Clinical trials: Massage Therapy
Neck Pain, Massage Therapy
Comparative Effects of Manuel and Percussion Massage in İndividuals With Neck Pain
This study aimed to compare the immediate effects of classical hands-on massage and percussion massage in individuals with neck pain. Participants were randomly assigned to receive one of the two massage techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT07880574
- Testing
- Manual Massage, Percussion Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Massage Therapy
Satisfaction and Feasibility Evaluation of an Electronic Massager Compared to Massage Therapist-delivered Massage
The objective of this study is to evaluate the practicality and acceptability of using an electronic massager. Additionally, it aims to compare user satisfaction between the experience with an electric massager and a massage…
- Trial name
- EMMA2 (NCT07042776)
- Testing
- EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation), Therapist-delivered massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Lower Back Pain, Subacute Lower Back Pain
Investigating Medical Massage Therapy for Patients With Sub-Acute Lower Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a weekly regimen of Medical Massage Therapy (MMT) with provider-directed care shortens the duration of Medically Restricted Duty Days (MRDD) periods in Active-Duty Service…
- Conditions
- Lower Back Pain, Subacute Lower Back Pain, Medical Massage Therapy
- Trial name
- Zeel LBP (NCT07615816)
- Testing
- Medical Massage Therapy, Provider Directed Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- The Geneva Foundation
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Pain
Comparison of Treatment Modalities in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of classical massage on pain, muscle sensitivity, muscle activity, functional status, and quality of life in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome, and to compare the…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Pain, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07413770
- Testing
- Conventional treatment, Therapeutic Massage, combined treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Acute Pain, Anxiety
Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Anxiety After Mastectomy
This study is an interventional type three-group randomized controlled non-drug clinical trial aimed at targeting the acute pain content and anxiety level of aromatherapy arm treatment with a sesame oil and sesame lavender oil…
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Anxiety, Mastectomy, Massage Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05658367
- Testing
- Aromatherapy massage with sesame- lavender oil mixed, Aromatherapy massage with sesame oil, Massage with parraffin oil
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
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
Massage Therapy, Health-care Workers
Can Massage During One Year Improve Health in Health-care Providers Working in Hospital
The overall aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect, "feasibility" and experiences of regular massage over 12 months on the mental and physical health of healthcare professionals, as well as the frequency of layoffs…
- Conditions
- Massage Therapy, Health-care Workers, Quality of Life, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT05555082
- Testing
- Massage
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Massage Therapy, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Deep Tissue Massage in the Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study aims to examine the effect of deep tissue massage (DTM) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) number, neck range of motion (ROM), pain, disability and quality of life in patients with Myofacial pain syndrome (MPS).
- Trial name
- NCT04904367
- Testing
- Deep tissue massage, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ömer Bingölbali
Massage Therapy, Pain
The Effect of Shoulder Massage and Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Anxiety After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of shoulder massage and therapeutic touch on pain and anxiety after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Conditions
- Massage Therapy, Pain, Anxiety, Theropathic Touch
- Trial name
- NCT07100015
- Testing
- Control Group, therapeutic touch, Shoulder massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
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
Massage Therapy
Massage of the Trapezius Muscle and Foot in Fibromyalgia Patients
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of classical massage on pain, fibromyalgia severity and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05865522
- Testing
- Trapezius Massage, Foot Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Emre Erkal
Massage Therapy, Muscular Atrophy
Effect of Percussive Massage on Skeletal Muscle During Limb Immobilization
The primary aims of this study are to determine the effect of percussive massage (30 min/session, 2 sessions/day, daily) during 10 days of unilateral limb immobilization on preserving muscle, vascular, and mitochondrial function.
- Trial name
- NCT06053229
- Testing
- percussive massage, Leg Immobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham Young University
Massage, Hamstring Flexibility
Effect of Percussion Massage on Hamstring Flexibility
Background and aim: Percussion massage, which is one of the applications to increase muscle flexibility, is a method that combines vibration and massage therapy elements.
- Conditions
- Massage, Hamstring Flexibility, Manual Therapies
- Trial name
- NCT05607914
- Testing
- percussion massage, static stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Breast Milk Collection, Breast Pumping
Breast Massage and Hot Compress Application to Mothers With Premature Babies at Newborn Intensive Care University Effect on Milk Release and Anxiety
This research was carried out in order to determine the effect of breast massage and hot compresses on milk release and anxiety to mothers with premature babies in YYBU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Conditions
- Breast Milk Collection, Breast Pumping, Massage Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05420389
- Testing
- breast massage, hot compress, breast massage-hot compress
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seyma Ertugral
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
Massage Therapy
Mechanical Massage Chair on Musculoskeletal Pain Improvement
The effect of mechanical massage chair on musculoskeletal pain improvement for endoscopists and endoscopy nurses
- Trial name
- NCT04351477
- Testing
- Massage chair
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Massage Therapy, Temporomandibular Disorder
Effect of Massage Treatment in Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have multiple and broad clinical effects on orofacial structures and are often diagnosed in patients with a prevalence of between 5% and 12%.
- Trial name
- TMD (NCT04132726)
- Testing
- Massage therapy, non-effective treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
The Effect of Head Massage Therapy on the Autonomic Nervous System
The Effect of Head Massage Therapy on the Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) unconsciously regulates the activities of vital organ systems such as the respiratory, circulatory, and urinary systems.
- Trial name
- NCT02215486
- Testing
- Head Massage Therapy, Simple relaxation (No Head Massage)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia