Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions;

Investigators at Taipei Medical University

Hospital Detail Findings in Hypertension (Effects
of Massage on Blood Pressure in Patients With
Hypertension and Prehypertension A Meta-
analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials)
Publication info: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week ; Atlanta [Atlanta]16 Jan 2016: 864.

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The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Taipei Medical University Hospital, "The aim of this
study was to evaluate the evidence concerning the effect of massage on blood pressure in patients with
hypertension or prehypertension. A search was performed on electronic database records up to October 31, 2013,
based on the following medical subject headings or keywords: hypertension, massage, chiropractic, manipulation,
and blood pressure. The methodological quality of randomized controlled trials was assessed based on the
Cochrane collaboration tool. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of massage on hypertension.
The study selection, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by 2 reviewers. Nine
randomized controlled trials met our inclusion criteria.

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2016 JAN 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness &Wellness Week -- Data
detailed on Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions have been presented. According to news reporting originating
in Taipei, Taiwan, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Massage may help reduce blood pressure; previous
studies on the effect of massage on blood pressure have presented conflicting findings. In addition, no systematic
review is available."
The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Taipei Medical University Hospital, "The aim of this
study was to evaluate the evidence concerning the effect of massage on blood pressure in patients with
hypertension or prehypertension. A search was performed on electronic database records up to October 31, 2013,
based on the following medical subject headings or keywords: hypertension, massage, chiropractic, manipulation,
and blood pressure. The methodological quality of randomized controlled trials was assessed based on the
Cochrane collaboration tool. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of massage on hypertension.
The study selection, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by 2 reviewers. Nine
randomized controlled trials met our inclusion criteria. The results of this study show that massage contributes to
significantly enhanced reduction in both systolic blood pressure (SBP) (mean difference, -7.39 mm Hg) and
diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (mean difference, -5.04 mm Hg) as compared with control treatments in patients
with hypertension and prehypertension. The effect size (Hedges g) for SBP and DBP was -0.728 (95% confidence
interval, -1.182 to -0.274; P = .002) and -0.334 (95% confidence interval, -0.560 to -0.107; P = .004), respectively.
This systematic review found a medium effect of massage on SBP and a small effect on DBP in patients with
hypertension or prehypertension."

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According to the news reporters, the research concluded: "High-quality randomized controlled trials are urgently
required to confirm these results, although the findings of this study can be used to guide future research."
For more information on this research see: Effects of Massage on Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension
and Prehypertension A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing,
2016;31(1):73-83. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing can be contacted at: Lippincott Williams &Wilkins, Two
Commerce Sq, 2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA. (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins - www.lww.com;
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/pages/default.aspx)
Our news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained by contacting I.C. Liao, Taipei Med
Univ Hosp, Sleep Sci Center, Taipei, Taiwan. Additional authors for this research include S.L. Chen, M.Y. Wang and
P.S. Tsai.
Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Taipei, Taiwan, Hypertension, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood
Pressure, Clinical Trials and Studies, Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions
Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2016, NewsRx
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Identifier / keyword: Taipei Taiwan Asia Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions
Clinical Trials and Studies Diastolic Blood Pressure Hypertension Systolic Blood
Pressure

Publication title: Obesity, Fitness &Wellness Week; Atlanta

First page: 864

Publication year: 2016

Publication date: Jan 16, 2016

Publisher: NewsRx

Place of publication: Atlanta

Country of publication: United States

Publication subject: Medical Sciences

ISSN: 15316386

Source type: Wire Feeds

Language of publication: English

Document type: Expanded Reporting

ProQuest document ID: 1754239779

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