The Long-term Impact of the Usage of New Generation Massage Chairs on Quality and Quantity of Sleep-in Individuals Suffering from Insomnia.
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• score of ≥16 on the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS-8)
Locations
Other Locations
Greece
School of Physical Education, Sports and Dietetics, TEFAA
RECRUITING
Trikala
Contact Information
Primary
Giorgos Sakkas, PhD
gsakkas@uth.gr
+30-24310 47022
Backup
Ilias Ntoumas, MSc
intoumas@uth.gr
+30-24310-47020
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-03-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1 - On-Off-On
Participants will follow a crossover design with a one-month interval period for three months in total. Participants will be randomly assigned into two equal-sized groups receiving the intervention (massage) following a distinct pattern: for the Group-1: one month on, one month off, one month on. During the on period, the massage chair will be located at the participant's house while during the off period, the massage chair will be removed from the participant's house (washout period).
Experimental: Group 2 - Off-On-Off
Participants will follow a crossover design with a one-month interval period for three months in total. Participants will be randomly assigned into two equal-sized groups receiving the intervention (massage) following a distinct pattern: for the Group-2: one month off, one month on, one month off. During the on period, the massage chair will be located at the participant's house while during the off period, the massage chair will be removed from the participant's house (washout period).
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Thessaly
Collaborators: University of Nicosia