Clinical Trial: Effect of Massage Therapy in Cortisol Level

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Effects of a Single Session of Massage Therapy in Salivary Cortisol Levels in Asymptomatic Persons With Administrative Tasks and / or Office Work.

Brief Summary: This study evaluates the effect of a single session of Massage Therapy in salivary cortisol level. All participants were assessed on three conditions: Massage session, rest in supine position listening music, and under normal working conditions. The hypothesis of the investigators is that the effect of the massage action in reduction of cortisol is superior to only rest.