Lymphatic drainage for memory in sleep-deprived college students
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive neck and head massage technique, called lymphatic drainage, can help improve memory and thinking in college students who are not sleeping enough. It is a preliminary study to see if the idea works.
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Who can take part
- You are a college student aged 18 or older
- You are experiencing a lack of sleep or you are sleep deprived
- You are generally healthy, with no major medical conditions
- You are not taking any medications that can affect memory or thinking
- You are willing to take memory and thinking tests
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have no history of head or neck injury or surgery
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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