Quick desk massage may melt stress away, study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT07272031

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riga Stradins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will test whether short office massages—on the head, neck, or hands—can lower chronic stress in women with sedentary jobs. 140 participants will receive 15-minute massages twice a week for four weeks, while a control group rests quietly. Researchers will measure stress using heart rate variability and self-reported surveys.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: office massage (head, cervical area, or hand)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce stress and improve well-being for office workers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 140 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than quiet rest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

occupational disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS) FUNCTIONING AND MOOD STATE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Red Cross Medical College of Rīga Stradiņš University
RECRUITING

Riga, Latvia, LV-1007, Latvia

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