The demanding nature of corporate travel often exposes individuals to elevated levels of stress, which can have adverse effects on their physical and mental well-being. Business trip massage has emerged as a potential intervention to mitigate stress and promote relaxation among corporate travelers. This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of 시흥출장안마 in alleviating stress among corporate travelers in Dongtan, a hub for business and wellness tourism.
Study Objectives:
To evaluate the effectiveness of business trip massage in reducing stress levels among corporate travelers.
To assess the impact of business trip massage on secondary outcomes such as perceived relaxation, mood enhancement, and sleep quality.
To explore the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating business trip massage as a wellness intervention in corporate travel programs.
Study Design:
This clinical trial will employ a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to assess the efficacy of business trip massage. Corporate travelers visiting Dongtan for business purposes will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving business trip massage) or the control group (receiving no massage intervention). Participants in the intervention group will undergo a 30-minute business trip massage session, administered by trained massage therapists, during their stay in Dongtan. The control group will receive standard care without massage intervention. Stress levels, perceived relaxation, mood, and sleep quality will be assessed using validated instruments at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Participants:
The study will recruit corporate travelers aged 18-65 years who are visiting Dongtan for business purposes. Participants must have self-reported symptoms of stress related to their corporate travel activities. Exclusion criteria include a history of cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, or contraindications to massage therapy.
Outcome Measures:
Primary Outcome: Change in stress levels measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
Secondary Outcomes: Perceived relaxation measured using a visual analog scale (VAS), mood enhancement measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS), and sleep quality measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Data Analysis:
Statistical analysis will be conducted to compare changes in outcome measures between the intervention and control groups using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests. Additionally, subgroup analyses may be performed to explore potential moderators of treatment effects.
Ethical Considerations:
This study will be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Ethical approval will be obtained from the institutional review board prior to study commencement. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants, and measures will be taken to ensure participant confidentiality and data privacy.
Conclusion:
This clinical trial aims to provide empirical evidence on the efficacy of 시흥출장마사지 in alleviating stress among corporate travelers in Dongtan. By rigorously evaluating the impact of massage therapy on stress levels and related outcomes, this study seeks to inform the development of evidence-based interventions to enhance the well-being of corporate travelers and promote healthier travel experiences.