Utilization Rates and Factors Associated with Adoption of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in the US.
Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine · DOI 10.1177/2515690X261463583
Research topic
Massage Therapy
Human massage-therapy research across pain, recovery, stress and related outcomes.
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140 publications · 100 trials
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Study-design mix
Systematic review / meta-analysis32
Randomized controlled trial36
Controlled / clinical trial5
Observational research3
Other research64
Publications
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Other research
Efficacy of different non-pharmacological therapies on cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: a network meta-analysis.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · DOI 10.1007/s00520-026-10940-3
Manual Massage Therapy for Neuropathic Pain: Clinical Evidence and Mechanistic Insights.
Pain research & management · DOI 10.1155/prm/4403173
Role of individualized intervention(s) on quality of life and adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer: MyCHOICE study.
Breast cancer research and treatment · DOI 10.1007/s10549-026-07999-1
Integrating myofunctional therapy, TMJ massage and procedural hypnosis in the conservative management of TMD.
Primary dental journal · DOI 10.1177/20501684261438881
Effect of head and facial massage combined with aromatherapy on sleep quality and delirium in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A randomized controlled trial.
Complementary therapies in medicine · DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103398
Quantitative ultrasound evaluation of the thoracolumbar fascia after manual and acupuncture therapies: an exploratory mechanistic randomized controlled trial with a sequential within-subject phase.
European radiology experimental · DOI 10.1186/s41747-026-00754-7
Effectiveness of physical therapy techniques and methods in the management of endometriosis symptoms: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Brazilian journal of physical therapy · DOI 10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101620
Integrative Medicine for Breast Cancer Survivors.
Seminars in radiation oncology · DOI 10.1016/j.semradonc.2026.151030
Retrospective analysis of guideline-based massage therapy in primary care for musculoskeletal disorders.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University · DOI 10.17219/acem/210068
Acute effects of fascial applications on performance and flexibility in adolescent volleyball athletes.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · DOI 10.1016/j.jbmt.2026.04.015
Feasibility and Efficacy of Reiki Versus Massage for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast and Prostate Cancer Receiving Hormone Therapy.
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN · DOI 10.6004/jnccn.2026.7010
Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE · DOI 10.3791/70026
Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions for gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease in children: a systematic review.
Italian journal of pediatrics · DOI 10.1186/s13052-026-02264-z
Efficacy of Manual Massage Therapy on Spasticity in Patients with Stroke and Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
NeuroRehabilitation · DOI 10.1177/10538135261447895
Efficacy and Safety of Massage Therapy for Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
JMIR research protocols · DOI 10.2196/88284
Understanding Primary Care Providers' Decisions to Recommend Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies: A Qualitative Analysis.
Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · DOI 10.1177/27683605261441040
The effect of structured hand massage on hand function and grip strength in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.
Rheumatology international · DOI 10.1007/s00296-026-06095-3
Effect of aroma shiatsu massage therapy on cognitive function in healthy adolescents: A non-randomized controlled trial.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · DOI 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.047
Feasibility of classic massage for Swedish nurses: a mixed methods pre-post-test design study.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies · DOI 10.1186/s12906-026-05356-9
Therapeutic Massage for Cancer Survivors: An Umbrella Review.
Current oncology reports · DOI 10.1007/s11912-026-01770-x
Musculoskeletal Treatments: Physical Modalities.
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Clinical Efficacy Evaluation of Tuina Combined Medicated Oil in the Treatment of Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR research protocols · DOI 10.2196/81887
Effectiveness of manual interventions on overall symptoms, pain and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · DOI 10.1007/s00520-026-10530-3
Adding Self-Care Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies to Care for Chronic Pain: The Assessing Pain, Patient Reported Outcomes and Complementary Health (APPROACH) Study.
Medical care · DOI 10.1097/MLR.0000000000002295
Cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors: an updated clinical practice review for healthcare providers.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · DOI 10.1007/s00520-026-10379-6
Clinical practice guidelines in fibromyalgia. Physiotherapists' adherence in Denmark: a cross-sectional web-based survey study.
Rheumatology international · DOI 10.1007/s00296-026-06084-6
Musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: an overview of systematic reviews.
Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) · DOI 10.1093/occmed/kqaf126
Mechano responsiveness of neuroimmune cross-talk in bone and joints: A narrative review with implications for force-based manipulations.
Musculoskeletal science & practice · DOI 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103470
Swedish massage as an adjunct approach to Help suppOrt individuals Pregnant after Experiencing a prior Stillbirth (HOPES): feasibility and acceptability findings from a convergent parallel mixed-methods single-arm trial.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies · DOI 10.1186/s12906-026-05244-2
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