Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Outcomes of Using Complementary Hand-based Treatment in Diabetes

Study acronym: TOHCD-D
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Summary
This pilot study evaluates potential biological and psychological effects of Swedish massage in adults with type 1 diabetes. Massage may influence stress-related mechanisms, such as hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity and inflammation, which are linked to impaired insulin sensitivity and glycemic control. Twenty participants with type 1 diabetes will receive weekly 45-60-minute Swedish massage sessions for five weeks. Biological outcomes include HbA1c, fasting glucose, copeptin, hs-CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α. Glycemic variability will be assessed using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Psychological outcomes include perceived stress (PSS-10) and anxiety (GAD-7). The study aims to explore feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary within-group effects on stress regulation and glycemic balance
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07275086
Lead Sponsor University Hospital, Linkoeping
Collaborators: Linkoeping University
Conditions Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-09-01
Primary Completion 2026-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-10