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1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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)
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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)
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 Sripongngam, T.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Sirivongs, D.; Kanpittaya, J.; Tangvoraphonkchai, K.; Chanaboon, S.
Psychological stress can be decreased by traditional Thai massage
J Med Assoc Thai, 2015, 98(Suppl 5), S29-S35
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Thai massage
58 Swender, D.A.; Thompson, G.; Schneider, K.; McCoy, K.; Patel, K.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for inpatients with pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis
Effects on spirometry findings and patient assessments of breathing, anxiety, and pain
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2014, 114(6), 450-458
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
59 Yoshiyama, K.; Arita, H.; Suzuki, J.
The effect of aroma hand massage therapy for people with dementia
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 759-765
Abies, Abies nigra, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Cymbopogon, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Melissa, lemon balm, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena, Cymbopogon martinii
60 Lämas, K.; Häger, C.; Lindgren, L.; Wester, P.; Brulin, C.
Does touch massage facilitate recovery after stroke? A study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 50; (1-9) (Studienprotokoll)
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain
61 Wiegand, S.; Bianchi, W.; Quinn, T.A.; Best, M.; Fotopoulos, T.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for self-reported fatigue, stress, and depression in first-year ostopathic medical students
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2015, 115(2), 84-93
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
62 Accorsi, A.; Lucci, C.; Di Mattia, L.; Granchelli, C.; Barlafante, G.; Fini, F.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Cerritelli, F.; Pincherle, M.
Effect of osteopathic manipulative therapy in the attentive performance of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2014, 114(5), 374-381
ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
63 Muller, J.; Handlin, L.; Harlén, M.; Lindmark, U.; Ekström, A.
Mechanical massage and mental training programmes affect employees' anxiety, stress susceptibility and detachment
A randomised explorative pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 302; (1-8)
Anxiety, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
64 Sripongngam, T.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Sirivongs, D.; Kanpittaya, J.; Tanvoraphonkchai, K.; Chanaboon, S.
Immediate effects of traditional Thai massage on psychological stress as inidcated by salivary alpha-amylase levels in healthy persons
Med Sci Monit Basic Res, 2015, 21, 216-221
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Thai massage
65 Kashaninia, Z.; Jahromi, H.Z.; Tabrizi, K.N.; Bakshi, E.
The effect of Swedish massage on relieving fatigue of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy
Clien Cent Nurs Care, 2016, 1(4), 205-210
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Swedish massage
66 Rapaport, M.H.; Schettler, P.; Larson, E.R.; Edwards, S.A.; Dunlop, B.W.; Rakofsky, J.J.; Kinkead, B.
Acute Swedish massage monotherapy successfully remediates symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder
A proof-concept, randomized controlled study
J Clin Psych, 2016, 77(7), e883-e891
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Swedish massage
67 Eguchi, E.; Funakubo, N.; Tomooka, K.; Ohira, T.; Ogino, K.; Tanigawa, T.
The effects of aroma foot massage on blood pressure and anxiety in Japanese community-dwelling men and women
A crossover randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(3), e0151712; (1-13)
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
68 Unal, K.S.; Akpinar, R.B.
The effect of foot reflexology and back massage on hemodialysis patients' fatigue and sleep quality
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 139-144
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Sleep disorders
69 Jacobs, S.; Mowbray, C.; Cates, L.M.; Baylor, A.; Gable, C., Skora, E.; Estrada, M.; Cheng, Y.; Wang, J.; Lewin, D.; Hinds, P.
Pilot study of massage to improve sleep and fatigue in hospitalized adolescents with cancer
Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2016, 63(5), 880-886
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
70 Saatsaz, S.; Rezaei, R.; Alipour, A.; Beheshti, Z.
Massage as adjuvant therapy in the management of post-cesarean pain and anxiety
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 92-98
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Kaiserschnitt
71 Hudson, B.F.; Davidson, J.; Whiteley, M.S.
The impact of hand reflexology on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during minimally invasive surgery under local anaesthetic
A randomised controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2015, 52(12), 1789-1797
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
72 Pinar, R.; Afsar, F.
Back massage to decrease state anxiety, cortisol level, blood pressure, heart rate and increase sleep quality in family caregivers of patients with cancer
A randomised controlled trial
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2015, 16, 8127-8133
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stress, Pflege
73 Porter, L.S.; Porter, B.O.; McCoy, V.; Bango-Sanchez, V.; Kissel, B.; Williams, M.; Nunnewar, S.
Blended infant massage - parenting enhancement program on recovering substance-abusing mothers' parenting stress, self-esteem, depression, maternal attachment, and mother-infant interaction
Asian Nurs Res, 2015, 9, 310-327
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Addiction
74 Attias, S.; Boker, L.K.; Arnon, Z.; Ben-Arye, E.; Bar'am, A.; Sroka, G.; Matter, I.; Somri, M.; Schiff, E.
Effectiveness of integrating individualized and generic complementary medicine treatments with standard care versus standard care alone for reducing preoperative anxiety
J Clin Anesth, 2016, 29, 54-64
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Surgery, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Muller, J.; Ekström, A.; Harlén, M.; Lindmark, U.; Handlin, L.
Mechanical massage and mental training programs effect employees’ heart rate, blood pressure and fingertip temperature
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(5), 762-768
Occupational health, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
76 Gok Metin, Z.; Ozdemir, L.
The effects of aromatherapy massage and reflexology on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Manag Nurs, 2016, 17(2), 140-149
Aromatherapy, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
77 Lovas, J. ; Tran, Y.; Middleton J.; Bartrop, R.; Moore, N.; Craig, A.
Managing pain and fatigue in people with spinal cord injury
A randomized controlled trial feasibility study examining the efficacy of massage therapy
Spinal Cord, 2017, 55(2), 162-166
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, spinal cord injury
78 Shim, J.M.; Yeun, Y.R.; Kim, H.Y.; Kim, S.J.
Effects of manual lymph drainage for abdomen on the brain activity of subjects with psychological stress
J Phys Ther Sci, 2017, 29(3), 491-494
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
79 Mobini-Bidgoli, M.; Taghadosi, M.; Gilasi, H.; Farokhian, A.
The effect of hand reflexology on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography
A single-blind randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 27, 31-36
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
80 Ekici, G.; Unal, E.; Akbayrak, T.; Vardar-Yagli, N.; Yakut, Y.; Karabulut, E.
Effects of active/passive interventions on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia
Randomized controlled pilot trial
Women Health, 2017, 57(1), 88-107
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Pilates
81 Gregory, R.; Gilles, C.; Aude, A.; Laurie, L.; Leïla, B.; Jean-Cyr, Y.; Jean-Christophe, M.
Effects of massage therapy on anxiety, depression, hyperventilation and quality of life in HIV infected patients
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 32, 109-114
Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
82 Chang, Y.Y.; Lin, C.L.; Chang, L.Y.
The effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep quality of nurses on monthly rotating night shifts
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3861273, (1-8)
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pflege
83 Lee, Y.M.; Yeun, Y.R.
Effects of combined foot massage and cognitive behavioral therapy on the stress response in middle-aged women
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(6), 445-450
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Stress
84 Afand, N.; Keshavarz, M.; Fatemi, N.S.; Montazeri, A.
Effects of infant massage on state anxiety in mothers of preterm infants prior to hospital discharge
J Clin Nurs, 2017, 26(13-14), 1887-1892
Anxiety, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Frühgeborene
85 Miladinia, M.; Baraz, S.; Shariati, A.; Malehi, A.S.
Effects of slow-stroke back massage on symptom cluster in adult patients with acute leukemia
Supportive care in cancer nursing
Cancer Nurs, 2017, 40(1), 31-38
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Pflege
86 Bennett, S.; Bennett, M.J.; Chatchawan, U.; Jenjaiwit, P.; Pantumethakul, R.; Kunhasura, S.; Eungpinichpong, W.
Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on cortisol levels, arterial blood pressure and stress perception in academic stress condition
A single blind randomised controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(2), 286-292
Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Thai massage, Cortisol
87 MacSween, A.; Lorrimer, S.; Schaik P. van; Holmes, M.; Wersch, A. van
A randomised crossover trial comparing Thai and Swedish massage for fatigue and depleted energy
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2018, 22(3), 817-828
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Thai massage, Swedish massage
88 Shahsavari, H.; Abad, M.E.E.; Yekaninjad, S.
The effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and physiological parameters among candidates for bronchoscopy
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 12, 177-181
Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Stress
89 Heidari, F.; Rejeh, N.; Heravi-Karimooi, M.; Tadrisi, S.D.; Vaismoradi, M.
Effect of short-term hand reflexology on anxiety in patients before coronary angiography
A randomized placebo controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 16, 1-7
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
90 Kinkead, B.; Schettler, P.J.; Larson, E.R.; Carroll, D.; Sharenko, M.; Nettles, J.; Edwards, S.A.; Miller, A.H., Torres, M.A.; Dunlop, B.W.; Rakofsky, J.J.; Rapaport, M.H.
Massage therapy decreases cancer-related fatigue
Results from a randomized early phase trial
Cancer, 2018, 124(3), 546-554
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
91 Alonso-Perez, J.L.; Lopez-Lopez, A.; La Touche, R.; Lerma-Lara, S.; Suarez, E.; Rojas, J.; Bishop, M.D.; Villafane, J.H.; Fernández-Carnero, J.
Hypoalgesic effects of three different manual therapy techniques on cervical spine and psychological interaction
A randomized clinical trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(4), 798-803
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Spine
92 Field, T.; Gonzalez, G.; Diego, M.; Mindell, J.
Mothers massaging their newborns with lotion versus no lotion enhances mothers' and newborns' sleep
Infant Behav Dev, 2016, 45(Pt A), 31-37
Applikationsform, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Lotion
93 Chen, P.J.; Chou, C.C.; Yang, L.; Tsai, Y.L.; Chang, Y.C.; Liaw, J.J.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on pregnant women's stress and immune function
A longitudinal, prospective, randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 778-786
Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Stress
94 Heidari, F.; Rejeh, N.; Heravi-Karimooi, M.; Tadrisi, S.D.; Vaismoradi, M.
Effect of short-term hand reflexology on anxiety in patients before coronary angiography
A randomized placebo controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 16, 1-7
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology
95 Yang, Y.-P.; Wang, C.-J.; Wang, J.-J.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on agitation and depressive mood in individuals with dementia
J Gerontol Nurs, 2016, 42(9), 38-46
Aromatherapy, Chamomilla, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Dementia, Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
96 McCullough, J.E.M.; Liddle, S.D.; Close, C.; Sinclair, M.; Hughes, C.M.
Reflexology
A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 76-84
Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Gynaecology, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Obstetrics, Stress, Bathing, Cortisone
97 Ayik, C.; Özden, D.
The effects of preoperative aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality of colorectal surgery patients
A randomized controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 36, 93-99
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, hybrid lavender
98 Öztürk, R.; Sevil, Ü.; Sargin, A.; Yücebilgin, M.S.
The effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients after abdominal hysterectomy
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 36, 107-112
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
99 Mei, L.; Miao, X.; Chen, H.; Huang, X.; Zheng, G.
Effectiveness of Chinese hand massage on anxiety Among patients awaiting coronary angiography
A randomized controlled trial
J Cardiovasc Nurs, 2018, 32(2), 196-203
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 Chan, J.S.L.; Chien, W.T.
A randomised controlled trial on evaluation of the clinical efficacy of massage therapy in a multisensory environment for residents with severe and profound intellectual disabilities
A pilot study
J Intellect Disabil Res, 2017, 61(6), 532-548
Intellectual disability, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Conduct disorder