Status:
COMPLETED
Tactile Massage in Type 2 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborating Sponsors:
Region Stockholm
Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-75 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Tactile massage is a gentle form of massage that probably exerts its effect through relaxation. In a pilot study of 11 subjects an effect on HbA1c of 0.8%-units was seen. The study aimed at comparing...
Detailed Description
Effects of different relaxation techniques on metabolic control in type 2 diabetes have been described. A pilot study indicated an effect by tactile massage, a Swedish form of gentle massage given in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Type 2 diabetes
- 35-75 years
- BMI 25-30, HbA1c (Swedish standard)
- Oral antidiabetic treatment
Exclusion
- Heart failure
- Renal failure
- Insufficient knowledge in Swedish
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
53 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00960674
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
April 18 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Family and Community Medicin, KI
Huddinge, Sweden, SE-14183