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Focus: Massage focuses on the scalp, temples, and auricles (outer ear) with the aim of stimulating cranial nerves, particularly branches of the vagus nerve. The procedure is performed by a licensed massage therapist while the participant is seated in an office chair.",[13],"Procedure: Head Massage Intervention",{"label":15,"type":10,"description":16,"interventionNames":17},"Cervical Area Massage","Duration and Frequency: 15 minutes per session, 2 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks (8 sessions total). Focus: Deep tissue and kneading massage techniques applied primarily to the trapezius muscles, levator scapulae, and sub-occipital region (neck\u002Fshoulders). The procedure is performed by a licensed massage therapist while the participant is seated in an office chair.",[18],"Procedure: Cervical Area Massage Intervention",{"label":20,"type":10,"description":21,"interventionNames":22},"Hand Massage","Duration and Frequency: 15 minutes per session, 2 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks (8 sessions total). Focus: Compression, rubbing, and stroking techniques applied to the palmar and dorsal surfaces of the hands, fingers, and wrists. The procedure is performed by a licensed massage therapist while the participant is seated in an office chair.",[23],"Procedure: Hand Massage Intervention",{"label":25,"type":26,"description":27,"interventionNames":28},"Quiet Rest Control","PLACEBO_COMPARATOR","Duration and Frequency: Participants are seated in the same office chair for a structured 15-minute period, 2 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks (8 sessions total). 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Currently working in an office job with at least 75% of the working day spent sitting (sedentary work).\n\nMust report a regular menstrual cycle (cycle length 21-35 days) for at least the past 6 months.\n\nAble to attend all scheduled intervention sessions (8 sessions over 4 weeks). Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\nUse of hormonal contraceptives or other hormone-containing therapies (e.g., Intrauterine Device (IUDs), patches, birth control pills).\n\nPregnancy, current breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study period.\n\nMenopause (natural or surgically induced). Diagnosis of a severe chronic disease (e.g., heart failure, insulin-dependent diabetes, diagnosed neurological disorder).\n\nActive cancer or history of cancer within the last 5 years. Current diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder).\n\nCurrent use of psychotropic medications that could significantly affect Heart Rate Variability (HRV) (e.g., certain beta-blockers, anti-depressants).\n\nHistory of recent surgery (within the last 3 months) in the neck or upper extremities.\n\nParticipation in another clinical trial simultaneously.","FEMALE","18 Years",{"count":68,"type":69},140,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[72],"NA","This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate which of three short office massage types (head, neck\u002Fshoulder area, or hand) is most effective for reducing chronic stress in women who perform sedentary office work.\n\nMany sedentary female office employees experience long-term tension and work-related strain, which can affect the body's ability to recover. The investigators are testing whether a 15-minute massage, performed twice a week for four weeks, can help restore balance within the body.\n\nThe investigators will evaluate the impact of these massages using Heart Rate Variability (HRV)-an objective measure that shows how well the body manages stress (autonomic nervous system balance)-as well as analyzing participants' self-reported levels of perceived stress, sleep quality, and overall well-being. Participants receiving massage will be compared to a control group engaging in quiet rest.",[75,76,77],"Occupational Health","Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State","Stress","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2025-11-26",{"date":81,"type":82},"2025-12-09","ACTUAL",{"date":84,"type":69},"2026-01-05",{"date":86,"type":69},"2027-04",{"name":5,"class":6}]