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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 Williams, H.L.; Cullen, L.A.; Barlow, J.H.
The psychological well-being and self-efficacy of carers of children with disabilities following attendance on a Simple Massage Training and Support Programme
A 12-month comparison study of adherers and non-adherers
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(2), 107-114
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
5 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
6 Eng, M.L.; Lyons, K.E.; Greene, M.S.; Pahwa, R.
Open-label trial regarding the use of acupuncture and yin tui na in Parkinson's disease outpatients
A pilot study on efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 395-399
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
7 Williams, T.I.
Evaluating effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep in children with autism
A pilot study
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 373-377 (Internet)
Aromatherapy, Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
8 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)
9 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
10 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
11 Takeda, H.; Tsujita, J.; Kaya, M.; Takemura, M.; Oku, Y.
Differences between the physiologic and psychologic effects of aromatherapy body treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 655-661
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 Bablis, P.; Pollard, H.
Anxiety and depression profile of 188 consecutive new patients presenting to a neuro-emotional technique practitioner
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 121-127
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Depression, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Imanishi, J.; Kuriyama, H.; Shigemori, I.; Watanabe, S.; Aihara, Y.; Kita, M.; Sawai, K.; Nakajima, H.; Yoshida, N.; Kunisawa, M.; Kawase, M.; Fukui, K.
Anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy massage in patients with breast cancer
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 123-128
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
17 Atkins R.C.; Harris, P.
Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace
A preliminary study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2008, 14, 280-287
Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Stress
18 Billhult, A.; Määttä, S.
Light presssure massage for patients with severe anxiety
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 96-101
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
19 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
20 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
21 Osaka, I.; Kurihara, Y.; Tanaka, K.; Nishizaki, H.; Aoki, S.; Adachi, I.
Endocrinological evaluations of brief hand massages in palliative care
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 981-985
Anxiety, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Stress
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 Listing, M.; Krohn, M.; Liezmann, C.; Kim, I.; Reisshauer, A.; Peters, E.; Klapp, B.F.; Rauchfuss, M.
The efficacy of classical massage on stress perception and cortisol following primary treatment of breast cancer
Arch Women Mental Health, 2010, 13(2), 165-173
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
28 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
29 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
30 Otter, S.; Church, A.; Murray, A.; Lucas, J.; Creasey, N.; Woodhouse, J.; Grant, R.; Cooper, H.
The effects of reflexology in reducing the symptoms of fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A preliminary study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1251-1252
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
31 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
32 Dunn, A.S.; Passmore, S.R.; Burke, J.; Chicoine, D.
A cross-sectional analysis of clinical outcomes following chiropractic care in veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder
Mil Med, 2009, 174(6), 578-583
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Stress, Trauma
33 Dong, H.Y.; Wang, W.
Clinical observations on curative effect of TCM massage on dyssomnia of infants
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(4), 299-301
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
34 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
35 Noto, Y.; Kudo, M.; Hirota, K.
Back massage therapy promotes psychological relaxation and an increase in salivary chromogranin A release
J Anesth, 2010, 24(6), 955-958
Anxiety, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
36 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
37 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
38 Basler, A.J.
Pilot study investigating the effects of Ayurvedic abhyanga massage on subjective stress experience
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(5), 435-440
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 Korotkov, K.; Shelkov, O.; Shevtsov, A.; Mohov, D.; Paoletti, S.; Mirosnichenko, D.; Labkovskaya, E.; Robertson, L.
Stress reduction with osteopathy assessed with GDV electrophotonic imaging
Effects of osteopathy treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(3), 251-257
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Stress
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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)
51 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
52 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
53 Kohara, H.; Miyauchi, T.; Suehiro, Y.; Ueoka, H.; Takeyama, H.; Morita, T.
Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer
J Palliat Med, 2004, 7(6), 791-796
Aromatherapy, Balneology, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Heilbad
54 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
55 Satou, T.; Chikama, M.; Chikama, Y.; Hachigo, M.; Urayama, H.; Murakami, S.; Hayashi, S.; Koikem, K.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on elderly patients under long-term hospitalization in Japan
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(3), 235-237
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 Chen, W.L.; Liu, G.J.; Yeh, S.H.; Chiang, M.C.; Fu, M.Y.; Hsieh, Y.K.
Effect of back massage intervention on anxiety, comfort, and physiologic responses in patients with congestive heart failure
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 464-470
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
61 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
62 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
63 McPherson, F.; McGraw, L.
Treating generalized anxiety disorder using complementary and alternative medicine
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(5), 45-50
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Writing therapy
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 Karagozoglu, S.; Kahve, E.
Effects of back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue and anxiety
Supportive care and therapeutic touch in cancer nursing
Appl Nurs Res, 2013, 26(4), 210-217
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
74 Kim, S.Y.; Baek, S.G.
The effect of Alexander technique training program
A qualitative study of ordinary behavior application
J Exerc Rehabil, 2014, 10(6), 357-361
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 Yates, C.C.; Mitchell, A.J.; Booth, M.Y.; Williams, K.; Lowe, L.M.; Hall, R.W.
The effects of massage therapy to induce sleep in infants born preterm
Pediatr Phys Ther, 2014, 26(4), 405-410
Observational trial, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 Mitchinson, A.; Fletcher, C.E.; Kim, H.M.; Montagnini, M.; Hinshaw, D.B.
Integrating massage therapy within the palliative care of veterans with advanced illnesses
An outcome study
Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2014, 31(1), 6-12
Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Dyspnea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress
88 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
89 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
90 Kavlak, E.; Büker, N.; Altug, F.; Kitis, A.
Investigation of the effects of connective tissue mobilisation on quality of life and emotional status in healthy subjects
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2014, 11(3), 160-165
Observational trial, Connective tissue massage, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases
91 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
92 Kito, K.; Suzuki, K.
Research on the effect of the foot bath and foot massage on residual schizophrenia patients
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2016, 30(3), 375-381
Balneology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Heilbad
93 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
94 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
95 Davis, L.; Hanson, B.; Gilliam, S.
Pilot study of the effects of mixed light touch manual therapies on active duty soldiers with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and injury to the head
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(1), 42-51
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Trauma
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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