The objective of this study is to evaluate the practicality and acceptability of using an electronic massager. Additionally, it aims to compare user satisfaction between the experience with an electric massager and a massage provided by a professional massage therapist.
Age 18 years or older
Ability to provide informed consent
Women of childbearing potential who self-report not being pregnant and agree to employ an effective method of birth control (surgical sterilization or oral contraceptives, barrier method with spermicides, intrauterine device, etc.) during the study period
Ability to complete all aspects of this trial
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Patients with inability of staying in a prone position
Patients with bleeding disorders
Patients with a current diagnosis of cancer or being treated for cancer
Crossover
EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation)
DeviceFor the EMMA massage, the subject lies down on the robot platform in a prone position. A therapist sets the robot parameters. The EMMA electronic massager applies massage to the focus points on the back of the participants guided by cameras and computer programs. Treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
Therapist-delivered massage
Other interventionFor the therapist-delivered massage treatment, the licensed massage therapist will follow standard of care protocol. Treatment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
Number of patients enrolled
Feasibility will be determined by the total number of patients screened in order to accrue the 40 needed to complete the study.
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