Could a gentle touch ease depression? new study explores massage therapy
NCT ID NCT05065580
Summary
This study tested whether gentle massage therapy could help reduce symptoms of depression. 25 adults with depression received weekly 30-minute massage sessions focused on the head, neck, and shoulders for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in depression and physical symptom scores before and after the treatment period.
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Lakeland Regional Healthcare
Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085, United States
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