193 completed, 29 unknown, 9 not yet recruiting, 9 recruiting. 222 Not applicable, 21 Phase 2, 8 Phase 1, 6 Phase 3, 2 Phase 4.
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
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| Differences in Mechanistic Measures (Oxytocin and Cortisol) of Therapeutic Alliance Between A Talk-Based Therapy and Soft-Tissue Mobilization in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Pain Massage, Talk-based therapy - Spine, Low Back Pain | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Duke University | 25 | 2026-12-01 | 2026-10-16 |
| Evaluation of Massage Therapy for Cancer Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors Massage therapy - Breast Cancer, Fatigue in Cancer Survivors | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Wake Forest University Health Sciences | 34 | 2026-12-01 | 2026-11-05 |
| Effects of Environmental Comfort and Oral Motor Stimulation on Comfort and Oral Feeding Readiness in Preterm Infants Massage, White Noise, Oral Motor Stimulation - Prematurity, Feeding Behaviors | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Marmara University | 84 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-05 |
| Menthol Massage for Post-Bypass Pain & Anxiety Menthol Massage, Massage - Bypass, Cardiopulmonary | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital | 120 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-04-02 |
| Comparative Study Between Leg Massage and Vibration on Cramps and Comfort for Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis massage, vibration - Hemodialysis, Renal Failure , Chronic | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | University of Baghdad | 160 | 2026-09-10 | 2026-08-20 |
| Massage, Oncology, Pain, Anxiety, Feasibility Massage Therapy, Attention Control - Gynecologic Cancer | Not applicable | Recruiting | Jill Cole | 24 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-10 |
| Design and Implementation of a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) Program for Children With Global Developmental Delay in Hong Kong: A Mixed Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Framework Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program and home massage with massage oil with the mixture of Petitgrain Mandarin (Citrus reticulate) essential oil and fractionated coconut oil - Global Developmental Delay | Not applicable | Recruiting | Hong Kong Metropolitan University | 30 | 2026-06-07 | 2026-09-02 |
| Foam Roller Compared to Massage on Reducing Calf Muscle Tone in Healthy Subjects Foam roller, Massage - Muscle Tone, Healthy Adult | Not applicable | Completed | Universidad Europea de Madrid | 20 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-10-16 |
| Effectiveness of Sacral Massage on Labor Pain, Depression, Stress, and Anxiety Sacral Massage - Labor Pain, Labor Anxiety | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | University of Basrah | 193 | 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-02 |
| The Comparison of Different Passive Warm-Up Methods Prior to Exercise Infrared Heating, Therapeutic Massage - Healthy Adults, Young | Not applicable | Completed | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa | 100 | 2026-02-26 | 2026-07-01 |
| The Effects of Acupressure and Massage Following Cesarean Section Acupressure to points HT7, LI4, SP6 and ST36, Massage - Pain Management, Sleep Quality | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Marmara University | 111 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-25 |
| Healing ALS Registry Observational Study (HAROS) Education about treatment options, Dietary Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, etc., Meditation, Prayer, Talk Therapy, Affirmations, Journaling, etc. - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Motor Neuron Disease (MND) | Recruiting | Healing Advocates Registry and Ministry | 1000 | 2026-01-26 | 2026-06-24 | |
| Comparison of Treatment Modalities in Myofascial Pain Syndrome Conventional treatment, Therapeutic Massage, combined treatment - Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Pain | Not applicable | Completed | Biruni University | 60 | 2025-12-29 | 2026-05-19 |
| White Cover & Massage Effects on Bilirubin and Phototherapy in ABO-Incompatible Newborns white cover-newborn massage - Newborn Jaundice, Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal | Not applicable | Completed | Karabuk University | 60 | 2025-11-01 | 2026-04-09 |
| Different Types of Massage Therapy to Reduce Anxiety During Chemotherapy Infusion in Patients With Cancer Best Practice, Biospecimen Collection, Massage Therapy - Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm | Not applicable | Recruiting | City of Hope Medical Center | 50 | 2025-09-26 | 2026-10-26 |
| Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding Massage, Shower - Pregnancy, Delivery Care | Not applicable | Completed | Sakarya University | 120 | 2025-08-25 | 2026-01-02 |
| Implementation of the Pain Management Toolkit non-pharmacological interventions - Pain | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Medizinische Universität Graz, Institut für Pflegewissenschaft | 40 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-09-05 |
| Evaluating a Mobile Health Application Intervention for Caregiver Instruction in Manual Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Best Practice, Comparator Program, Best Practice, Usual Care, Internet-Based Intervention - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Malignant Solid Neoplasm | Not applicable | Completed | Mayo Clinic | 348 | 2025-06-05 | 2026-08-18 |
| Complementary Therapies in the Aging Process of People Living With HIV Concurrent Training, Massage therapy and Aromatherapy - HIV | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | University of Sao Paulo | 70 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-01 |
| Muscle Cramps in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial relaxation group, massage - Nursing Caries, Hemodialysis Complication | Not applicable | Completed | University of Yalova | 79 | 2025-04-13 | 2026-05-14 |
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