The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5173) or Felicia Bremner, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5055).
Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study. If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Here are some ofthe people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.
Effects of Massage Therapy in patientssuffering from IT Band Friction Syndrome
Study #: 13MT001
We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome and must belong to a varsity athletic team, or similar. The participant must not have any previouslateral knee injury nor any major musculoskeletal injuries orsurgeriesin the lowerlimb within the fourmonths preceding the study.
The treatments would take place on Mondays AND Wednesdays.
Massage Therapy for an Individual Following Mastectomy
Study #: 13MT002
We are looking for an individual how has had a diagnosis of breast cancer, has completed a partial or radical lumpectomy or mastectomy treatment, and is experiencing moderate to high pain and scarring due to the surgery. Individuals who have a current diagnosis of breast cancer, who are currently receiving chemotherapy orradiation, or who have a build‐up of lymphatic fluid may not be eligible for the study.
The exercise and treatments would take place on Wednesdays.
Massage Therapy and Fibromyalgia
Study #: 12MT003
We are looking for someone who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM). To participate, your diagnosismust have been at least five years ago. Participants who experience conditions that make massage therapy contraindicated will be excluded.
The appointments for this study would take place on Tuesdays.
The Effects of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study #: 13MT004
We are looking for an individual who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a health professional(documentation must be provided) who experiences pain or discomfortin the affected joints and surrounding areas. In addition, we are looking for someone who has limitations in their common daily activities.
If you have excessive or unstable joint movement, or other conditions that create joint pain (such as fibromyalgia), you might not be eligible for this study.
You will need to be able to attend public clinic on Thursdays.
The Effects of Massage Therapy on Sleep in a Patientin a Withdrawal Program
Study #: 13MT005
We are looking for an individual who is current enrolled in a withdrawal program for substance abuse and reports difficulty sleeping. Individuals who require continuous professional health care assistance, treatment orspecial care for severe mental illness, or those who have relapsed are not eligible for this study.
We would need you to be available for treatment on Thursday evenings.
Effects of Massage Therapy on a Breast Cancer Patient with Limited ROM
Study #: 13MT006
We are looking for an individual who has been previously diagnosed with breast cancer and who had an axillary lymph node dissection, or partial or full mastectomy, and who is experiencing arm or shoulder pain or limited range of motion due to the surgery. If you have a current diagnosis of breast cancer, have not yet received surgery, or if you are experiencing extreme inflammation/lymphedema, and patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation, you may not be eligible for this study.
We would need you to be available on Mondays.
Effects of Massage Therapy on Self Efficacy andQuality of Life in MS Patient
Study #: 13MT007
We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with relapse remitting multiple sclerosis. You must have received this diagnosis at least six months prior to enrolling in this study. We are looking for someone who is experiencing difficulties or dissatisfaction with quality of life resulting from your experience of your MS symptoms. If you have any other chronic illness that may be contraindicated for massage therapy, you may not be eligible for this study.
Treatment would take place on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Massage Therapy and Post‐operative ACL Reconstruction
Study #: 13MT008
We are looking for an individual who has had an ACL reconstruction surgery and is currently receiving treatment from another practitioner. If your physician or other attending health care practitioner does not approve of you participating in this study or if you are still in the acute stage of recovery, you may not be eligible to participate in this study.
Treatments for this study would occur on Mondays.
Effects of Massage Therapy on Chronic Goutin Firstt Metatarsal
Study #: 13MT009
We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with gout in at least one metatarsal (documentation of diagnos is required). Unfortunately, if you are not experiencing symptoms of gout at the onset of the study, or if you are using corticosteroid treatment, you would not be eligible for this study.
We would need you to be available fortreatment on Wednesday evenings.
The Effects of Massage Therapy on Tendonitisin Athletes
Study #: 13MT010
We are looking for an individual who is an athlete, currently on an athletic team at least twice a week who is experiencing chronic tendonitis. The tendonitis should be diagnosed by a health care professional (documentation required). If you are involved in another form of treatment, or experience complications with the joint associated with the tendonitis, you may not be eligible to participate in the study.
You would need to be able to attend public clinic on Mondays.
Massage Therapy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study #: 13MT011; 13MT014
We are looking for two (2) people who have been diagnosed by a health care professional with carpal tunnel syndrome. You may not be eligible to attend if you have a complex medication regimen, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or osteoarthritis. In addition, patients who are pregnant, have had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, or have carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to diabetes will not be eligible to participate.
You will need to be able to attend public clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
Massage Therapy Effects on Blood Glucose
Study #:13MT012; 13MT013; 13MT019
We are looking for three (3) people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at least three years ago. You must have access to your own self‐monitoring blood glucose system and be comfortable using it and reading the results. You are not eligible for this study if you are solely controlling your diabetes through exercise and diet or if you have uncontrolled diabetes. If you have certain conditions secondary
to diabetes, such as kidney disease, you may not be able to participate.
You will need to be available to attend public clinic on Tuesdays (2) or Wednesdays.
Massage Therapy and TMJ Dysfunction
Study #: 13MT015
We are looking for someone who has been diagnosed by a health care professional as having Temporomandibular Dysfunction. If you are receiving physical therapy for this condition, you may not be eligible to participate.
You will need to be able to attend public clinic on Tuesday afternoons.
Massage Therapy and Asthma
Study #: 13MT016
We are looking forsomeone who has been diagnosed with asthma by a health care professional (documentation must be provided). In addition, you should experience back and neck pain associated with your asthma. If you have received physical therapy or have a complex medication regimen, you may not be eligible to participate.
You will need to be able to attend public clinic on Thursday evenings.
Massage Therapy Effects on Pain and ROM in a person with Osteoarthritis
Study #: 13MT017
We are looking for an individual who had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis by a health professional (documentation must be provided). If you have advanced osteoarthritis with excessive or unstable joint movement, you might not be eligible for this study. Similarly, you may not have a joint replacement, post‐surgical pain, degenerative disc disease (when relevant to the osteoarthritis), or osteoporosis to participate.
You will need to be able to attend public clinic on Mondays or Thursdays.
Massage Therapy Effects on Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Study #: 13MT018
We are looking for a patient who is an athlete, preferably one involved in basketball, baseball, golf or volleyball. The patient for this study will be experiencing repetitive strain injury resulting in tendonitis of the rotator cuff within one month of beginning the study. They must be diagnosed by a health care professional. If you have previous injuries to your shoulder, are receiving physicaltherapy, experienced trauma (for example, a car accident) within the previous four months, or are on a complex pain medication regimen, you may not be eligible to participate.
You will need to be available to attend public clinic on Monday afternoons.
If you would likemore information about any ofthe studies above or would like to volunteer to participate, please contact Felicia Bremner (mtclinic@humber.ca ; 416.675.6622 x.5055). If you would not like to be part ofthe study but would like to make an appointment at Humber’s Massage Therapy Clinic, please contact us atmtclinic@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 ext.5055.