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Therapeutic Outcomes of Using Complementary Hand-based Treatment in Diabetes
Sponsor: University Hospital, Linkoeping
Summary
This pilot study evaluates potential biological and psychological effects of Swedish massage in adults with type 1 diabetes. Massage may influence stress-related mechanisms, such as hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity and inflammation, which are linked to impaired insulin sensitivity and glycemic control. Twenty participants with type 1 diabetes will receive weekly 45-60-minute Swedish massage sessions for five weeks. Biological outcomes include HbA1c, fasting glucose, copeptin, hs-CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α. Glycemic variability will be assessed using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Psychological outcomes include perceived stress (PSS-10) and anxiety (GAD-7). The study aims to explore feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary within-group effects on stress regulation and glycemic balance
Official title: Therapeutic Outcomes of Using Complementary Hand-based Treatment in Diabetes (TOUCH-D): A Pilot Single-group Feasibility Study Evaluating Biological and Psychological Effects of Swedish Massage in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2025-12-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Swedish massage
Participants receive Swedish massage once weekly for five consecutive weeks. Each 45-60-minute session is delivered by a licensed massage therapist using traditional Swedish techniques (kneading, gliding, and tapping) focusing on the back, shoulders, and neck. The intervention aims to promote relaxation and modulate stress-related biological systems. The study uses a single-group pre-post design to explore biological and psychological effects and feasibility.
Locations (1)
Peter Johansson
Norrköping, Linköpings Universitet, Sweden