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1 Peterson, K.B.
A preliminary inquiry into manual muscle testing response in phobic and control subjects exposed to threatening stimuli
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1996, 19(5), 310-316
Anxiety, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
2 Schulte, D.
Die F.M. Alexander-Technik als ergänzender Ansatz in der Stottertherapie
Eine randomisierte Einzelfallstudie zur Prozess- und Wirksamkeitsforschung mit computerunterstützter Datenerfassung unter Alltagsbedingungen
2002, 1-165 (Dissertation (Diplomarbeit))
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
3 Hughes, C.M.; Rutherford, J.; McDonough, S.M.
The effect of reflexology on sleep quality: a literature review
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 504 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Sleep disorders, Systematic review
4 Walach, H.; Güthlin, C.; König, M.
Efficacy of massage therapy in chronic pain: a pragmatic randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(6), 837-846
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
5 Cutler, M.J.; Holland, B.S.; Stupski, B.A.; Gamber, R.G.; Smith, M.L.
Cranial manipulation can alter sleep latency and sympathetic nerve activity in humans
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 103-108
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Vegetative nervous system
6 Reader, M.; Young, R.; Connor, J.P.
Massage therapy improves the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 311-313
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Alcohol Addiction
7 Field, T.; Diego, M.A.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Schanberg, S.; Kuhn, C.
Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol, 2004, 25(2), 115-122
Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
8 Soden, K.; Vincent, K.; Craske, S.; Lucas, C.; Ashley, S.
A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 87-92
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain
9 Price, C.
Body-oriented therapy in recovery from child sexual abuse
An efficacy study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(5), 46-57
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch, Trauma
10 Lafferty, W.E.; Downey, L.; McCarty, R.L.; Standish, L.J.; Patrick, D.L.
Evaluating CAM treatment at the end of life
A review of clinical trials for massage and meditation
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 100-112
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Sickness
11 Beider, S.; Moyer, C.A.
Randomized controlled trials of pediatric massage
A review
eCAM, 2007, 4(1), 23-34
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Review (CR)
12 Schulte, D.; Walach, H.
F.M. Alexander technique in the treatment of stuttering
A randomized single-case intervention study with ambulatory monitoring
Psychother Psychosom, 2006, 75(3), 190-191
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
13 Sharpe, P.A.; Williams, H.G.; Granner, M.L.; Hussey, J.R.
A randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 157-163
Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
14 Wilkinson, S.M.; Love, S.B.; Westcombe, A.M.; Gambles, M.A.; Burgess, C.C.; Cargill, A.; Young, T.; Maher, J.; Ramirez, A.J.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2007, 25(5), 532-539
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
15 Powell, L.
The self-discovery programme for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
A controlled study
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 40 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Self regulation, Conduct disorder, Yoga
16 Coelho, H.F.; Boddy, K.; Ernst, E.
Massage therapy for the treatment of depression
A systematic review
Int J Clin Pract, 2008, 62(2), 325-333
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Systematic review
17 Coelho, H.F.; Boddy, K.; Ernst, E.
A systematic review of classical European massage for alleviating perinatal depression and anxiety
FACT, 2008, 13(3), 150-156
Anxiety, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Systematic review
18 Stringer, J.; Swindell, R.; Dennis, M.
Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin
Psychooncol, 2008, 17(10), 1024-1031
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
19 Hernandez-Reif, M.; Shor-Posner, G.; Baez, J.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Quintero, N.; Perez, E.; Zhang, G.
Dominican children with HIV not receiving antiretrovirals
Massage therapy influences their behavior and development
eCAM, 2008, 5(3), 345-354
Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
20 Fernandez-Perez, A.M.; Peralta-Ramirez, M.I.; Pilat, A.; Villaverde, C.
Effects of myofascial induction techniques on physiologic and psychologic parameters
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 807-811
Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
21 Listing, M.; Reißhauer, A.; Voigt, B.; Klapp, B.F.; Rauchfuß, M.
Massage in der Versorgung von Brustkrebspatientinnen
Eine systematische Analyse der aktuellen Studienlage
Geburtsh Frauenheilk, 2008, 68(4), 359-369
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Systematic review
22 Lunde, A.; Johannessen, H.
A systematic meta-review of manipulative and body-based CAM for cancer
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S49-S50 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review
23 Kozak, L.; Congdon, S.; Diehr, P.; Downey, L.; Fischer, D.; Lafferty, W.; Patrick, D.; Standish, L.
A randomized clinical trial of massage and meditation in patients at the end of life
Methodological and ethical considerations of doing research with terminally ill patients
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 155 (Abstract)
Anxiety, Depression, Medical ethics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
24 Li, C.-Y.; Chen, S.-C.; Li, C.-Y.; Gau, M.-L.; Huang, C.-M.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese postpartum women
Midwifery, 2011, 27(2), 181-186
Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics
25 Bauer, B.A.; Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Messner, P.K.; Wood, C.M.; Brekke, K.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Sundt III, T.M.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 70-75
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
26 Downey, L.; Diehr, P.; Standish, L.J.; Patrick, D.L.; Kozak, L.; Fisher, D.; Congdon, S.; Lafferty, W.E.
Might massage or guided meditation provide "means to better end"?
Primary outcomes from an efficacy trial with patients at the end of life
J Palliat Care, 2009, 25(2), 100-108
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
27 Billhult, A.; Lindholm, C.; Gunnarsson, R.; Stener-Victorin, E.
The effect of massage on immune function and stress in women with breast cancer
A randomized controlled trial
Auton Neurosci, 2009, 150(1-2), 111-115
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
28 Silva, L.M.T.; Schalock, M.; Ayres, R.; Bunse, C.; Budden, S.
Qigong massage treatment for sensory and self-regulation problems in young children with autism
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Occup Ther, 2009, 63(4), 423-432
Autism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Piravej, K.; Tangtrongchitr, P.; Chandarasiri, P.; Paothong, L.; Sukprasong, S.
Effects of Thai traditional massage on autistic children's behavior
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1355-1361
Autism, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai massage
30 Lucini, D.; Malacarne, M.; Solaro, N.; Busin, S.; Pagani, M.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress
Superiority of active versus passive techniques
J Hypertens, 2009, 27(12), 2421-2428
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
31 Albert, N.M.; Gillinov, A.M.; Lytle, B.W.; Feng, J.; Cwynar, R.; Blackstone, E.H.
A randomized trial of massage therapy after heart surgery
Heart Lung, 2009, 38(6), 480-490
Anxiety, Surgery, Depression, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
32 Manber, R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Lyell, D.; Chambers, A.S.; Caughey, A.B.; Druzin, M.; Carlyle, E.; Celio, C.; Gress, J.L.; Huang, M.I.; Kalista, T.; Martin-Okada, R.; Allen, J.J.
Acupuncture for depression during pregnancy
A randomized controlled trial
Obstet Gynecol, 2010, 115(3), 511-520
Acupuncture, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Sundt, T.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Bauer, B.A.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 92-95
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
34 Hurley, D.A.; Eadie, J.; O'Donoghue, G.; Kelly, C.; Lonsdale, C.; Guerin, S.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; McDonough, S.M.; Boreham, C.A.G.; Heneghan, C.; Daly, L.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in chronic low back pain
A feasibility randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2010, 11, 70; (1-11) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
35 Field, T.; Deeds, O.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Gauler, A.; Sullivan, S.; Wilson, D.; Nearing, G.
Benefits of combining massage therapy with group interpersonal psychotherapy in prenatally depressed women
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2009, 13(4), 297-303
Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
36 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Deeds, O.; Figueiredo, B.
Pregnancy massage reduces prematurity, low birthweight and postpartum depression
Infant Behav Dev, 2009, 32(4), 454-460
Depression, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Postpartum depression
37 Gardiner, P.; Rosen, J.; Saper, R.; Lawrence, R.
A randomized controlled trial of massage therapy for patients undergoing port placement
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 18 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
38 Listing, M.; Reißhauer, A.; Krohn, M.; Vogt, B.; Tjahono, G.; Becker, J.; Klapp, B.F.; Rauchfuß, M.
Massage therapy reduces physical discomfort and improves mood disturbances in women with breast cancer
Psychooncol, 2009, 18(12), 1290-1299
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
39 Tyers, S.; Smith, R.B.
A comparison of cranial electrotherapy stimulation alone or with chiropractic therapies in the treatment of fibromyalgia
Am Chiroprac, 2001, 23(2), 39-41
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Electrotherapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Stress
40 Yates, R.G.; Lamping, D.L.; Abram, N.L.; Wright, C.
Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety
A randomized, controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1988, 11(6), 484-488
Anxiety, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
41 Day, A.L.; Gillan, L.; Francis, L.; Kelloway, E.K.; Natarajan, M.
Massage therapy in the workplace
Reducing employee strain and blood pressure
G Ital Med Lav Ergon, 2009, 31(3 Suppl.B), B25-B30
Occupational health, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
42 Sjöling, M.; Ljadas, K.; Appelberg, J.; Ekstedt, M.
Tactile massage and nurse led sleep counselling in the treatment of primary insomnia
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 71 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
43 Smallwood, J.; Brown, R.; Coulter, F.; Irvine E.; Copland, C.
Aromatherapy and behaviour disturbances in dementia
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Geriatr Psych, 2001, 16(10), 1010-1013
Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
44 Black, S.; Jacques, K.; Webber, A.; Spurr, K.; Carey, E.; Hebb, A.; Gilbert, R.
Chair massage for treating anxiety in patients withdrawing from psychoactive drugs
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(9), 979-987
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Drug addiction
45 Phipps, S.; Barrera, M.; Vannatta, K.; Xiong, X.; Doyle, J.J.; Alderfer, M.A.
Complementary therapies for children undergoing stem cell transplantation
Report of a multisite trial
Cancer, 2010, 116(16), 3924-3933
Relaxation, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Humor therapy
46 Sherman, K.J.; Ludman, E.J.; Cook, A.J.; Hawkes R.J.; Roy-Byrene, P.P.; Bentley, S.; Brooks, M.Z.; Cherkin, D.C.
Effectiveness of therapeutic massage for generalised anxiety disorder
A randomized controlled trial
Depress Anxiety, 2010, 27(5), 441-450
Anxiety, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy
47 Noto, Y.; Kitajima, M.; Kudo, M.; Okudera, K.; Hirota, K.
Leg massage therapy promotes psychological relaxation and reinforces the first-line host defense in cancer patients
J Anesth, 2010, 24(6), 827-831
Anxiety, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
48 Suzuki, M.; Tatsumi, A.; Otsuka, T.; Kikuchi, K.; Mizuta, A.; Makino, K.; Kimoto, A.; Fujiwara, K.; Abe, T.; Nakagomi, T.; Hayashi, T.; Saruhara, T.
Physical and psychological effects of a 6-week tacticle massage on elderly patients with severe dementia
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 2010, 25(8), 680-686
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Mental diseases, Stress
49 Cantarero-Villanueva, I.; Fernández-Lao, C.; Moral-Avila, R. del; Fernández-de-las-Penas, C.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, M.B.; Arroyo-Morales, M.
Effectiveness of core stability exercises and recovery myofascial release massage on fatigue in breast cancer survivors
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 620619; (1-9)
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
50 Hongratanaworakit, T.
Aroma-therapeutic effects of massage blended essential oils on humans
Nat Prod Commun, 2011, 6(8), 1199-1204
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus bergamia, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system
51 Silva, L.M.; Schalock, M.; Gabrielsen, K.
Early interventions for autism with a parent-delivered Qigong massage program
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Occup Ther, 2011, 65(5), 550-559
Autism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
52 Lee, J.; Han, M.; Chung, Y.; Kim, J.; Choi, J.
Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain
A systematic review an meta-analysis
J Korean Acad Nurs, 2011, 41(6), 821-833
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Pain, Systematic review
53 Hou, W.H.; Chiang, P.T.; Hsu, T.Y.; Chiu, S.Y.; Yen, Y.C.
Treatment effects of massage therapy in depressed people
A meta-analysis
J Clin Psych, 2010, 71(7), 894-901
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases
54 Ebnezar, J.; Nagarathna, R.; Yogitha, B.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of integrated yoga therapy on pain, morning stiffness and anxiety in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
A randomized control study
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(1), 28-36
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Yoga
55 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Medina, L.; Delgado, J.; Hernandez, A.
Yoga and massage therapy reduce prenatal depression and prematurity
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2012, 16(2), 204-209
Depression, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Yoga
56 López-Sendín, N.; Alburquerque-Sendín, F.; Cleland, J.A.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effects of physical therapy on pain and mood in patients with terminal cancer
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 480-486
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
57 Price, C.J.; Wells, E.A.; Donovan, D.M.; Brooks, M.
Implementation and acceptability of mindful awareness in body-oriented therapy in women's substance use disorder treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 454-462
Mindfulness meditation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Trauma
58 Hughes, C.M.; Krirsnakriengkrai, S.; Kumar, S.; McDonough, S.M.
The effect of reflexology on the autonomic nervous system in healthy adults
A feasibility study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 32-37
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
59 Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, M.S.; Yang, Y.S.; Hur, M.-H.
Self-aromatherapy massage of the abdomen for the reduction of menstrual pain and anxiety during menstruation in nurses
A placebo-controlled clincal trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2011, 3(3), e165-e168
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Menstrual disorders, Non-randomized trial, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, Rosa damascena, sage, Salvia sclarea, Pain, ginger
60 Keller, S.R.; Engen, D.J.; Bauer, B.A.; Holmes, D.R. Jr.; Rihal, C.S.; Lennon, R.J.; Loehrer, L.L.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Feasibility and effectiveness of massage therapy for symptom relief in cardiac catheter laboratory staff
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(1), 4-9
Occupational health, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
61 Yeung, W.-F.; Chung, k.-F.; Poon, M.M.-K.; Ho, F.Y.-Y.; Zhang, S.-P.; Zhang, Z.-J.; Ziea, E.T.-C.; Wong, V.T.
Acupressure, reflexology, and auricular acupressure for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Sleep Med, 2012, 13(8), 971-984
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Serfaty, M.; Wilkinson, S.; Freeman, C.; Mannix, K.; King, M.
The ToT study: helping with Touch or Talk (ToT)
A pilot randomised controlled trial to examine the clinical effectiveness of aromatherapy massage versus cognitive behaviour therapy for emotional distress in patients in cancer/palliative care
Psychooncol, 2012, 21(5), 563-569
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Stress
63 Baumgart, S.; Müller-Oerlinghausen, B.; Schendera, C.F.G.
Wirksamkeit der Massagetherapie bei Depression und Angsterkrankungen sowie bei Depressivität und Angst als Komorbidität
Eine systematische Übersicht kontrollierter Studien
Phys Rehab Kur Med, 2011, 21, 167-182
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Systematic review
64 Licciardone, J.C.; Gatchel, R.J.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Depression, somatization, and somatic dysfunction in patients with nonspecific low back pain
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2012, 112(12), 783-791
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
65 Ju, M.-S.; Lee, S.; Bae, I.; Hur, M.-H.; Seong, K.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aroma massage on home blood pressure, ambulatory blood pressure, and sleep quality in middle-aged women with hypertension
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 403251, (1-7)
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
66 Braun, L.A.; Stanguts, C.; Casanelia, L.; Spitzer, O.; Paul, E.; Vardaxis, N.J.; Rosenfeldt, F.
Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients
A randomized trial
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2012, 144(6), 1453-1459
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
67 Rho, K.H.; Han, S.H.; Kim, K.S.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on anxiety and self-esteem in korean elderly women
A pilot study
Int J Neurosci, 2006, 116(12), 1447-1455
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
68 Poland, R.E.; Gertsik, L.; Favreau, J.T.; Smith, S.I.; Mirocha, J.M.; Rao, U.; Daar, E.S.
Open-label, randomized, parallel-group controlled clinical trial of massage for treatment of depression in HIV-infected subjects
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(4), 334-340
Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
69 Taavoni, S.; Darsareh, F.; Joolaee, S.; Haghani, H.
The effect of aromatherapy massage on the psychological symptoms of postmenopausal Iranian women
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(3), 158-163
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Geranium, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, rosemary
70 Eadie, J.; Water, A.T. van de; Lonsdale, C.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; Boreham, C.A.; Daly, L.; McDonough, S.M.; Hurley, D.A.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in people with chronic low back pain
Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2083-2092
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
71 Jong, M. de; Lucas, C.; Bredero, H.; Adrichem, L. van; Tibboel, D.; Dijk, M. van
Does postoperative 'M' technique massage with or without mandarin oil reduce infants' distress after major craniofacial surgery?
J Adv Nurs, 2012, 68(8), 1748-1757
Aromatherapy, Surgery, Citrus, Citrus reticulata, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Postoperative complaints, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
72 Büyükyilmaz, F.; Asti, T.
The effect of relaxation techniques and back massage on pain and anxiety in Turkish total hip or knee arthroplasty patients
Pain Management Nurs, 2013, 14(3), 143-154
Anxiety, Surgery, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
73 Özdemir, G.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
The effect of reflexology applied on haemodialysis patients with fatigue, pain and cramps
Int J Nurs Pract, 2013, 19, 265-273
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain, Muscular Spasm
74 Fu, C.Y.; Moyle, W.; Cooke, M.
A randomised controlled trial of the use of aromatherapy and hand massage to reduce disruptive behaviour in people with dementia
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2013, 13, 165; (1-9)
Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Conduct disorder
75 Mortazavi, S.H.; Khaki, S.; Moradi, R.; Heidar, K.; Rahimparvar, S.F.V.
Effects of massage therapy and presence of attendant on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during labor
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2012, 286(1), 19-23
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Geburtsschmerz
76 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Sánchez-Joya, M.D.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Short-term effects of manual therapy protocol on pain, physical function, quality of sleep, depressive symptoms and pressure sensitivity on women and men with fibromyalgia syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2014, 30(7), 589-597
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
77 Bagheri-Nesami, M.; Shorofi, S.A.; Zargar, N.; Sohrabi, M.; Gholipour-Baradi, A.; Khalilian, A.
The effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety in patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20, 42-47
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology
78 Ogawa, N.; Kuroda, K.; Ogawara, S.; Miyake, N.; Machida, K.
Psychophysiological effects of hand massage in geriatric facility residents
Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi; Jap J Hygiene, 2014, 69(1), 24-30
Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
79 Smith, C.; Fogarty, S.; Touyz, S.; Madden, S.; Buckett, G.; Hay, P.
Acupuncture and acupressure and massage health outcomes for patients with anorexia nervosa
Findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial and patient interviews
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(2), 103-112
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Eating disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Celebioglu, A.; Gürol, A.; Yildirim, Z.K.; Büyükavci, M.
Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety arising from intrathecal therapy or bone marrow aspiration in children with cancer
Int J Nurs Pract, 2015, 21(6), 797-804
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain
81 Moyle, W.; Cooke, M.L.; Beattie, E.; Shum, D.H.; O'Dwyer, S.T.; Barrett, S.; Sung, B.
Foot massage and physiological stress in people with dementia
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 305-311
Anxiety, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Vegetative nervous system
82 Wu, J.J.; Cui, Y.; Yang, Y.S.; Kang, M.S.; Jung, S.C.; Park, H.K.; Yeun, H.Y.; Jang, W.J.; Lee, S.; Kwak, Y.S.; Eun, S.Y.
Modulatory effects of aromatherapy massage intervention on electroencephalogram, psychological assessments, salivary cortisol and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(3), 456-462
Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
83 Ellis, C.; McVicar, A.; Rooke, K.; Bristow, M.; Moor, H.; Smith, S.; Parker, M.; Greenwood, C.
A pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the stress outcomes and cortisol responses in breast cancer patients receiving reflexology
Eur J Integr Med, 2014, 6(5), 611 (Abstract)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Stress
84 Klein, S.D.; Bayard, C.; Wolf, C.
The Alexander technique and musicians
A systematic review of controlled trials
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 414; (1-11)
Alexander technique, Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Stress, Systematic review
85 Klainin-Yobas, P.; Oo, W.N.; Yev, P.Y.S.; Lau, Y.
Effects of relaxation interventions on depression and anxiety among older adults
A systematic review
Aging Ment Health, 2015, 19(12), 1043-1055
Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
86 Klein, S.; Bayard, C.; Wolf, U.
The effectiveness of Alexander technique on music performance and musicians' health and well-being
A systematic review
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 83 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Alexander technique, Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Pain, Systematic review
87 Chee, J.K.; Yeat, C.L.; Abdulkareem, Z.A.; Barton-Burke, M.
Non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of sleep-wake disturbances in patients with cancer (Protocol)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 3(CD011576), 1-10 (Studienprotokoll)
Mindfulness meditation, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Art therapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Behavioural therapy, Writing therapy
88 Lindgren, L.; Lehtipalo, S.; Winsö, O.; Karlsson, M.; Wiklund, U.; Brulin, C.
Touch massage
A pilot study of a complex intervention
Nurs Crit Care, 2013, 18(6), 269-277
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
89 Nazari, F.; Shahreza, M.S.; Shaygannejad, V.; Valiani, M.
Comparing the effects of reflexology and relaxation on fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2015, 20(2), 200-204
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
90 Dion, L.J.; Engen, D.J.; Lemaine, V.; Lawson, D.K.; Brock, C.G.; Thomley, B.S.; Cha, S.S.; Sood, A.; Bauer, B.A.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Massage therapy alone and in combination with meditation for breast cancer patients undergoing autologous tissue reconstruction
A randomized pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 23, 82-87
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stress
91 Kyle, G.
Evaluating the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing levels of anxiety in palliative care patients
Results of a pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 148-155
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Santalum album, Santalum
92 Peng, S.; Ying, B.; Chen, Y.; Sun, X.
Effects of massage on the anxiety of patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention
Psychiatr Danub, 2015, 27(1), 44-49
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
93 Moyle, W.; Cooke, M.L.; Beattie, E.; Shum, D.H.; O'Dwyer, S.T.; Barrett, S.
Foot massage versus quiet presence on agitation and mood in people with dementia
A randomised controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2014, 51(6), 856-864
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology
94 Lyon, D.; Kelly, D.; Walter, J.; Bear, H.; Thacker, L.; Elswick, R.K.
Randomized sham controlled trial of cranial microcurrent stimulation for symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer
Springer Plus, 2015, 4, 369; (1-9)
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Cancer, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
95 Dreyer, N.E.; Cutshall, S.M.; Huebner, M.; Foss, D.M.; Lovely, J.K.; Bauer, B.A.; Cima, R.R.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, relaxation, and tension after colorectal surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 154-159
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
96 Vera-Garcia, E.; Mayoral-Cleries, F.; Vancampfort, D.; Subbs, B.; Cuesta-Vargas, A.I.
A systematic review of the benefits of physical therapy within a multidisciplinary care approach for people with schizophrenia
An update
Psychiatry Res, 2015, 229(3), 828-839
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Systematic review
97 Cuixia, Q.; Xinfeng, Z.; Xiaoping, C.
Evaluating the efficacy of Tui Na in treatment of childhood anorexia
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(5), 45-52
Eating disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Tuina, Appetitlosigkeit
98 Kanitz, J.L.; Reif, M.; Rihs, C.; Krause, I.; Seifert, G.
A randomised, controlled, single-blinded study on the impact of a single rhythmical massage (anthroposophic medicine) on well-being and salivary cortisol in healthy adults
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 685-692
Anthroposophic medicine, Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Rhythmische Massage, Cortisol
99 Kim, H.J.; Yu, S.H.
Effects of complex manual therapy on PTSD, pain, function, and balance of male torture survivors with chronic low back pain
J Phys Ther Sci, 2015, 27(9), 2763-2766
Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Trauma
100 Ko, Y.L.; Lee, H.J.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using back massage to improve sleep quality among Taiwanese insomnia postpartumwomen
Midwifery, 2014, 30(1), 60-64
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics