Massage Therapy and the Well-Being of Police Officers
1 other identifier
interventional
6
0 countries
N/A
Brief Summary
This study is intend to show the positive impact that massage therapy can have on the lives of police officers. The study will demonstrate how regular treatment can change sleeping quality, stress levels and mental health. It will also investigate the impact that police work can have on the body.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Sep 2017
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
Click on a node to explore related trials.
Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 24, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2017
CompletedAugust 2, 2017
July 1, 2017
3 months
July 24, 2017
July 31, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Muscular Imbalances
A measure of any muscular imbalances that present in each clients. All client findings will be compared to see if there is a pattern through the participants. Clients will have notes compared from the beginning to the end as well to see if there has been any improvement.
After 12 one hour massages
Postural Dysfunctions
A postural assessment will be done at the beginning of the study and then be compared to one done at the end to see if there have been any improvements. All clients postural assessments will be compared to see if there is any pattern among participants. The main focus will be on the back and hip.
After 12 one hour massages
Range of Motion
The range of motion of major joints will be assess to see if they fall within the norm, or if each client is limited. The client will have a range of motion test done at the beginning of treatment and again at the end to see if there has been any improvement. All clients range of motion testing will be compared to see if there are any patterns throughout the officers.
After 12 one hour massages
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Stress Levels
After 12 one hour massages
Sleep Quality
After 12 one hour massages
Mental Wellness
After 12 one hour massages
Interventions
This study will compare surveys taken before the participants began their massage treatments, and after 12 one hour massages. These surveys will judge sleep quality, stress levels, and mental health during varying days in the participants work cycle. It will also compare a postural assessment and range of motion testing done before the first treatment and after the last.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Police Officers preferable working on the street within the St. John's area
You may not qualify if:
- Civilians
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Alanah Whitewaylead
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Student
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 24, 2017
First Posted
August 1, 2017
Study Start
September 1, 2017
Primary Completion
December 1, 2017
Study Completion
December 1, 2017
Last Updated
August 2, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-07