Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and anticipation of future threats, often accompanied by physiological and behavioral manifestations (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide and represent a significant public health concern, particularly among young adults and university students, who frequently experience academic, social, and financial stressors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Liang et al., 2020). The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of a protocol, consisting of 4 manual techniques, compared to a placebo group, in heart rate variability immediately after the intervention and in anxiety after one week in young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the osteopathic intervention protocol influence the parasympathetic nervous system? Does the osteopathic intervention protocol influence anxiety and stress? The researchers will compare the osteopathic protocol to a placebo (simulation technique), in order to see if the protocol influences anxiety and stress. Participants will: Prior to the intervention, complete the EADS questionnaire and undergo measurement of heart rate variability; Undergo the protocol or placebo; Immediately after the intervention, they will undergo the measurement of heart rate variability; After one week in the intervention, complete the questionnaire EADS.
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Heart Rate Variability (change in RMSSD and pNN50)
Timeframe: Immediately before intervention and immediately after intervention.
Change in Anxiety Score
Timeframe: 1 week before intervention and 1 week after intervention
Change in Stress Score
Timeframe: 1 week before intervention and 1 week after intervention