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

NCT ID NCT07272031

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 140 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Biological females aged 18 years or older. Currently working in an office job with at least 75% of the working day spent sitting (sedentary work). Self-reported regular menstrual cycle (cycle length 21-35 days). Able to attend all scheduled intervention sessions (8 sessions over 4 weeks). Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Current pregnancy or breastfeeding. Diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, deep vein thrombosis) or presence of a pacemaker Endocrine or metabolic disorders (e.g., insulin-dependent diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or other thyroid dysfunctions) Active cancer or receiving active cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation therapy) History of major surgery or trauma in the head, neck, or upper extremities within the last 3 months Current diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder) Regular use of medications affecting heart rate or the nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, antidepressants, anxiolytics, or asthma inhalers) Current participation in another interventional clinical trial

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Conditions

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occupational disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autonomic nervous system (ANS) functioning and mood state Occupational health Stress

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Red Cross Medical College of Rīga Stradiņš University

    RECRUITING

    Riga, Latvia, LV-1007, Latvia

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