Complement Ther Clin Pract November 2024 PMID 39332064

Positive effects of tactile massage for adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A small scale study.

Anna-Carin Robertz, Carl-Johan Törnhage, Stefan Nilsson, Viola Nyman, Anne-Katrin Kantzer

Mentions

9
Peak: 3 in Oct 2024
across 4 sources since Oct 2024

Extended reach

37,898
potential audience

Total likes

316

Video views

6,284

Mentions per month

Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter3 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the social discussions demonstrate a moderate level of support and curiosity about the research, with participants referencing the number of teenagers involved and noting improvements like sleep and decreased impulsivity. Words such as 'possible benefits' and 'further research needed' highlight both interest and cautious optimism, indicating engagement that recognizes the potential impact while acknowledging limitations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive outcomes reported, such as reductions in hyperactivity and impulsivity, indicating general support for the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, referencing the number of adolescents involved and noting the potential of tactile massage as a therapy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include mentions of specific benefits like better sleep and reduced pain, reflecting active engagement with the study details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence future therapies for ADHD, although concerns about study size indicate cautious optimism.

Abstract in brief

  • A small-scale study investigated the effects of tactile massage on adolescents with ADHD, finding significant improvements in hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, and oppositional behavior, along with better sleep patterns.
  • Participants also reported feeling less pain and easier sleep, although the reduction in pain was not statistically significant.
  • The study suggests that tactile massage could be a safe and helpful complementary therapy for managing ADHD symptoms in adolescents, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.]

Top posts

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Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg
@goteborgsuni · X

Read the study: https://t.co/wHxsgXsGAG

Oct 16, 2024 · 15,774 followers View post →
Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg
@goteborgsuni · X

Till studien: https://t.co/wHxsgXsGAG

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All mentions

お茶柱/心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

注意欠如多動症にマッサージあり? ADHDに悩む若者14人に毎週10回のマッサージを実施 うち12人が介入をすべて終えた 多くは、6回目のセッションまでに多動や衝動が減少したと報告 集中力が向上し不注意も減少 睡眠障害も改善 フォローアップまで効果が持続していた https://t.co/INjJxUy220

Dec 3, 2024 · 27 followers View post →
Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg
@goteborgsuni · X

Read the study: https://t.co/wHxsgXsGAG

Oct 16, 2024 · 15,774 followers View post →
Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg
@goteborgsuni · X

Till studien: https://t.co/wHxsgXsGAG

Oct 16, 2024 · 15,774 followers View post →
Anna-Carin Robertz [IMAGE] | EurekAlert! Science News Releases
News

Tactile massage helped young people with ADHD. University of Gothenburg. DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101909. Keywords. /Social sciences/Psychological science ...

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ADHD: New Treatment Could Help Reduce Symptoms in Young ...
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Reference. Robertz, A.-C., Törnhage, C.-J., Nilsson, S., Nyman, V ... https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101909 · Request Reprint ...

Oct 17, 2024 View →
Young people with ADHD benefit from tactile massage
Blogs

doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101909. Be the first to rate this article. Posted in: Child Health News | Medical Research News. Comments (0).

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Tactile massage helped young people with ADHD | EurekAlert!
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10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101909. Method of Research. Case study. Subject of Research. People. Article Title. Positive effects of tactile massage for ...

Oct 15, 2024 View →