Effect of geriatric massage in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

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Advances in integrative medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-08 DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100581

Emine Apaydın , Sevilay Hintistan

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Abstract

Objective

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of geriatric massage on diabetes-related symptoms and blood parameters in older adults with type 2 diabetes. The study included 59 participants (29 in the geriatric massage group and 30 in the control group).

Methods

Data were collected using the Older Adults Information Form, the Diabetes Symptoms Checklist, and the Blood Parameters Monitoring Form. Participants in the intervention group received 30-minute geriatric massage sessions twice weekly for 12 weeks. Statistical analyses included the Shapiro–Wilk test, Mann–Whitney U test, ANOVA, Friedman test, Wilcoxon test, Chi-square test, Fisher–Freeman–Halton test, Greenhouse–Geisser correction, Bonferroni adjustment, and paired and independent t-tests.

Results

Compared with the control group, participants receiving geriatric massage showed a significant reduction in diabetes symptoms (p < 0.001), an increase in HDL cholesterol levels, and decreases in other blood parameters (p < 0.05).

Discussion

Geriatric massage may help reduce diabetes symptoms and improve selected blood parameters in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

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老年按摩对老年2型糖尿病患者的疗效：一项随机对照试验

目的探讨老年按摩对老年2型糖尿病患者糖尿病相关症状和血液参数的影响。该研究包括59名参与者（老年按摩组29名，对照组30名）。方法采用《老年人信息表》、《糖尿病症状表》和《血液参数监测表》进行资料收集。干预组的参与者每周接受两次30分钟的老年按摩，持续12周。统计分析包括Shapiro-Wilk检验、Mann-Whitney U检验、方差分析、Friedman检验、Wilcoxon检验、卡方检验、Fisher-Freeman-Halton检验、Greenhouse-Geisser校正、Bonferroni调整、配对和独立t检验。结果与对照组相比，接受老年按摩的参与者糖尿病症状明显减轻（p <； 0.001），高密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平升高，其他血液参数降低（p <； 0.05）。老年按摩可以帮助老年2型糖尿病患者减轻糖尿病症状并改善选定的血液参数。

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Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.20

自引率

11.80%

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审稿时长

15 weeks

期刊介绍： Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.