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Can a Novel Manual Therapy Technique Help Relieve Stress? Assessing Effects of Primal Reflex Release on the Body's Stress Response

NCT06305585 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

Stress, when left unmanaged, can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and even cardiovascular disease. Effective stress management therapies may help maintain overall well-being and reduce the risk of long-term health complications. The Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a novel manual therapy that may reduce markers related to stress such as heart rate variability (HRV) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to elucidate the potential for PRRT to improve HRV and PROs.

Conditions

  • Psychological Stress

Interventions

OTHER

Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT)

Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a non-invasive complementary hands-on treatment method intended to help relax the central nervous system by gently stimulating innate protective reflexes. A certified practitioner applies light tactile stimulation to targeted areas in a structured sequence postulated to help release hypertonic muscles, restore regulation of automatic responses, and enable a calm, parasympathetic state.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Idaho

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
64 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-01
Completion
2024-06-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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