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The overall aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect, "feasibility" and experiences of regular massage over 12 months on the mental and physical health of healthcare professionals, as well as the frequency of layoffs, sick leave and reported patient safety risk cases, as well as health economics
A pilot and "feasibility" study with pre-post design. 50 health care professionals from the Medical Clinic, Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping are included. The participants perform 10 30 minute sessions of classic Swedish massage during 12 months by a certified masseur. Mental and physical health data is collected using questionnaires, blood and body weight. Data on layoffs, sick leave and patient safety risks are taken from the hospital's data register. Data regarding the participants' experience of receiving massages is collected during interviews.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Massage | Experimental | 30 minutes of classical swedish massage given by a certified masseur 10 times monthly during 12 months |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Massage | Other | 10 times of 30 minutes Swedish classical Massage will be given monthly during one year. The massage will be give by a cerified masseur |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Symptoms of Stress | The Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire measuring perceived stress during the past month. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress (i.e., worse outcome). | Baseline (start of massage) and 12 months (end of massage) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Symptoms of Anxiety | The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing anxiety symptoms during the past two weeks. Each item is rated from 0 ("not at all") to 3 ("nearly every day"), giving a total score from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety severity (worse outcome). | Baseline (start of massage and 12 months (end of massage). |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Working at least for 50 % of fulltime
Main task working with patient care in the hospital ward
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Peter Johansson, Professor | Linköpings Universiet | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Peter Johansson | Norrköping | Linköpings Universitet | 601 74 | Sweden | ||
| Linkoping University |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41882685 | Derived | Westas M, Ekstrom L, Sandqvist J, Wahlin C, Andersson G, Johansson P. Feasibility of classic massage for Swedish nurses: a mixed methods pre-post-test design study. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2026 Mar 26;26(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12906-026-05356-9. |
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At our university we have not yet any plan on how to deal with GDPR and sharing data.
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| FG000 | Massage | 30 minutes of classical swedish massage given by a certified masseur 10 times monthly during 12 months Massage: 10 times of 30 minutes Swedish classical Massage will be given monthly during one year. The massage will be give by a cerified masseur |
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| Overall Study |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| BG000 | Massage | Registered and assistant nurses working on a hospital ward received classic Swedish massage once per month for 12 months (about 10-12 sessions). Each 30-minute session used standard Swedish massage techniques-kneading, gliding, and tapping-focused on the back, shoulders, and neck to relieve work-related tension. Sessions were delivered by licensed therapists in a calm setting outside work hours, with the same therapist assigned to each participant. The study evaluated feasibility, including recruitment, adherence, satisfaction, and preliminary within-group effects on stress, mental health, sleep, pain, physical activity, work ability, and quality of life. |
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| Title | Description | Population Description | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Denominator Units Selected | Denominators | Classes |
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| Type | Title | Description | Population Description | Reporting Status | Anticipated Posting Date | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Time Frame | Units Analyzed | Denominator Units Selected | Arm/Group Information | Denominators | Classes | Analyses | ||||||
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| Primary | Symptoms of Stress | The Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire measuring perceived stress during the past month. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress (i.e., worse outcome). | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | units on a scale | Baseline (start of massage) and 12 months (end of massage) |
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Massage | 30 minutes of classical swedish massage given by a certified masseur 10 times monthly during 12 months Massage: 10 times of 30 minutes Swedish classical Massage will be given monthly during one year. The massage will be give by a cerified masseur |
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| Title | Organization | Phone | Extension | |
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| Peter Johansson | University of Linkoping, Department of Health, Medicine and Care | 460700896548 | peter.b.johansson@liu.se |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Prot_SAP_000.pdf |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008405 | Massage |
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| D064746 | Therapy, Soft Tissue |
| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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50 health care professionals will receive massage monthly during 12 months. Massage will not be given during summer holiday. Thus, 30 minutes of massage will be given 10 times.
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| Sleeping Problems | The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing the nature, severity, and impact of insomnia during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia. | ISI mean score from baseline (start of massage) to12 months (end of massage). |
| Symptoms of Depression | The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a 9-item self-report questionnaire assessing depressive symptoms during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depression severity. | PHQ-9 mean score from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage). |
| Health Related Quality of Life | The RAND-36 Health Transition item asks respondents to rate their health compared with one year ago. Scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale. Higher scores indicate better perceived change (better outcome). | RAND-36 halth transition from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage). |
| Norrköping |
| 601 74 |
| Sweden |
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| Sex: Female, Male | Count of Participants | Participants |
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| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant. | Count of Participants | Participants |
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| Number of smokers, ex-smokers and never smoked | Self reported of smoking, or ex-smoker or never smoked | Number | Number of participants |
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| Secondary | Symptoms of Anxiety | The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing anxiety symptoms during the past two weeks. Each item is rated from 0 ("not at all") to 3 ("nearly every day"), giving a total score from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety severity (worse outcome). | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | score on a scale | Baseline (start of massage and 12 months (end of massage). |
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| Secondary | Sleeping Problems | The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing the nature, severity, and impact of insomnia during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia. | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | score on a scale | ISI mean score from baseline (start of massage) to12 months (end of massage). |
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| Secondary | Symptoms of Depression | The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a 9-item self-report questionnaire assessing depressive symptoms during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depression severity. | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | units on a scale | PHQ-9 mean score from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage). |
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| Secondary | Health Related Quality of Life | The RAND-36 Health Transition item asks respondents to rate their health compared with one year ago. Scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale. Higher scores indicate better perceived change (better outcome). | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | score on a scale | RAND-36 halth transition from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage). |
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| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| Cohens d | 0.29 | 2-Sided | Other |
| Cohens d | 0.23 | 2-Sided | Other |
| Cohens d | 0.57 | 2-Sided | Other |
| Cohens d | 0.96 | 2-Sided | Other |