Does a simple back massage alter brain waves? a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07728617
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial investigates whether a 10-minute myofascial release technique applied to the lower back can produce measurable changes in brain activity compared to a light touch sham. Healthy adults aged 18-25 will be randomly assigned to receive either the active technique or a placebo-like touch. Brain waves and heart rate variability are recorded before, shortly after, and 30 minutes after the session to see if the hands-on therapy triggers distinct cortical responses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a manual myofascial release technique applied to the lower back
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reveal how manual therapies affect the brain, potentially guiding future treatments for pain or movement disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with pain or other conditions. The sham touch may also produce similar brain changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amasya University
Amasya, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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