Shiatsu massage tested to ease symptoms of rare heart disease

NCT ID NCT06197165

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether shiatsu, a type of Japanese bodywork, can improve symptoms and quality of life in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a serious heart condition. Researchers will compare targeted shiatsu to comfort-focused shiatsu and no shiatsu in 108 adults. They will measure changes in symptoms like fatigue, pain, anxiety, and sleep problems over several weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris - CHU HENRI MONDOR

    RECRUITING

    Créteil, 94010, France

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