improve heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. One hundred adults will be randomly assigned to receive the massage or rest quietly. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost technique offers immediate benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mardin Artuklu University

    Mardin, Mardin, 47000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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