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1 Balon, J.; Aker, P.D.; Crowther, E.R.; Danielson, C.; Cox, P.G.; Oshaughnessy, D.; Walker, C.; Goldsmith, C.H.; Duku, E.; Sears, M.R.
A comparison of active and simulated chiropractic manipulation as adjunctive treatment for childhood asthma
New Engl J Med, 1998, 339(15), 1013-1020
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
2 Mesquita, L.P.
Homoeopathy and physiotherapy, with special reference to osteoarthropathy
Brit Hom J, 1987, 76, 16-18
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
3 Cherkin, D.C.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Sherman, K.; Barlow, W.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Street, J.; Deyo, R.
A Randomized Trial Comparing Acupuncture, Massage and Self-Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 51-52 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Walach, H.; Güthlin, C.; König, M.
Efficacy of Massage Therapy in Chronic Pain - A Randomized Trial
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 54 (Abstract)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
5 Bove, G.; Nilsson, N.
Spinal manipulation in the treatment of episode tension-type headache
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 1998, 280, 1576-1579
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial
6 Hondras, M.A.; Long, C.R.; Brennan, P.C.
Spinal manipulative therapy versus a low force mimic maneuver for women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, observer-blind, clinical trial
Pain, 1999, 81, 105-114
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
7 Sawyer, C.E.; Evans, R.L.; Boline, P.D.; Branson, R.; Spicer, A.
A feasibility study of chiropractic spinal manipulation versus sham spinal manipulation for chronic otitis media with effusion in children
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22, 292-298
Chiropractic, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
8 Andersson, G.B.; Lucente, T.; Davis, A.M.; Kappler, R.E.; Lipton, J.A.; Leurgans, S.
A comparison of osteopathic spinal manipulation with standard care for patients with low back pain
New Engl J Med, 1999, 341(19), 1426-1431
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
9 Reeves, K.D.; Hassanein, K.
Randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study of dextrose prolotherapy for osteoarthritic thumb and finger (DIP, PIP, and Trapeziometacarpal) joints
Evidence of clinical efficacy
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(4), 311-320
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
10 Güthlin, C.; Walach, H.
Die Wirksamkeit der klassischen Massage bei Schmerzpatienten - eine vergleichende Studie
Phys Ther, 2000, 21(12), 717-722
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
11 Mur, E.; Schmidseder, J.; Egger, I.; Bodner, G.; Eibl, G.; Hartig, F.; Pfeiffer, K.P.; Herold, M.
Beeinflussung der Darmdurchblutung durch Fussreflexzonenmassage, gemessen mittels farbkodierter Dopplersonographie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2001, 8(2), 86-89
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology
12 Irnich, D.; Behrens, N.; Molzen, H.; König, A.; Gleditsch, J.; Krauss, M.; Natalis, M.; Senn, E.; Beyer, A.; Schöps, P.
Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain
BMJ, 2001, 322, 1-6
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
13 Peterson, K.B.
A preliminary inquiry into manual muscle testing response in phobic and control subjects exposed to threatening stimuli
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1996, 19(5), 310-316
Anxiety, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
14 Walsh, M.J.; Polus, B.I.
A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the efficacy of chiropractic therapy on premenstrual syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22, 582-585
Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial
15 Brygge, T.; Heinig, J.H.; Collins, P.; Ronberg, S.; Gehrchen, P.M.; Hilden, J.; Heegaard, S.; Poulsen, L.K.
Reflexology and bronchial asthma
Respir Med, 2001, 95, 173-179
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
16 Hawk, C.; Long, C.R.; Reiter, R.; Davis, C.S.; Cambron, J.A.; Evans, R.
Issues in Planning a Placebo-Controlled Trial of Manual Methods: Results of a Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(1), 21-32
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain
17 Schulte, D.
Die F.M. Alexander-Technik als ergänzender Ansatz in der Stottertherapie
Eine randomisierte Einzelfallstudie zur Prozess- und Wirksamkeitsforschung mit computerunterstützter Datenerfassung unter Alltagsbedingungen
2002, 1-165 (Dissertation (Diplomarbeit))
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
18 Williamson, J.; White, A.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of reflexology on menopausal symptoms
A randomised sham-controlled trial
Altern Ther, 2001, 7(3), 69 (Abstract)
Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
19 Williamson, J.; White, A.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms
BJOG, 2002, 109, 1050-1055
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Menopause, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
20 Grübel, R.; Erbacher, G.; Larisch, A.
Die Wirksamkeit der Feldenkrais-Methode bei Krebs-Betroffenen
EHK, 2003, 52(2), 71-83
Feldenkrais, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
21 Smith, M.C.; Reeder, F.; Daniel, L.; Baramee, J.; Hagman, J.
Outcomes of Touch Therapies During Bone Marrow Transplant
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(1), 40-49
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch
22 McNamara, M.A.; Burnham, D.C.; Smith, C.; Carroll, D.L.
The Effects of Back Massage before Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(1), 50-57
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
23 Goertz, C.H.; Grimm, R.H.; Svendsen, K.; Grandits, G.
Treatment of Hypertension with Alternative Therapies (THAT) Study: a randomized clinical trial
J Hypertens, 2002, 20, 2063-2068
High blood pressure, Chiropractic, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
24 Korthals-de Bos, I.B.C.; Hoving, J.L.; Tulder, M.W. van; Rutten-van Mölken, P.M.H.; Adèr, H.J.; Vet, C.W. de; Koes, B.W.; Vondeling, H.; Bouter, L.M.
Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain
Economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2003, 326, (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
25 Plaugher, G.; Long, C.R.; Alcantara, J.; Silvesus, A.D.; Wood, H.; Lotun, K.; Menke, J.M.; Meeker, W.C.; Rowe, S.H.
Practice-based randomized controlled-comparison clinical trial of chiropractic adjustments and brief massage treatment at sites of subluxation in subjects with essential hypertension
Pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2002, 25(4), 221-239
High blood pressure, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
26 Wilkey, A.S.; McCarthy, P.W.; Byfield, D.; Gregory, M.
Chiropractic management compared with outpatient pain clinic management for chronic mechanical low back pain: a hospital-based, pilot study
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 488 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
27 Howie, J.A.; Robinson, N.
Abdominal massage with peppermint oil in the management of bowel function in children with severe and multiple learning difficulties
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 503 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, peppermint, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Constipation
28 Stadler, M.; Häfner, S.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of chronic sinusitis: a randomised, controlled pilot trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 532 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Sinusitis, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
29 Stiedl, M.; Müller, A.; Salomon, J.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathy as a promising short-term strategy for irritable bowel syndrome: randomised controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 536 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
30 Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Voigt, P.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathy alleviates pain in chronic non-specific neck pain: randomised controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 537 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
31 Vernon, H.; Jansz, G.; Goldsmith, C.; McDermaid, C.
A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of chiropractic and medical prophylactic treatment of adult tension-type headache
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 548 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
32 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
33 Mills, M.V.; Henley, C.E.; Barnes, L.L.B.; Carreiro, J.E.C.; Degenhardt, B.F.
The Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as Adjuvant Therapy in Children with Recurrent Acute Otitis Media
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 2003, 157(9), 861-866
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
34 Licciardone, J.C.; Stoll, S.T.; Fulda, K.G.; Russo, D.P.; Siu, J.; Winn, W.; Swift, J.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Spine, 2003, 28, 1355-1362
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
35 Geldschläger, S.
Osteopathische versus orthopädische Behandlung der chronischen Epicondylopathia humeri radialis
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Untersuchung
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2004, 11(2), 93-97
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
36 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Cullen, C.; Hartshorn, K.; Gruskin, A.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Sunshine, W.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2004, 8, 9-14
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
37 Noll, D.R.; Degenhardt, B.F.; Stuart, M.K.; Werden,S.; McGovern, R.J.; Johnson, J.C.
The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Immune Response to the Influenza Vaccine in Nursing Home Residents
A Pilot Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2004, 10(4), 74-76
Flu, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Adverse effect
38 Foster, K.A.; Liskin, J.; Cen, S.; Abbott, A.; Armisen, V.; Globe, D.; Knox, L.; Mitchell, M.; Shtir, C.; Azen, S.
The Trager approach in the treatment of chronic headache
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2004, 10(5), 40-46
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
39 Shor-Posner, G.; Miguez, M.-J.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Perez-Then, E.; Fletcher, M.
Massage treatment in HIV-1 infected dominican children
A preliminary report on the efficacy of massage therapy to preserve the immune system in children without antiretroviral medication
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1093-1095
HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
40 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
41 Hawk, C.; Long, C.R.; Rowell, R.M.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Jedlicka, J.
A randomized trial investigating a chiropractic manual placebo
A novel design using standardized forces in the delivery of active and control treatments
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 109-117
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
42 Wilcock, A.; Manderson, C.; Weller, R.; Walker, G.; Carr, D.; Carey, A.-M.; Broadhurst, D.; Mew, J.; Ernst, E.
Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre?
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 287-290
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
43 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
44
United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care
BMJ, 2005, 329, 1377-1384
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
45 Field, T.; Diego, M.A.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Schanberg, S.; Kuhn, C.
Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol, 2004, 25(2), 115-122
Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
46 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
47 Price, C.
Body-oriented therapy in recovery from child sexual abuse
An efficacy study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(5), 46-57
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch, Trauma
48 Muller, R.; Giles, L.F.G.
Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinial trial assessing the efficacy of medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for chronic mechanical spinal pain syndromes
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 3-11
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
49 Cook, C.A.L.; Guerreiro, J.F.; Slater, V.E.
Healing touch and emotional distress in women undergoing radiation treatment for gynaecological and breast cancer
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 14 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
50 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
51 Quinn, F.; Baxter, D.; Hughes, C.
Reflexology in the treatment of low back pain
A pilot RCT
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 44 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
52 Kaschowitz, G.; Besse, J.P.; Schwering, G.; Muts, R.; Cesnik, H.; Resch, K.-L.
Ostheopathic treatment for uterine leiomyomas
An RCT
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 45 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Uterine myoma
53 Dziedzic, K.; Hill, J.; Lewis, M.; Sim, J.; Daniels, J.; Hay, E.H.
Effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics
Arthritis Rheum, 2005, 53, 214-222
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Short-wave therapy, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
54 Kominski, G.F.; Heslin, K.C.; Morgenstern, H.; Hurwitz, E.L.; Harber, P.I.
Economic evaluation of four treatments for low back pain
Results from a randomized controlled trial
Med Care, 2005, 43, 428-435
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Chiropractic, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Lifestyle modification, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Therapeutic ultrasound
55 Zullino, D.F.; Krenz, S.; Fresard, E.; Cancela, E.; Khazaal, Y.
Local back massage with an automated massage chair
General muscle and psychophysiologic relaxing properties
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1103-1106
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial
56 Brooks, C.P.; Woodruff, L.D.; Wright, L.L.; Donatelli, R.
The immediate effects of manual massage on power-grip performance after maximal exercise in healthy adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1093-1101
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
57 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Kuo, C.-H.; Lee, L.H.; Yen, A.M.-F.; Chien, K.-L.; Chen, T.H.-H.
Treatment of low back pain by acupressure and physical therpy
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2006, 1-5 (Internet)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Perlman, A.; Mojica, E.; Williams, A.-L.; Njike, V.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of randomized controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 60-61 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
59 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Hawkes, R.J.; Miglioretti, D.L.; Deyo, R.A.
Randomized trial of therapeutic massage vs self-care book for chronic neck pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 63 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Lifestyle therapy, Randomized trial
60 Han, S.H.; Hur, M.H.; Buckle, J.; Choi, J.; Lee, M.S.
Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 543-548
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, sage, Salvia sclarea
61 Shor-Posner, G.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Miguez, M.J.; Fletcher, M.; Quintero, N.; Baez, J.; Perez-Then, E.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Zhang, G.
Impact of a Massage Therapy Clinical Trial on immune status in young Dominican children infected with HIV-1
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 511-516
HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
62 Lawler, S.P.; Cameron, L.D.
A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as a treatment for migraine
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32, 50-59
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
63 Mehl-Madrona, L.; Kligler, B.; Silverman, S.; Lynton, H.; Merrell, W.
The impact of acupuncture and craniosacral therapy interventions on clinical outcomes in adults with astma
Explore, 2007, 3(1), 28-36
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Bull, L.
Sunflower therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia)
A randomised, controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13, 15-24
Bioenergetics, Homeopathy, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
65 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)
66 Billhult, A.; Bergbom, I.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Massage Relieves Nausea in Women with Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 53-57
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Sickness
67 Wilkinson, I.S.A.; Prigmore, S.; Rayner, C.F.
A randomised-controlled trial examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 141-147
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
68 Schulte, D.; Walach, H.
F.M. Alexander technique in the treatment of stuttering
A randomized single-case intervention study with ambulatory monitoring
Psychother Psychosom, 2006, 75(3), 190-191
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
69 Jump, V.K.; Fargo, J.D.; Akers, J.F.
Impact of massage therapy on health outcomes among orphaned infants in Ecuador
Results of a randomized clinical trial
Fam Community Health, 2006, 29(4), 314-319
Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
70 Perlman, A.I.; Sabina, A.; Williams, A.L.; Njike, V.Y.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 2533-2538
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
71 Childs, J.D.; Flynn, T.W.; Fritz, J.M.
A perspective for considering the risks and benefits of spinal manipulation in patients with low back pain
Man Ther, 2006, 11(4), 316-320
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
72 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
73 Mehling, W.E.; Jacobs, B.; Acree, M.; Wilson, L.; Bostrom, A.; West, J.; Acquah, J.; Burns, B.; Chapman, J.; Hecht, F.M.
Symptom management with massage and acupuncture in postoperative cancer patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2007, 33(3), 258-266
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
74 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
75 Carlsson, J.; Augustinsson, L.-E.; Blomstrand, C.; Sullivan, M.
Health status in patients with tension headache treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Headache, 1990, 30, 593-599
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
76 Carlsson, J.; Wedel, A.; Carlsson, G.E.; Blomstrand, C.
Tension headache and signs and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Pain Clin, 1990, 3(4), 229-238
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
77 Heydenreich, A.
Gezielte Reflex- und Stimulationstherapie funktioneller vertebragener Schmerzsyndrome
Beitr Orthop Traumatol, 1989, 36(3), 104-108
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neural therapy, Physiotherapy, Practice, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
78 Wihlidal, K.; Reiger, J.
Vergleichsstudie betreffend die Wirksamkeit von kombinierter Ohr- und Körperakupunktur sowie Physiotherapie im Rahmen eines dreiwöchigen stationären Aufenthaltes in einem Rehabilitationszentrum
Dt Z Aku, 1990, 33, 87-89
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Ear acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
79 Poole, H.; Glenn, S.; Murphy, P.
A randomized controlled study of reflexology for the management of chronic low back pain
Eur J Pain, 2007, 11(8), 878-887
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
80 Boon, J.; Cibere, J.; Dais, J.; Szostak, C.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the hip
A pilot study
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 7-8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
81 Svircev, A.; Hellmann Craig, L.; Juncos, J.L.
A pilot study examining the effects of neuromuscular therapy on patients with parkinson's disease
JAOA, 2005, 105(1), 26 (Abstract)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial
82 Silva G. D. da; Lorenzi-Filho, G.; Lage, L.V.
Effects of yoga and the addition of Tui Na in patients with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1107-1113
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Tuina, Yoga
83 Brown, R.A.
Kinesthetic and cognitive determinants of emotional state
An investigation of the Alexander Technique
1977, 1-106 (Dissertation)
Alexander technique, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
84 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
85 Quinn, F.; Hughes, C.M.; Baxter, G.D.
Reflexology in the management of low back pain
A pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 3-8
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
86 Vas, J.; Ortega, C.; Olmo, V.; Perez-Fernandez, F.; Hernandez, L.; Medina, I.; Seminario, J.M.; Herrera, A.; Luna, F.; Pera-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Madrazo, F.; Jimenez, C.; Ruiz, M.A.; Aguilar, I.
Single-point acupuncture and physiotherapy for the treatment of painful shoulder
A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2008, 47(6), 887-893
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Moraska, A.; Chandler, C.; Edmiston-Schaetzel, A.; Franklin, G.; Calenda, E.L.; Enebo, B.
Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 259-267
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
88 Hodgson, N.A.; Andersen, S.
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 269-275
Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
89 Wiedemann, A.M.
Auswirkungen von Qigong und Nackenübungen auf Beschwerden der Halswirbelsäule bei älteren Menschen
2008, 1-68 (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
90 Mitchinson, A.R.; Kim, H.M.; Rosenberg, J.M.; Geisser, M.; Kirsh, M.; Cikrit, D.; Hinshaw, D.B.
Acute postoperative pain managment using massage as an adjuvant therapy
A randomized trial
Arch Surg, 2007, 142(12), 1158-1167
Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain
91 Prady, S.L.; Thomas, K.; Esmonde, L.; Crouch, S.; MacPherson, H.
The natural history of back pain after a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture vs usual care
Long term outcomes
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 121-129
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Bello, D.; White-Traut, R.; Schwertz, D.; Pournajafi-Nazarloo, H.; Carter, C.S.
An exploratory study of neurohormonal responses of healthy men to massage
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 387-394
Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
93 Patterson, M.; Maurer, S.; Adler, S.R.; Avins, A.L.
A novel clinical-trial design for the study of massage therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 169-176
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
94 Yip, Y.B.; Tam, A.C.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 131-138
Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
95 Schwerla, F.; Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Genter, P.; Guillaume, J.-P.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomised controlled trial of efficacy
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(3), 138-145
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
96 Wilkey, A.; Gregory, M.; Byfield, D.; McCarthy, P.W.
A comparison between chiropractic management and pain clinic management for chronic low-back pain in a national health service outpatient clinic
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 465-473
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
97 Little, P.; Lewith, G.; Webley, F.; Evans, M.; Beattie, A.; Middleton, K.; Barnett, J. Ballard, K.; Oxford, F.; Smith, P.; Yardley, L.; Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8) (Internet)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
98 Kimber, L.; McNabb, M.; Mc Court; Haines, A.; Brocklehurst, P.
Massage or music for pain relief in labour
A pilot randomised placebo controlled trial
Eur J Pain, 2008, 12(8), 961-969
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Geburtsschmerz
99 Hancock, M.J.; Maher, C.G.; Latimer, J.; McLachlan, A.J.; Cooper, C.W.; Day, R.O.; Spindler, M.F.; McAuley, J.H.
Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy, or both, in addition to recommended first-line treatment for acute low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
Lancet, 2007, 370, 1638-1643
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
100 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