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101 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26436433

102 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26330438

103 Chobe, S.; Bhargav, H.; Raghuram, N.; Garner, C.
Effect of integrated yoga and physical therapy on audiovisual reaction time, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic multiple sclerosis
A pilot study
J Complement Integr Med, 2016, 13(3), 301-309

Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27337744

104 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

Abstract: https://bit.ly/29dReZ1

105 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27464321

106 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27010201

107 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27502815

108 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26757318

109 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27502807

110 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26294281

111 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26745049

112 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26724241

113 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26897450

114 Tomkins, M.
A pilot study of craniosacral therapy for veterans and their dependents
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(4), 594 (Abstract)

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18763820/8/4

115 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

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18763820/8/5

116 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

Abstract: https://bit.ly/2h1IDzS

117 Kim, D.-W.; Lee, D.W.; Schreiber, J.; Im, C.-H.; Kim, H.
Integrative evaluation of automated massage combined with thermotherapy
Physical, physiological, and psychological viewpoints
Biomed Res Int, 2016, Article ID 2826905, (1-8)

Anxiety, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Thermotherapy

Abstract: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2016/2826905/

118 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28042963

119 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27091583

120 Aydin, Y.; Aslan, E.; Yalcin, O.
Effect of reflexology to depressive symptoms in women with overactive bladder
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 294-300

Observational trial, Depression, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Irritable bladder

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27501212

121 Schlegel, M.L.; Whalen, J.L.; Williamsen, P.M.
Integrative therapies for women with a high risk pregnancy during antepartum hospitalization
AM J Matern Child Nurs, 2016, 41(6), 356-362

Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Healing, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Retrospective design, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27479023

122 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27897186

123 Robison, J.G.; Smith, C.L.
Therapeutic massage during chemotherapy and/or biotherapy infusions
Patient eprceptions of pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and satisfaction
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(2), E34-E40

Anxiety, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Infusion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain, Sickness

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26991721

124 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28356638

125 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28438277

126 Airosa, F.; Falkenberg, T.; Öhlén, G.; Arman, M.
Tactile massage as part of the caring act
A qualitative study in short-term emergency wards
J Holist Nurs, 2016, 34(1), 13-23

Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Therapeutic touch, Pflege

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25858896

127 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26882533

128 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

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.05.002

129 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

Abstract: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2017/3861273/

130 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

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0421

131 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27486850

132 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26925992

133 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27210845

134 Bramati-Castellarin, I.; Patel, V.B.; Drysdale, I.P.
Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT)
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 461-470

Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27634066

135 Rosenbaum, M.S.; Velde, J.
The effects of yoga, massage, and reiki on patient well-being at a cancer resource center
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(3), E77-E81

Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reiki, Stress, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27206308

136 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

Abstract: https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(17)30238-3/abstract

137 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

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017301063

138 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

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017301798

139 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29044466

140 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29037630

141 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27599170

142 Maratos, F.A.; Duarte, J.; Barnes, C.; McEwan, K.; Sheffield, D.; Gilbert, P.
The physiological and emotional effects of touch
Assessing a hand-massage intervention with high self-critics
Psychiatry Res, 2017, 250, 221-227

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28167436

143 Cooke, M.; Emery, H.; Brimelow, R.; Wollin, J.
The impact of therapeutic massage on adult residents living with complex and high level disabilities
A brief report
Disabil Health J, 2016, 9(4), 730-734

Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27282669

144 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

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0426

145 Jung, G.S.; Choi, I.R.; Kang, H.Y.; Choi, E.Y.
Effects of meridian acupressure massage on body composition, edema, stress, and fatigue in postpartum women
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 787-793

Acupressure, Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Edema, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0362

146 Yang, Y.P.; Lee, F.P.; Chao, H.C.; Hsu, F.Y.; Wang, J.J.
Comparing the effects of cognitive stimulation, reminiscence, and aroma-massage on agitation and depressive mood in people with dementia
J Am Med Dir Assoc, 2016, 17(8), 719-724

Aromatherapy, Dementia, Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27168052

147 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

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017301798

148 Cutshall, S.M.; Mahapatra, S.; Hynes, R.S.; Rooy, K.M. van; Looker, S.A.; Ghosh, A.; Schleck, C.D.; Bauer, B.A.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Hand massage for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as outpatients
A pilot study
Explore, 2017, 13(6), 393-399

Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29097109

149 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27319407

150 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

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117303614

151 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

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.12.002

152 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

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.12.005

153 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26646596

154 Glover, L.; Kinsey, D.; Clappison, D.J.; Gardiner, E.; Jomeen, J.
“I never thought I could do that…”
Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 79-85

Alexander technique, Anxiety, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Prevention, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017302354

155 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

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28387017

156 Polat, H.; Ergüney, S.
The effect of reflexology applied to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on dyspnea and fatigue
Rehabil Nurs, 2017, 42(1), 14-21

Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Dyspnea, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26956942

157 Najafi Ghezeljeh, T.; Mohades Ardebili, F.; Rafii, F.
The effects of massage and music on pain, anxiety and relaxation in burn patients
Randomized controlled clinical trial
Burns, 2017, 43(5), 1034-1043

Anxiety, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Burn

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28169080

158 Alimohammad, H.S.; Ghasemi, Z.; Shahriar, S.; Morteza, S.; Arsalan, K.
Effect of hand and foot surface stroke massage on anxiety and vital signs in patients with acute coronary syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 126-131

Angina pectoris, Anxiety, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117304127

159 Amorim, D.; Amado, J.; Brito, I.; Costeira, C.; Amorim, N.; Machado, J.
Integrative medicine in anxiety disorders
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 215-219

Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118300677

160 Abbaszadeh, Y.; Allahbakhshian, A.; Seyyedrasooli, A.; Sarbakhsh, P.; Goljarian, S.; Safaei, N.
Effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and physiological parameters in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery
A clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 220-228

Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Stress

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117304838

161 Bakir, E.; Baglama, S.S.; Gursoy, S.
The effects of reflexology on pain and sleep deprivation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 315-319

Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117305777

162 Cabak, A.; Mikicin, M.; Lyp, M.; Stanislawska, I.; Kaczor, R.; Tomaszewski, W.
Preventive chair massage with algometry to maintain psychosomatic balance in white-collar workers
Adv Exp Med Biol, 2017, 1022, 77-84

Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Prevention, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28721578

163 Parás-Bravo, P.; Alonso-Blanco, C.; Paz-Zulueta, M.; Palacios-Cena, D.; Sarabia-Cobo, C.M.; Herrero-Montes, M.; Boixadera-Planas, E.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.
Does Jacobson's relaxation technique reduce consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs in cancer patients?
A multicenter pre-post intervention study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 139; (1-9)

Observational trial, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Postpartum depression

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29720148

164 Skarica, B.
Effectiveness of manual treatment on pregnancy symptoms
Usefulness of manual treatment in treating pregnancy symptoms
Med Arch, 2018, 72(2), 131-135

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Vertigo, Heartburn, Sickness (pregnancy)

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29736103

165 Rodriguez-Mansilla, J.; Ganzález-Sánchez, B.; Torres-Piles, S.; Martin, J.G.; Jiménez-Palomares, M.; Bellino, M.N.
Effects of the application of therapeutic massage in children with cancer
A systematic review
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2017, 25, e2903; (1-9)

Anxiety, Depression, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Systematic review

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28614430

166 Alves da Silva, T.; Stripari Schujmann, D.; Yamada da Silveira, L.T.; Caromano, F.A.; Fu, C.
Effect of therapeutic Swedish massage on anxiety level and vital signs of Intensive Care Unit patients
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(3), 565-568

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Intensivmedizin, Swedish massage

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28750965

167 Parmar, R.; Brewer, B.B.; Szalacha, L.A.
Foot massage, touch, and presence in decreasing anxiety during a magnetic resonance imaging
A feasibility study
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(3), 268-275

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0274

168 Yilar Erkek, Z.; Aktas, S.
The effect of foot reflexology on the anxiety levels of women in labor
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(4), 352-360

Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Obstetrics

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0263

169 Wu, J.; Wang, Y.; Wang, Z.
The effectiveness of massage and touch on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
A quantitative systematic review and meta-analysis
J Adv Nurs, 2017, 73(10), 2283-2295

Anxiety, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Therapeutic touch, Conduct disorder

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28378347

170 Vicente, S.; Veríssimo, M.; Diniz, E.
Infant massage improves attitudes toward childbearing, maternal satisfaction and pleasure in parenting
Infant Behav Dev, 2017, 49, 114-119

Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Obstetrics

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28866286

171 Fornari, M.; Carnevali, L.; Sgoifo, A.
Single osteopathic manipulative therapy session dampens acute autonomic and neuroendocrine responses to mental stress in healthy male participants
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2017, 117(9), 559-567

Andrology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28846122

172 D'Ippolito, M.; Tramontano, M.; Buzzi, M.G.
Effects of osteopathic manipulative therapy on pain and mood disorders in patients with high-frequency migraine
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2017, 117(6), 365-369

Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Migraine, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28556858

173 Bahrami, T.; Rejeh, N.; Heravi-Karimooi, M.; Vaismoradi, M.; Tadrisi, S.D.; Sieloff, C.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on anxiety, depression, and physiologic parameters in older patients with the acute coronary syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
Int J Nurs Pract, 2017, 23(6), e12601; (1-10)

Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29071755

174 Lim , J.-H.; Kim, H.; Jeon, C.; Cho, S.
The effects on mental fatigue and the cognitive function of mechanical massage and binaural beats (brain massage) provided by massage chairs
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 32, 32-38

Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118300070

175 Ghezeljeh, T.N.; Ardebili, F.M.
Comparing the effect of patients preferred music and Swedish massage on anticipatory anxiety in patients with burn injury
Randomized controlled clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 32, 55-60

Anxiety, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Burn, Swedish massage

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117304401

176 Ramezanibadr, F.; Amini, K.; Hossaingholipor, K.; Faghihzadeh, S.
The impacts of foot reflexology on anxiety among male candidates for coronary angiography
A three-group single-blind randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 32, 200-204

Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology

Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118303311

177 Patricolo, G.E.; LaVoie, A.; Slavin, B.; Richards, N.L.; Jagow, D.; Armstrong, K.
Beneficial effects of guided imagery or clinical massage on the status of patients in a progressive care unit
Crit Care Nurse, 2017, 37(1), 62-69

Anxiety, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Pflege

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28148616

178 Gensic, M.E.; Smith, B.R.; LaBarbera, D.M.
The effects of effleurage hand massage on anxiety and pain in patients undergoing chemotherapy
JAAPA, 2017, 30(2), 36-38

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28098671

179 Dikmen, H.A.; Terzioglu, F.
Effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation on pain, fatigue, and quality of life during chemotherapy in gynecologic cancer patients
Pain Management Nurs, 2018, epub ahead of print,

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29776873

180 Smedbraten, K.; Olestad, B.E.; Roe, Y.
Emotional distress was associated with persistent shoulder pain after physiotherapy
A prospective cohort study
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2018, 19(1), 304; (1-8)

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Stress

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30134868

181 Xiong, M.; Li, Y.; Tang, P.; Zhang, Y.; Cao, M.; Ni, J.; Xing, M.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage and inhalation on symptoms of depression in Chinese community-dwelling older adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(7), 717-724

Applikationsform, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus bergamia, Citrus sinensis, Depression, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Inhalation

Abstract: http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0320

182 Ariza-Mateos, M.J.; Cabrera-Martos, I.; Ortiz-Rubio, A.; Torres-Sánchez, I.; Rodríguez-Torres, J.; Valenza, M.C.
Effects of a patient-centered graded exposure intervention added to manual therapy for women with chronic pelvic pain
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2019, 100(1), 9-16

Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30312595

183 Fung, J.K.K.; Tsang, H.W.
Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia by an aroma-massage with acupressure treatment protocol
A randomised clinical trial
J Clin Nurs, 2018, 27(9-10), 1812-1825

Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28986942

184 Ahmadidarrehsima, S.; Mohammadpourhodki, R.; Ebrahimi, H.; Keramati, M.; Dianatinasab, M.
Effect of foot reflexology and slow stroke back massage on the severity of fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis
A semi-experimental study
J Complement Integr Med, 2018, 15(4), 20170183; (1-6)

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30265652

185 Dijk, M. van; O'Flaherty, L.A.; Hoedemaker, T.; Rosmalen, J. van; Rode, H.
Massage has no observable effect on distress in children with burns
A randomized, observer-blinded trial
Burns, 2018, 44(1), 99-107

Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Burn

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29089207

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