Hands-on therapy for stress and anxiety in young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle hands-on therapy (osteopathic manual therapy) can help lower stress and anxiety by improving your body's natural balance. It measures heart rate variability, which reflects how well your heart adapts to stress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have felt stress or anxiety symptoms in the past week.
- You do not have heart or cardiovascular problems.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not taking medications for heart rhythm, anxiety, or depression.
- You avoid caffeine for 4 hours before the session, alcohol for 24 hours, and tobacco for 48 hours.
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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