Clinical trials: Massage
Pain
Brainwave Activity Response on Common Physical Therapy Intervention
This study is designed to evaluate the if there is a predictable patterns in brainwave activity and to see how this changes with external physical therapy interventions such as manipulation, soft tissue massage, and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04542707
- Testing
- joint manipulation, Exercise, Soft tissue massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast University
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Backside Massage and Lamaze Breathing on Labour Outcome Among Primigravida
The study aims to investigate the effects of a combination of Lamaze breathing exercises and backside massage on the labor experiences of primigravidae in Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT06304311
- Testing
- Routine Obstetrics care & Lamaze breathing techniques and backside massage, Routine obstetrics care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Gastric Residual Volume, Abdominal Distension
Abdominal Massage for Gastric Residual Volume in Surgical Patients
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on gastric residual volume (GRV) and abdominal distension in surgical intensive care patients receiving enteral nutrition.
- Conditions
- Gastric Residual Volume, Abdominal Distension, Enteral Nutrition, Massage Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07018414
- Testing
- Abdominal Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Older Adults, Range of Motion
Comparison of The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Methods on Ankle Joint Range In Healty Older Adults
Introduction: To compare the acute effects of different stretching methods on ankle joint range of motion (ROM) in older adults. Methods: A total of 78 subjects aged 65 years and older were randomly divided into three groups.
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Range of Motion, Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05130372
- Testing
- Static Stretching Method Group, PNF Stretching Method Group, Myofascial Relaxation Method Group- Roller Massage
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Low Back Pain
Physical CAM Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain
This is a pilot randomized trial intended to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture, chiropractic and massage for chronic back pain in older and younger adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00065975
- Testing
- massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Premature, Low Birth Weight
Effect of Kangaroo Baby Massage on Mother-infant Interaction at Home
The objective of this randomized clinical trial will determine the effectiveness of nursing intervention (Kangaroo Baby Massage) on the interaction between mothers and premature, low birth weight infants at home The dyad mother…
- Conditions
- Premature, Low Birth Weight, Mother-Infant Interaction, Gain, Weight
- Trial name
- KBM (NCT04908332)
- Testing
- Kangaroo Baby Massage
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Constipation
Effect of Abdominal Massage Training Provided to Caregivers on Constipation Management
Constipation is a common and uncomfortable problem among patients receiving palliative care. Alongside usual treatment and nursing care, abdominal massage may help manage constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT07886125
- Testing
- Caregiver Training in Abdominal Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- HAMİYET KIZIL
Hemodialysis, Constipation
The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Constipation
This study aimed to determine the effect of abdominal massage on constipation in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The main questions he intends to answer are: H0: Abdominal massage applied to patients undergoing hemodialysis…
- Trial name
- NCT07402785
- Testing
- abdominal massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Firat Tukenmez
INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
Role of Soft Tissue Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is a frequently and commonly reported heel pain present in every age with multifactorial etiology. It is the most common reason for constant heel pain in adults affecting both young active and older…
- Trial name
- NCT05256433
- Testing
- Group-A, Group-B
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Conditions Influencing Health Status, Healthy
Comparing the Reliability of Expressed Prostatic Secretion (EPS) and Post Massage Urine (PMU) for the Prediction of Prostate Cancer Biopsy Outcome
This randomized pilot phase I trial studies the best way, either expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) or post massage urine (PMU) biomarkers, of predicting biopsy results in patients undergoing prostate biopsy.
- Conditions
- Conditions Influencing Health Status, Healthy, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01441687
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, transrectal prostate biopsy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Type 2 Diabetes
Tactile Massage in Type 2 Diabetes
Tactile massage is a gentle form of massage that probably exerts its effect through relaxation. In a pilot study of 11 subjects an effect on HbA1c of 0.8%-units was seen.
- Trial name
- NCT00960674
- Testing
- Tactile massage, Relaxation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Functional Constipation (FC)
Implementation of Physical Therapy Protocol for Functional Constipation
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of standard medical treatment alone and the effects of adding different physiotherapy protocols to standard medical treatment on constipation severity…
- Trial name
- NCT07719504
- Testing
- Standard medical treatment, Maitland orthopedic manual therapy (MOMT), Russian current stimulation (ERS)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Pregnancy
Effects of Antenatal Pelvic Floor Preparation Techniques for Childbirth
Perineal trauma during childbirth is an important etiological factor of various undesirable complications to women's health, with emphasis on pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Trial name
- EAPFPTC (NCT02582580)
- Testing
- Perineal massage, Vaginal Dilator, Pelvic floor muscles training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Balanced
Acute Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy in Adolescent Cyclists
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on balance, explosive strength, and functional performance in adolescent competitive cyclists aged 12-15.
- Trial name
- NCT07206576
- Testing
- a percussion massage gun
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Neonatal Jaundice
Comparing the Effect of Vimala Massage Versus Hydrotherapy on the Clinical Outcomes of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Vimala massage versus hydrotherapy on the clinical outcomes of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
- Trial name
- NCT06595368
- Testing
- Vimala massage, Hydrotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Pregnancy Related, Pelvic Floor Disorders
Perineal Massage Using A Pelvic Wand During Pregnancy
There is limited research on the optimal strategy to reduce obstetric laceration, postpartum urinary retention, and postpartum pelvic pain.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Obstetric; Injury, Patient Empowerment
- Trial name
- NCT06986824
- Testing
- Pelvic wand
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Impingement Syndrome, Impingement Shoulder
PMT Versus IASTM in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
This assessor-blinded, three-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial will investigate the additional effects of percussion massage therapy and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in individuals with subacromial…
- Conditions
- Impingement Syndrome, Impingement Shoulder, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07756203
- Testing
- Percussion massage therapy device, Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization device, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Emre DANSUK
Lactation Disorders
The Relationship Between Oxytocin Massage in Mothers With Insufficient Milk Production in the Early Postpartum Period and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Milk Let-down Reflex: A Randomized Controlled Study
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of oxytocin massage on breastfeeding self-efficacy and the milk ejection reflex among mothers experiencing insufficient milk supply in the early postpartum period.
- Trial name
- NCT07609693
- Testing
- Oxytocin Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Pain, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Reflexology or Aromatherapy Massage in Relieving Symptoms in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Reflexology and aromatherapy massage may lessen symptoms in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether reflexology is more effective than aromatherapy massage in relieving symptoms in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Pain, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01217424
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, aromatherapy and essential oils, management of therapy complications
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Cerebral Palsy
CareToy Early Intervention in Infants at Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP), due to pre-perinatal brain lesions, is a main cause of childhood disabilities with high cost for individuals and society.
- Trial name
- NCT03234959
- Testing
- CareToy intervention, Infant Massage
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris