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Neck massage may boost brain power in Sleep-Deprived students
NCT ID NCT07084701
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive neck massage (called NSCLD) can improve memory and thinking in adults who are sleep-deprived. Researchers will enroll 30 college students and measure changes in memory, attention, and mood. The goal is to see if this simple technique can offset some of the mental fog caused by not getting enough sleep.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * College student ≥18 years, all of whom have passed a standardized entrance examination; * No failed exams during the course of study; * Sleep deprivation; * In good health, with no mental or psychological disorders; * No recent use of medications that may affect memory and cognition; * Voluntary participation and able to undergo cognitive function and memory testing; * Informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Presence of acute or chronic medical conditions (e.g., severe hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) that could confound the results. * History of craniocervical trauma or surgery. * Current use of sedative or anxiolytic medications that could influence sleep or cognitive function. * Participants who are unable to follow the procedures or complete the assessments
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
RECRUITINGTianjin, China
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