Ear massage for stress and sleep in parents of children with diabetes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a simple ear massage you can do at home helps reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. You would learn the massage during online sessions and do it for a few weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are the parent of a child with type 1 diabetes.
- You are part of a diabetes support group (like a WhatsApp or Instagram group for type 1 diabetes).
- You are feeling at least a medium level of stress or anxiety, and you would like to try ear massage before seeking psychiatric help.
- You do not have a current psychiatric diagnosis, and you are not taking antidepressants or sleeping pills.
- You have access to the internet and a device like a phone or computer for online sessions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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