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Feldenkrais method shows promise for stress relief in sedentary women

NCT ID NCT07175974

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Palermo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study explored whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy, sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants attended eight daily 90-minute sessions or served as controls. Researchers measured heart rate, body water, and stress-related responses before and after the program. The study is small and early, but suggests this low-impact approach may help ease stress and support relaxation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Feldenkrais Method - Awareness Through Movement (ATM)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help reduce stress and improve body awareness in sedentary women.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also cannot prove cause and effect because it was not a randomized controlled trial.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

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Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female (age ≥18 years) * Healthy (no musculoskeletal disorders or other conditions limiting participation in the Feldenkrais Method protocol) * Sedentary lifestyle (\<150 min/week of moderate-intensity physical activity or \<75 min/week of vigorous-intensity activity) Exclusion Criteria: * Male * Presence of acute or chronic medical conditions * Current pregnancy

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Conditions

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autonomic nervous system disorder Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological

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Autonomic nervous system Healthy volunteers Hydration Stress, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo. Centro Forte Feldenkrais di Caterina Forte

    Palermo, Palermo, 90144, Italy

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