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101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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
109 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
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 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
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 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
120 Hwang, E.; Shin, S.
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological intervention for insomnia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ind J Sci Technol, 2016, 9(40), 50
Aromatherapy, Balneology, Geriatrics, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Music therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Heilbad
121 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
122 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
123 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
124 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
125 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
126 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
127 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
128 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
129 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
130 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
131 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
132 Hilfiker, R.; Meichtry, A.; Eicher, M.; Balfe, L.N.; Knols, R.H.; Verra, M.L.; Taeymans, J.
Exercise and other non-pharmaceutical interventions for cancer-related fatigue in patients during or after cancer treatment
A systematic review incorporating an indirect-comparisons meta-analysis
Br J Sports Med, 2018, 52(10), 651-658
Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Tanztherapie, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
133 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
134 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
135 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
136 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
137 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
138 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
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 Carnes, D.; Plunkett, A.; Ellwood, J.; Miles, C.
Manual therapy for unsettled, distressed and excessively crying infants
A systematic review and meta-analyses
BMJ Open, 2018, 8(1), e019040; (1-14)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review
156 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
157 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
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 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
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 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)
172 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
173 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
174 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
175 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
176 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
177 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
178 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
179 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
180 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
181 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
182 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
183 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
184 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
185 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
186 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
187 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
188 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
189 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
190 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
191 Smith, C.A.; Shewamene, Z.; Galbally, M.; Schmied, V.; Dahlen, H.
The effect of complementary medicines and therapies on maternal anxiety and depression in pregnancy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Affect Disord, 2018, 245, 428-439
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
192 Chen, S.C.; Yu, B.Y.; Suen, L.K.; Yu, J.; Ho, F.Y.; Yang, J.J.; Yeung, W.F.
Massage therapy for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Med, 2019, 42, 389-399
ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Systematic review
193 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
194 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