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The Long-term Impact of Massage Chairs on Sleep Quality.
Sponsor: University of Thessaly
Summary
Modern technology is reshaping the massage industry, improving relaxation and well-being with pioneering devices. The automatic massage chairs stand as a testament to this evolution, integrating ergonomic design with advanced massage techniques to facilitate deep tissue relaxation, and sleep quality and enhance overall well-being. Aim: The aim of the current study is to assess the long-term impact of the new generations of massage chairs prior to bed-time in aspects related to sleep and quality of life in individuals with severe symptoms of insomnia.
Official title: The Long-term Impact of the Usage of New Generation Massage Chairs on Quality and Quantity of Sleep-in Individuals Suffering from Insomnia.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-03-04
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Massage Chair session
The intervention is composed of a full-body relaxation massage offered by an automatic electric massage chair. The intervention will last for 3 months while the participant will change between massage and washout periods.
Washout period
During this phase, participants will spend on month without any intervention (massage) accounting for a washout period.
Locations (1)
School of Physical Education, Sports and Dietetics, TEFAA
Trikala, Thessaly, Greece