Touch & Co-RegulationEvidence & Dosage
Oxytocin, stress relief, vagus nerve activation.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 20
- With abstract
- 6
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 0
- Highly cited
- 0
- Publication years
- 2024–2026
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Exploring new rehabilitation pathways for stroke based on the comorbidity of post-stroke hypoesthesia with anxiety and depression.
PeerJ2026<h4>Background</h4>Post-stroke hypoesthesia is a common yet often overlooked sequela, involving diminished capacities in touch, temperature, and pain perception. Recent studies suggest that sensory deficits not only hinder functional…
Integrating autonomic and affective pathways in borderline personality disorder: the triangle therapy hypothesis.
Frontiers in psychology2026<h4>Introduction</h4>Borderline personality disorder is marked by emotional lability, unstable identity, and hypersensitivity to abandonment. Although mainstream treatments, such as dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, and…
Sensory Phenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder Associated with Distinct Patterns of Social Communication, Repetitive and Restrictive Behaviors or Interests, and Comorbidities: A State-of-the-Art Review.
Brain sciences2025Sensory processing differences, reported in up to 97% of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are increasingly recognized as a defining feature of the condition, shaping perception, cognition, and adaptive behavior. Atypical…
Through Massage to the Brain—Neuronal and Neuroplastic Mechanisms of Massage Based on Various Neuroimaging Techniques (EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS)
Journal of Clinical Medicine2026n=47Introduction: Massage therapy delivers structured mechanosensory input that can influence brain function, yet the central mechanisms and potential for neuroplastic change have not been synthesized across neuroimaging modalities. This…
From Molecules to Meaning: Integrating Neuropeptides, Sociostasis, and Hormesis in the Brain–Heart Axis
Current Issues in Molecular Biology2026In an era marked by rising stress-related disorders and cardiovascular morbidity, understanding how the brain and heart adapt to environmental, physiological, and social stressors has become an urgent biomedical priority. This review…
Reframing Massage Therapy: The Somato-Relational Framework for Mental Health and Healing.
2025Massage therapy, often regarded as a tool for physical relief, has untapped potential in addressing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The somato-relational framework (SRF) offers a structured model…
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