Clinical trials: Massage
Neonatal Prematurity, Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy in Premature Neonates
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy on premature babies. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do babies who receive Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy get…
- Trial name
- NCT06163586
- Testing
- Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Autism
Parent-delivered Massage for Children With Autism - Ages 6 to 11
Through funding from the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon University (WOU) will be conducting research on the effect of a parent-delivered massage program on measures of autism…
- Trial name
- NCT02222662
- Testing
- Parent massage tx group, Parent massage wait-list control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Western Oregon University
Low Back Pain
Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Massage Based on Fascia Chain
The goal of thisclinical trial is to observe and quantify the impact of our massage methods on the human body based on B-mode ultrasound, Vas score, and ODI score, and to compare our massage methods with traditional Chinese…
- Trial name
- NCT05974761
- Testing
- massage, Traditional Chinese massage
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- muxing zhu
MGD-Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The Effect of Meibomian Glands Massage on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye
The study aims to investigate whether combined treatment of MGD massage and artificial tears will improve signs and symptoms of dry eye compared to artificial tears alone.
- Trial name
- NCT03104894
- Testing
- Meibomian Glands Massage, Meibomian Massage device
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barzilai Medical Center
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Bimanual Uterine Compression to Reduce Blood Loss and Prevent Postpartum Haemorrhage After Vaginal Delivery
the investigators aim to compare bimanual uterine compression immediately after delivery of the placenta for 5 minutes versus no intervention for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in Women at high risk for primary atonic…
- Trial name
- NCT02136719
- Testing
- bimanual uterine compression
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Climactericum, Sleep
BACK MASSAGE APPLIED CLIMACTERIC WOMEN MENOPAUSAL COMPLAINTS, SLEEP QUALITY AND MARITAL ADJUSTMENT
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of back massage applied by partners on menopausal complaints, sleep quality, and marital adjustment of women in climacteric period.
- Trial name
- NCT05298527
- Testing
- Back Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nuh Naci Yazgan University
Massage Therapy, Pregnancy Related
The Effects of Whole Body Prenatal Massage Therapy During Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Trial
Background: Massage therapy in many parts of the world is used in all periods of pregnancy. Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of massage therapy during pregnancy on women and their fetuses in a university hospital in…
- Conditions
- Massage Therapy, Pregnancy Related, Fetus Fetus
- Trial name
- NCT05007210
- Testing
- Prenatal massage therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Distress
Does Massage With or Without Aromatherapy Reduce Infant's Distress?
This study aims to determine the effect of massage with or without aromatherapy on infant´s level of distress
- Trial name
- aromatherapy (NCT00624637)
- Testing
- aromatherapy massage
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Muscle Cramps, Aromatherapy
The Effect of Aromatherapy Massage Applied to Hemodialysis Patients With Muscle Cramp
This study is a randomized controlled and single-blind study consisting of qualitative and quantitative stages to evaluate the effect of aromatherapy massage on cramp frequency, cramp pain severity and quality of life in crampy…
- Conditions
- Muscle Cramps, Aromatherapy, Hemodialysis, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04874857
- Testing
- Lavandula angustifolia, Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Origanum majorana L., Baby oil
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Acute Effect of Massage and Exercise on Muscle Tenderness
Many people experience pain, tenderness and soreness of joint and muscles, both in sport and working life. Pain killers can provide acute relief of pain, but may not be a feasible solution for all people.
- Trial name
- NCT01478451
- Testing
- Exercise, Massage
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
Childbirth, Aromatherapy
Comparison Of The Effects Of Swedish Massage With Natural Oils
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Swedish massage combined with lavender and chamomile oils on childbirth outcomes during the first and second stages of labor.
- Conditions
- Childbirth, Aromatherapy, Pain Management, Fear
- Trial name
- Comparison (NCT07652957)
- Testing
- Aromatherapy and Massage Care for labor pain management
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Headache Disorders, Primary
The Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Lifestyle Modifications in Adolescents Tension Type Headache
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of connective tissue massage and lifestyle modifications in adolescents tension type headache, pain severity, pain duration, pain frequency and quality of life and pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT02549300
- Testing
- Connective tissue massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Multiple Sclerosis
Abdominal Massage for Bowel Dysfunction
The aim of the AMBER trial is to determine the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of abdominal massage as part of the adjunct to bowel care in people with Multiple Sclerosis who have problems with their bowel i.e.
- Trial name
- AMBER (NCT03166007)
- Testing
- Abdominal massage, Optimised bowel care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Hand Massage, Pain
The Effect of Hand Massage on Pain, Anxiety, Fear and Nausea After Surgery in Children
This study was conducted to determine the effect of hand massage on postoperative anxiety, pain, fear, and nausea and vomiting after pediatric surgery. This is a randomized, controlled experimental study.
- Conditions
- Hand Massage, Pain, Anxiety, Fear
- Trial name
- NCT06756529
- Testing
- hand massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Fatma Akıl
Depression
Combination Lexapro and Massage for Treatment of Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common and disabling condition which represents a substantial public health concern, especially with the aging of the population in general.
- Trial name
- NCT00643162
- Testing
- Lexapro, Light touch, Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Students
Determination of the Effects of Motor Imagery on Learning Infant Massage
Motor imagery is the mental rehearsal of simple or complex motor movements in which no clear body movement occurs. It can also be defined as the mental simulation of movement without revealing any real motor movement.
- Trial name
- NCT05706142
- Testing
- Motor Imagery Education
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Anxiety, Depression
Parent-Delivered Massage in Paediatric Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine how parents of children with cancer rate a parent-delivered massage therapy educational program for usability and satisfaction, and if massage therapy, provided by parents to their child…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Pediatric Cancers
- Trial name
- NCT00698113
- Testing
- Massage, Journaling
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Centennial College
Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
A New Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a chronic health condition that affects primarily young women and interferes with daily activities, causes loss of work productivity, and reduces quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07213336
- Testing
- Exercise, massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Breast Neoplasms, Over Cancer
The Effect of Foot Massage With Roles on Cancer Patients
It was aimed to examine the roles in the management of treatment-related peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients receiving taxane-based chemotherapy and the effect of foot massage on neuropathy and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Over Cancer, Foot Massage
- Trial name
- NCT06376357
- Testing
- Foot Massage with roller
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Neck Pain, Massage
The Inhibition of Sternocleidomastoideus Muscle
Neck pain (NP) is a major public health problem with high prevalence, high cost of health expenditure and loss of productivity.The incidence of NP is increasing among adults and it has been reported to occur in 12-34% of the…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Massage, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- NCT04345042
- Testing
- Classic Massage (Swedish Technique)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital