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Massage therapy shows promise for epilepsy management in new study

NCT ID NCT07000591

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a neck massage program, based on a caring model, could help people with epilepsy feel more confident managing their condition, reduce their symptoms, and lighten the burden on their caregivers. 96 adults with epilepsy and their caregivers took part. The massage group received neck massages three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured changes in self-efficacy, symptom burden, and caregiver stress using standard questionnaires.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years, * Diagnosed with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures or Focal Epilepsy, * Able to speak and understand Turkish, * Conscious and alert, * Able to communicate verbally, * No history of neck trauma, * No cervical disc herniation, * No severe headaches or migraines, * Not diagnosed with cancer, * No neurological and/or psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive function, * No acute (recently developed) health issues (e.g., heart attack, fainting), * No uncontrolled high blood pressure, * No use of analgesic medications in the past 24 hours, * No contraindications to massage therapy (e.g., advanced COPD, asthma, heart or kidney failure, malignant conditions, febrile illnesses, or pregnancy), * No skin issues (rash, redness, lesions, heat increase, swelling, edema, bone abnormalities, or localized infections) in the area where massage is to be applied. Exclusion Criteria * Declining to continue participation in the study, * Experiencing pain during massage application, * Changes in the pharmacological treatment regimen, * Failing to attend massage sessions, * Development of undesirable effects (e.g., bruising or discoloration) in the massage area, which leads to termination of sessions.

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Conditions

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epilepsy

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Epilepsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atatürk University

    Erzurum, Erzurum, 25100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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