The Long-term Impact of Massage Chairs on Sleep Quality.
The Long-term Impact of the Usage of New Generation Massage Chairs on Quality and Quantity of Sleep-in Individuals Suffering from Insomnia.
University of Thessaly
20 participants
Mar 4, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- score of ≥16 on the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS-8)
Exclusion Criteria3
- history of mental illness,
- history of epilepsy
- acute or chronic condition that would limit the ability of the patient to participate in the study
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Interventions
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.
During this phase, participants will spend on month without any intervention (massage) accounting for a washout period.
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NCT06788288