What this Trial Is About

The trial investigates the long-term effects of new generation automatic massage chairs on sleep quality and overall well-being in adults aged 18 to 45 who experience severe insomnia symptoms. This study aims to evaluate how daily use of these massage chairs before bedtime influences sleep patterns, quality of life, depression, stress, and fatigue in individuals scoring 16 or higher on the Athens Insomnia Scale. Participants will use a 4D full-body massage chair located in their bedroom for 30 consecutive days during "on" periods, alternating with "off" (washout) periods without the chair, over a total of three months. The study follows a crossover design where one group receives massage therapy for the first and third months, and the other group during the second month only. Each massage session lasts at least 30 minutes daily, with participants choosing from twelve programmed relaxation options. Throughout the study, participants complete various questionnaires assessing sleep quality, mental health, and quality of life at baseline and monthly intervals. Sleep monitoring is performed at home using portable polysomnography after each massage session, recording brain activity and sleep stages overnight. Body composition and other health measurements are also taken. The main outcomes measured include sleep efficiency and insomnia severity, tracked regularly during the three months.

The Long-term Impact of Massage Chairs on Sleep Quality.