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Current state of research on exercise for the treatment of myasthenia gravis: A scoping review Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Siyang Peng, Linghao Meng, Ruiying Fang, Qiqi Shen, Yukun Tian, Anni Xiong, Shaohong Li, Yajing Yang, Weiqian Chang, Jinxia Ni, Wenzeng Zhu
To provide a comprehensive overview of existing evidence, research gaps, and future research priorities concerning the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) using exercise therapies. Clinical studies on exercise treatment for MG were searched in nine databases to conduct a scoping review. Two independent researchers screened the literature and comprehensively analyzed the characteristics and limitations
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A feasibility study on indoor therapeutic horticulture to alleviate sleep and anxiety problems: The impact of plants and activity choice on its therapeutic effect Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Jingqi Yang, Zhuoping Deng, Shichun Pei, Nan Zhang
Therapeutic horticulture (TH) is increasingly being applied for sub-health or patient mental health care. Whether plant and activity type will affect TH’s effectiveness is unclear. To evaluate the feasibility of an indoor TH for alleviating the anxiety symptoms and sleeping problems of people with poor sleep quality, and explore the potential affection of plant and activity type on health benefits
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Expert consensus-based clinical recommendation for an integrative anthroposophic treatment approach to acute tonsillitis in childhood Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Rebecca Büttner, Melanie Schwermer, Thomas Ostermann, Alfred Längler, Tycho Zuzak
Medical guidelines are an important basis for qualitative and cost-effective patient care. However, there is a lack of clinical recommendations in anthroposophic medicine (AM), an integrative medicine approach frequently practised in Europe. Acute tonsillitis, which includes tonsillopharyngitis, is a common childhood disease. that is mostly caused by a viral infection. Symptomatic treatment is therefore
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Retention, adherence, and acceptability testing of a digital health intervention in a 3-group randomized controlled trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jennifer Kawi, Chao Hsing Yeh, Lauren Grant, Xinran Huang, Hulin Wu, Chunyan Hua, Paul Christo
Evaluate a digital health intervention using Auricular Point Acupressure (APA) for chronic musculoskeletal pain in terms of participant retention, adherence, acceptability, and satisfaction. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a global concern and there are persistent challenges in pain management. Despite the value of digital health interventions, these interventions need to be fully evaluated for feasibility
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Efficacy and safety of chinese herbal foot bath for hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Tong Wu, Luolin Zhou, Xinru Liao, Yuewen He, Ronglin Xu, Daihong Luo
Hypertension is a prevalent condition with significant impacts on human health. Chinese herbal foot bath, a traditional Chinese medicine treatment, is believed to help manage hypertension. This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of combining Chinese herbal foot bath with conventional treatment for hypertension. A thorough search across eight databases was conducted to identify relevant studies
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Symptoms are combated but the disease remains untreated – Comment on the editorial by Kamran Abbasi et al. Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 O.R. van Loon, A.J. (Tom) van Loon
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Effects of dried okra extract on lipid profile, renal function and some RAGE-related inflammatory genes expression in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Nazgol Bahreini, Maryam Saghafi-Asl, Omid Nikpayam, Ehsan Safaei, Vahideh Sadra, Laleh Fakhr, Hanieh Beyrampour-Basmenj, Parina Asgharian, Mohammad Asghari- Jafarabadi
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. Okra is reported to have anti-diabetic effects. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of dried okra extract (DOE) supplementation on lipid profile, renal function indices, and expression of inflammatory genes, as well as serum level of soluble Receptor for Advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) in patients with DN
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Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Richard Hammerschlag, Meredith L. Sprengel, Ann L. Baldwin
A set of guidelines has been developed to help improve reporting of clinical trials of biofield therapies. The need for enhanced transparency when reporting trials of this family of integrative health practices, e.g., External Qigong, Healing Touch, Reiki and Therapeutic Touch, has been advocated in systematic reviews of these studies. The guidelines, called Biofield Therapies: Reporting Evidence Guidelines
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Effects of melatonin on blood pressure, arterial stiffness and quality of life in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Anne Kristine Amstrup, Lars Rejnmark
Objectives Studies suggest that melatonin may promote cardiovascular protection. Previous trials have primarily been performed on co-morbid patients. Little information exist on the effect in postmenopausal women with general good health. Design, participants and intervention In a double-blinded placebo-controlled study, we randomized 41 postmenopausal women to either 10 mg melatonin per day or placebo
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Acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity: An overview of systematic reviews Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Lizhen Yi, Linxing Huang, Ruixue Chen, Sheng Zhan, Huiyuan Huang, Zenghui Yue
Background Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is the most common complication of stroke. Acupuncture is widely used in clinical practice for the treatment of PSS, and is therefore considered a common complementary treatment. Several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of PSS; however, the quality of evidence of these studies
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Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy and pet-robot interventions in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 David Villarreal-Zegarra, Teodoro Yllescas-Panta, Sofía Malaquias-Obregon, Andrea Dámaso-Román, Nikol Mayo-Puchoc
Background Systematic reviews suggest that animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and pet-robot interventions (PRI) achieve a reduction in mental health variables such as depressive symptoms. However, these systematic reviews include both randomised and non-randomised studies, which prevents an adequate assessment of the effect of confounding variables. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed
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Curcumin effects on glycaemic indices, lipid profile, blood pressure, inflammatory markers and anthropometric measurements of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Armin Ebrahimzadeh, Shokouh Mohseni, Mohammad Safargar, Abbas Mohtashamian, Sara Niknam, Mohammadreza Bakhoda, Sanaz Afshari, Amirhossein Jafari, Anahita Ebrahimzadeh, Sara Fooladshekan, Alireza Mohtashami, Gordon A. Ferns, Siavash Babajafari, Zahra Sohrabi
Objectives Curcumin has antioxidant properties and has been proposed as a potential treatment for NAFLD. The aim of current systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate previous findings for the effect of curcumin supplementation on glycaemic indices, lipid profile, blood pressure, inflammatory markers, and anthropometric measurements of NAFLD patients. Methods Relevant studies published up
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Effects of traditional Chinese exercises in fibromyalgia syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Hongshi Zhang, Xiaotu Zhang, Yidan Wang, Xuefeng Sun, Sixuan Li, Jindan Zhang, Jundong Jiao
Objectives To explore the efficacy and safety of five traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Methods The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, Cochrane, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP databases were comprehensively searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to TCEs published from inception until February 2023. Standardized mean differences
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Acupuncture for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Anxin Zhang, Zefeng Song, Anqi Di, Zelin Zhou, Liang Zheng, Lixing Zhuang
Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) of Parkinson's disease (PD) have received increasing attention, but effective treatment options remain limited. Acupuncture may have clinical benefits for NPSs in PD patients, but high-quality evidence supporting this possibility still needs to be discovered. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on NPSs in
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Exploring the Bob Ross effect: A psychophysiological investigation Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Elena Shostak, Farouq Yusuf, Noa Schabes, Brian Lora, Anna Churchill, Maleeha Farzansyed, Seraya Makle, Megan White, Lauren M. Greaves, Oliver E. Blum, Justin A. DeBlauw, Stephen J. Ives
Watching news broadcasts is known to elicit psychological stress. Conversely, the iconic painter Bob Ross (BR) has risen to pop culture status and amassed a following, as many find the messages and sounds of BR to be soothing and relaxing. Though, it has yet to be directly tested if such exposure can confer psychological or physiological benefit. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects
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Evidence of the interactions between immunosuppressive drugs used in autoimmune rheumatic diseases and Chinese herbal medicine: A scoping review Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Ting Hui Woon, Melissa Jia Hui Tan, Yu Heng Kwan, Warren Fong
Objectives Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been shown to be effective in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, but harmful herb-drug interactions might be inherent. We aim to review the evidence regarding herb-drug interactions between immunosuppressive drugs used in autoimmune rheumatic diseases and CHM. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE and CINAHL from inception till 30 April 2023 using keywords that
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Bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) for patients with solid tumors with no treatment options: A pilot clinical study Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Larissa Vieira de Queiroz, José Favoreto Neto, Fernando Luiz Affonso Fonseca, Carlos Cleomir Pinheiro, Auro del Giglio
Introduction Zerumbone is a natural compound found in bitter ginger plants (Zingiber zerumbet) that shows antiproliferative, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. We aimed to investigate the role of zerumbone in improving the quality of life and symptom control in cancer patients with no treatment options. Methods We conducted a pilot, non-randomized, single-center, open prospective
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Effectiveness of mind-body medicine for Hwa-Byung (a Korean cultural diagnosis of suppressed anger): A systematic review of interventional studies Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Chan-Young Kwon, Boram Lee
Objective This systematic review analysed the effectiveness of mind-body modalities (MBMs) in Hwa-byung (HB). Methods Ten electronic databases were searched. Intervention studies using MBMs for individuals with HB, published up to July 2023, were included. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane RoB and ROBINS-I tools. Meta-analysis of continuous variables
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What is the influence of policosanol supplementation on liver enzymes? A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Afsaneh Gholamrezayi, Mohammad Reza Amini, Niloufar Rasaei, Camellia Akhgarjand, Zahra Kalantar, Gholamreza Askari, Azita Hekmatdoost
Objective Policosanol is a mixture of long chain alcohols refined from sugar cane. Significant reductions in liver enzymes have been observed in some studies. However, the impact of policosanol on liver enzymes remained controversial. The current meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of policosanol supplementation on the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST). Methods
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The effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Zixin Zhang, Mahesh Pasapula, Zelu Wang, Kimberley Edwards, Alan Norrish
Objectives This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain (LBP). Methods Medline, Embase, Scopus and WANFANG databases were searched for relevant cupping RCTs on low back pain articles up to 2023. A complementary search was manually made on 27 September for update screening. Full-text English and Chinese articles on all ethnic adults with LBP of cupping management
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Chinese patent medicine as a complementary and alternative therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Hai-Zhu Zheng, Tian-Ying Chang, Bo Peng, Shi-Qi Ma, Zhen Zhong, Jia-Zhen Cao, Lin Yao, Meng-Yuan Li, Hong-Feng Wang, Xing Liao
Objective This scoping review aims to document Chinese Patent Medicines (CPMs) for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, explore whether CPMs can improve patients’ health outcomes, and set priorities in addressing research gaps in this area. Methods Following the framework of PRISMA-SCr, we proposed the research questions based on PICOS principle, and searched the CPMs for T2DM from three drug lists, followed
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The need for increasing pediatric obesity advocacy Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Eric M. Bomberg, Theodore K. Kyle, Fatima C. Stanford
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Self-stretching exercises with kinesio taping for management of chronic nonspecific neck pain in taxi drivers: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Jae-Jung Jeon, Sun-Hee Jeon, Keun-Jung Yang, Han Choi, Hwi-young Cho, Suk-Chan Hahm
Objectives Taxi drivers experience chronic neck pain owing to their posture while driving. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of self-stretching exercises with kinesio taping on pain, stress, pressure pain threshold (PPT), disability, cervical range of motion (CROM) in this population. Design A single-blind, randomized controlled trial Setting Forty-three taxi drivers with nonspecific
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Advances in acupuncture regulation on the autonomic nervous system from 2013 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis via citespace Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Li Yan-qiu, Yao Jun-peng, Yan Xiang-yun, Wang Wen, Zhang Yu-peng, Yuan Lu, Hou Yu-jun, Li Ying
Objective To understand research advances and frontiers of acupuncture regulation on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) over the past decade through a bibliometric analysis. Methods Publications related to acupuncture regulation on the ANS were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. CiteSpace software was used to analyze the datasets and generate knowledge maps. Results
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Incidence of nerve injury following acupuncture treatments in Taiwan Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Chia-Lin Lin, Andy Chern, Ming-Jen Wang, Shun-Ku Lin
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Thoughts on “The effect of recorded music on pain endurance (CRESCENDo) – A randomised controlled trial” Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Rauhaan Tahir, Sadeed Ahmed Choudhury, Rasi Mizori, Malik Takreem Ahmad
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The effects of pomegranate consumption on liver function enzymes in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Hossein Bahari, Hossein Rafiei, Kian Goudarzi, Kosar Omidian, Omid Asbaghi, Kosar Sadat Hosseini Kolbadi, Moslem Naderian, Ali Hosseini
Background We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all published clinical trial studies to provide a more accurate estimation of pomegranate effects on liver enzymes in different clinical conditions. Methods A systematic literature search was carried out using electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, up to March 2023 to identify eligible randomized clinical
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Research trends of acupuncture therapy on facial paralysis in a decade spanning 2013–2023: A bibliometric analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Danchun Lan, Cheng Huang, Na Yu, Jinxiong Lao, Ziyong Li
Objective This study aimed to employ bibliometric approaches to assess the worldwide scientific achievements in acupuncture for facial paralysis research from 2013 to 2023, and explore the hotspots and frontiers. Methods: Articles related to acupuncture facial paralysis were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). CiteSpace was utilized to examine journals, publication year, country
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Scientific knowledge graph and trend analysis of Tuina: A bibliometric analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Hui Xu, Zheng Wang, Zhen Wang, Hang Zhou, Wanyu Li, Juan Guo, Yuchen Xie, Yunfeng Zhou
Objectives Tuina is an effective complementary and alternative therapy. However, no bibliometric analysis has explored the global research status and emerging trends of tuina. Therefore, our study aimed to provide a perspective on the current state and frontier trends in the field. Design Bibliometric analysis Setting Tuina-related publications between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2022, were obtained
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Comparative efficacy of acupuncture-related interventions for tubal obstructive infertility: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Wenrui Huang, Jing Ling, Xingzi Fang, Xingyan Ou, XueLian Du
Background Tubal obstructive infertility (TOI) is a challenging condition affecting many women worldwide. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have emerged as potential therapeutic options for enhancing fertility outcomes in these patients. However, the evidence regarding their efficacy remains inconclusive, necessitating a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Method Computer searches were
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Obesity in Children and Youth: Public Health Emergency? or Opportunity for Research, Education, and Advocacy? Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Kathi J Kemper
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A dietary intervention for postmenopausal hot flashes: A potential role of gut microbiome. An exploratory analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Hana Kahleova, Danielle N. Holtz, Noah Strom, Alex La Reau, Sinjana Kolipaka, Natalie Schmidt, Ellen Hata, Tatiana Znayenko-Miller, Richard Holubkov, Neal D. Barnard
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Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in Homeopathy: Recommendations for summarising evidence from homeopathic intervention studies (Sum-HomIS recommendations) Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Katharina Gaertner, Susanne Ulbrich-Zürni, Stephan Baumgartner, Harald Walach, Michael Frass, Petra Weiermayer
Background Mainly due to the use of different inclusion criteria and quality assessments, systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) with homeopathic intervention studies (HOMIS) have shown inconsistent results. We aimed to build recommendations for “Summarizing evidence from Homeopathic Intervention Studies” (Sum-HomIS recommendations) in order to approach standardization. Methods Against the
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Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Boram Lee, Chan-Young Kwon, Ye-Seul Lee, Terje Alraek, Stephen Birch, Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Myeong Soo Lee
Objective Sham acupuncture has been used as a control in acupuncture efficacy trials. However, questions have been raised about whether it is a physiologically inert placebo. We aimed to understand global research trends and provide guidance for future research by conducting a bibliometric analysis of sham acupuncture studies. Methods Journal articles published to date related to sham acupuncture were
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EDITORIAL: Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Kamran Abbasia, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski, Gregory E. Erhabor
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Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for gastric ulcer: A modified Delphi consensus study Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Lu-qiang Sun, Fang-li Luo, Shuai Chen, Qian-hua Zheng, Lu Wang, Yu-jun Hou, Kai Wang, Jun-peng Yao, Xiang-yun Yan, Yun-zhou Shi, Ying Li
Background Acupuncture is often used as an adjunctive therapy for gastric ulcer (GU). However, there is still a lack of evidence on the appropriate and optimal interventions for acupuncture. This study aimed to optimize the acupuncture treatment of gastric ulcers based on expert consensus for guiding acupuncturists in clinical practice. Methods To conduct this study, research evidence was gathered
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Pain reduction, physical performance, and psychological status compared between Hatha yoga and stretching exercise to treat sedentary office workers with mild/moderate neck/shoulder pain: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 V. Kuptniratsaikul, C. Muaksorn, C. Koedwan, O. Suesuwan, A. Srisomnuek
Objective To investigate pain reduction, physical performance, and psychological status compared between Hatha yoga and stretching exercises. Design Randomized controlled non-inferiority trial Subjects 150 sedentary office workers with mild/moderate neck/shoulder pain. Interventions Participants received group Hatha yoga or stretching exercise once a week (30 min for 4 weeks), and were asked to practice
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The optimal exercise parameters of Tai Chi on the effect of glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus:A meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Haotian Zhao, Jin Teng, Ge Song, Xuancheng Fu, Xinliang Pan, Siqin Shen, Yi Yan, Chang Liu
Objectives To explore the optimal exercise parameters of Tai Chi for improving glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methods This meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the reporting guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Six databases were retrieved, with retrieval dates ranging from the establishment
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Bridging conventional medicine and traditional, complementary, and alternative approaches: Fostering collaborative attempts for a holistic healthcare system Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Ali H. Eid, Amirhossein Sahebkar
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Effects of Breathing Exercises on Low Back Pain in clinical: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Jiao Shi, Zhen Liu, Fanyuan Jin, Xiaodong Wang, Lijiang Lv
Objective This study aims to systematically evaluate the effect of breathing exercises on the low back pain (LBP). Methods The studies of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing the effect of breathing exercises on LBP were selected after strict screening from the establishment of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CBM, and CNKI databases until September 2022. The studies
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Effectiveness and safety of scalp acupuncture for treating migraine: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Che-Yeon Kim, Eui-Hyoung Hwang, In Heo, Sun-Young Park, Byung-Cheul Shin, Man-Suk Hwang
Objective Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological disorder affecting a significant proportion of the global population. Although medications are the primary treatment option, their efficacy remains unclear. Thus, alternative therapies such as scalp acupuncture have gained momentum; however, evidence for the effectiveness of scalp acupuncture remains insufficient. Therefore, this review provides
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Effects of acupuncture therapy in diabetic neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Xintong Li, Yang Liu, Zheng Jing, Baozhu Fan, Weimin Pan, Shigang Mao, Yabing Han
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving diabetic neuropathic pain and to establish a more reliable and efficient foundation for acupuncture practice in diabetes care. Methods The Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang database, Chongqing Weipu, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were all searched for a randomized controlled
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Changing roles of the corresponding author – consequences for the accessibility of medical information Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Olaf R. van Loon, A.J. (Tom) van Loon
It appears that ever more frequently the corresponding author of a multi-author manuscript is not what he/she was originally supposed to be: the most involved researcher with the best overview concerning the presented study. Numerous journals now use the term ‘corresponding author’, however, for the author who acts as a kind of secretary for the submitted manuscript, irrespective of his/her expertise
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A future with sustainable healthcare requires fundamental medical rethinking – Comment on the editorial by Kathi Kemper Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 O.R. van Loon, A.J. (Tom) van Loon
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Acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) for pediatric anorexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Yuecai Chen, TingTing Lun, Li Li, Jin Yu, Meng Xiang
Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture at Sifeng for pediatric anorexia. Methods The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture at Sifeng for pediatric anorexia from their beginning to October 2022 were looked up in the seven databases. The Cochrane risk of bias evaluation tool was applied to the risk of bias analysis of the included studies
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Effect of Zuo's warming Yang acupuncture therapy combined with lifestyle interventions on prediabetes: A randomized controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Yang Li, Kehang Xie, Xuanli Zeng, Lu Ding, Yuting Wang, Liming Lu, Changbo Zuo
Background Acupuncture has promising effects on diabetes, but there is limited evidence on prediabetes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect and safety of Zuo's warming Yang acupuncture therapy on prediabetic patients. Methods Fifty five individuals with prediabetes were recruited for the study. Participants in the non-acupuncture group received a 12-week lifestyle intervention, while
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Patient–doctor interactions around alternative and complementary medicine in the context of oncology care in a Latin American country Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Pilar García-Padilla, Dennys García-Padilla, Maria Fernanda Ramírez-Castro, Paula Pulido-Rincón, Raúl Murillo
Objective To characterize doctor-patient communication patterns around the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in the context of oncology care in Colombia. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using snowball sampling until data saturation was reached. We included oncology specialists and cancer patients who were in active treatment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted following
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Research trends of acupuncture therapy on postoperative nausea and vomiting from 2011 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Qian Li, Qiang Ren, Qin Luo, Xin Yu, Ming Chen, Yuheng Wen, Liuyang Huang, Mingsheng Sun, Shuguang Yu, Sha Yang
Background The utilization of acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention for the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting has experienced a notable increase in its popularity, and the purpose of this analysis is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the level of concern within the academic discipline and the main contributors and their partnership, as well as to identify research focal
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Trends and hotspots of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2022 Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Yuhuai Guo, Shuo Cai, Jian Deng, Jianuo Li, Libo Qiu, Qi Sun, Yang Cui, Lei Li, Le Yu, Hongna Yin, Zhongren Sun, Liandong Zuo
Objective The study aims to investigate and visualize the hotspots of acupuncture for Allergic rhinitis (AR) over the past two decades and pinpoint future trends in this field. Method We conducted a systematic search of English-language articles or reviews on acupuncture for AR in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2002 to 2022. Using Citespace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix, we analyzed and visualized
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Effects of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Lijiang Luan, Mengda Zhu, Roger Adams, Jeremy Witchalls, Adrian Pranata, Jia Han
Objective Acupuncture or similar needling therapy has long been used to improve well-being, but its effectiveness in management of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is unclear. To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with CAI. Methods Nine databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science
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The effect of pelvic floor muscle training and perineal massage in late pregnancy on postpartum pelvic floor function in nulliparas: A randomised controlled clinical trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 RuiJu He, XiaoXiao Wang, SongWen Nian, XiaoQing Wang, Lei Zhang, Ye Lu
Objective To evaluate the effects of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and perineal massage during late pregnancy on postpartum pelvic floor function in nulliparas. Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting The Peking University First Hospital, a teaching hospital in China. Participants Two-hundred nulliparas were included. Interventions Nulliparas were randomised into four groups in a 1:1:1:1
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Effects of Press Needling combined with general anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection for lung cancer: A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Yueyi Jiang, Lei Wu, Yue Wang, Jing Tan, Li Wang, Jiaqin Cai, Yihu Zhou, Guowei Sun, Zhenghuan Song, Lianbing Gu
Objectives To investigate the effects of press needle therapy on postoperative analgesia and other relevant complications in patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary resection. Design randomized, single-blind, controlled trial Setting Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities. Interventions Eighty-six patients were randomized into: the Acu group (press-needle group) and the control group Main
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The effect of Royal jelly on liver enzymes and glycemic indices: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Hossein Bahari, Shaghayegh Taheri, Mohammad Rashidmayvan, Sanaz Jamshidi, Mostafa Shahraki Jazinaki, Naseh Pahlavani
Background Royal jelly (RJ) may contribute to glycemic control and liver function through various mechanisms. The present study aimed to quantify the effect of RJ supplementation on these outcomes. Methods A literature search of Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed/Medline, was conducted for RCTs investigating the efficacy of RJ on plasma liver enzymes and glycemic indices. Weighted mean differences
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Relieving psychological stress and improving sleep quality by bergamot essential oil use before bedtime and upon awakening: A randomized crossover trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Nobuyuki Wakui, Chikako Togawa, Kotoha Ichikawa, Raini Matsuoka, Mai Watanabe, Aika Okami, Shunsuke Shirozu, Miho Yamamura, Yoshiaki Machida
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic increased psychological stress and decreased sleep quality, especially among young people. Aromatherapy alleviates psychological stress, and bergamot essential oil helps improve depression. This study aimed to verify whether bergamot essential oil use alleviates psychological stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and improves sleep quality and morning wakefulness. Design
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Impact of a spiritual care program on the sleep quality and spiritual health of Muslim stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Vahid Yousofvand, Mohammad Torabi, Khodayar Oshvandi, Saeid Kazemi, Salman Khazaei, Mojtaba Khazaei, Azim Azizi
Objectives Stroke patients often experience poor sleep quality and spiritual health due to complications and limitations. In this situation, implementing spiritual care may reduce these problems. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of a spiritual care program on sleep quality and spiritual health of Muslim stroke patients. Methods This was a two-group randomized clinical trial conducted
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The ethics of yoga in (mental) healthcare: Beyond the traditional Eightfold path Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Nina K. Vollbehr, Andreas T. Schmidt, Agna A. Bartels-Velthuis, Brian D. Ostafin, H.J. Rogier Hoenders
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Effects of Tai chi in knee osteoarthritis patients: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Naijin Zhang, Huaixing Cui, Hongyu Li, Yuhang Yang, Zhuo Gao, Xianyue Zeng, Xuan Sun, Huaien Bu, Hongwu Wang
Objective Tai Chi (TC) is a complementary therapy for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Although systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (Mas) of efficacy studies have been published, the results remain uncertain, and their quality has not yet been fully evaluated. Here, we summarize the existing SRs/Mas, evaluate their quality and level of evidence, and provide a reference for the effectiveness of TC
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Efficacy of scalp acupuncture combined with conventional therapy in the intervention of post-stroke depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Dayuan Zhong, Hui Cheng, Zhenghua Pan, Xueming Ou, Pingwen Liu, Xiangbo Kong, Deliang Liu, Jiaqi Chen, Jiarong Li
Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common complication following a stroke, significantly impacting patients' quality of life and mental well-being. Currently, two primary approaches are employed to treat PSD: drug therapy and non-drug therapy. Among these, acupuncture, specifically scalp acupuncture (SA), has gained attention due to its cost-effectiveness and broad social benefits. SA is
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Tai Chi as a complementary exercise for pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomised controlled trial Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Wei Liu, Xue-Mei Liu, Ya-Ling Huang, Peng-Ming Yu, Xia-Wei Zhang, Chen Zhao, Bing Mao, Jie Min, Hong-Li Jiang
Objectives With the characteristics of mindfulness and breathing techniques, Tai Chi has been recommended with therapeutic values in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, its strengths as a complementary exercise for conventional pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) remain unclear. Design and setting This single-blinded randomised controlled trial recruited patients with mild to severe stable
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Acupuncture and moxibustion for diminished ovarian reserve: A scoping review Complement Ther. Med. (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Yuyou Xie, Wenying Shi, Yan Tan, Mulin Yao, Meiwang Qing, Xun Luo, Wei Zhang
Objective Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) refers to the decreased number and quality of oocytes in the ovary. Acupuncture and moxibustion has a certain effect on DOR; however, the number of studies and reports of research evidence are limited. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of the clinical research status of acupuncture and moxibustion for treating patients with DOR. Method PubMed, Cochrane