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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Mardin Artuklu University
Mardin, Mardin, 47000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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