MASSAGE

This study tested whether gentle abdominal massage could help reduce stomach problems in babies (1-24 months old) who are critically ill, on a ventilator, and receiving nutrition through a feeding tube. Researchers compared babies who received the massage to those who did not, lo…

This study tested whether giving back massages to patients after open-heart surgery could help them feel better. Researchers wanted to see if massage could reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. They compared 96 patients who received …

This study tested whether massage therapy could help new mothers feel less depressed and function better in their daily lives. Researchers enrolled 28 mothers within six months of giving birth. One group received a 45-minute massage once a week for four weeks, while a comparison …

This small study looked at whether massage therapy given by a trained professional could help babies sleep longer and improve the bond with their mothers. It involved 24 healthy, full-term babies aged 0 to 6 months. Researchers measured the babies' sleep and the mothers' feelings…