Can a Novel Manual Therapy Technique Help Relieve Stress? Assessing Effects of Primal Reflex Release on the Body's Stress Response

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO · Mar 10, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new type of therapy called the Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) to see if it can help reduce stress in the body. Stress can lead to various health problems, including high blood pressure and anxiety, so finding effective ways to manage it is important for overall health. The trial wants to find out if PRRT can improve heart rate variability (HRV), which is an indicator of how well your body handles stress, and gather feedback from participants about their stress levels.

To participate in the study, individuals should be between the ages of 18 and 75 and must not have consumed caffeine within six hours before the sessions. Additionally, they should not be taking certain medications called beta blockers, which affect heart rate. Participants can expect to engage in manual therapy sessions where the clinician will gently touch their face and head to help manage stress. The trial is not currently recruiting, but it aims to provide valuable insights into new ways to cope with stress.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subject can refrain from caffeinated beverages in the 6 hours prior to data collection
• • Subject is not currently taking any beta blockers
• • Subject is comfortable with a manual therapy technique where the clinician touches your face and head
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subject has had caffeine within 6 hours
• • Subject is currently taking any beta blockers