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Deep tissue massage eases pain and improves movement in muscle pain study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether deep tissue massage can help people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition that causes muscle pain and tender knots called trigger points. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, disability, and quality of life in 80 adults over 4 weeks. The goa…
Matched conditions: MASSAGE THERAPY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ömer Bingölbali • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 10:13 UTC
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Healing hands: massage may help tiny preemies go home faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether gentle touch and massage therapy can help very premature babies in the NICU. Researchers wanted to see if it helped them gain weight, feel less pain, and go home sooner. 32 babies took part, with one group receiving the massage therapy and the other g…
Matched conditions: MASSAGE THERAPY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Massage therapy may ease stress for healthcare heroes
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether regular massage over 12 months could improve mental and physical health in healthcare professionals working in hospitals. 25 workers who spend at least half their time on patient care received massages. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, sick le…
Matched conditions: MASSAGE THERAPY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Linkoeping • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Scented massage eases Post-Mastectomy pain and worry
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether gentle arm massage with special oils (sesame or sesame-lavender) could reduce acute arm pain and anxiety in 90 women who had a mastectomy. Participants were split into three groups: one received massage with sesame oil, one with a sesame-lavender mix,…
Matched conditions: MASSAGE THERAPY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC