Massage therapy for healthy adults: a brain-imaging study
This study tests how massage affects the brain by measuring brain activity with MRI scans. It may help us understand how massage can improve well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old.
- You are in good general health with no psychiatric conditions.
- You can lie on your front or back for up to an hour.
- You have no metal or implants that would prevent an MRI scan.
- You have not had regular massages (4+ per year for the last 5 years).
- You are not currently taking psychiatric medications or undergoing therapy.
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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