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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 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
6 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)
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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)
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 Prichard, C.; Newcomb, P.
Benefit to family members of delivering hand massage with essential oils to critically ill patients
Am J Crit Care, 2015, 24(5), 446-449
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus bergamia, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Intensivmedizin
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 Kheyri, A.; Bastani, F.; Haghani, H.
Effects of reflexology on sleep quality of elderly women undergoing abdominal surgery
J Client Cent Nurs Care, 2016, 2(1), 11-18
Surgery, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Sleep disorders
88 Ivandic, I.; Freeman, A.; Birner, U.; Nowak, D.; Sabariego, C.
A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings
Scand J Work Environ Health, 2017, 43(2), 99-108
Mindfulness meditation, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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