Massage, Sleep , and Pain (NCT07783139)
Sleep as a Mediator of Pain Relief Following Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain: Pilot and Efficacy Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study evaluates whether a 6-week semi-standardized integrative therapeutic massage intervention improves sleep quality and pain outcomes compared with usual care in active-duty service members with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Walter Reed national Military Medical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Semi-Standardized Integrative Therapeutic Massage (BEHAVIORAL)
- Usual Care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Walter Reed national Military Medical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (301) 538-8785
Email: mary.mcduffie.ctr@usuhs.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.