Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Papers
(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Medicine is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Letter to Editor on "A randomized, controlled, blinded, parallel-group, clinical trial to study the role of Ayurcov (AyurCoro3), a one-day regimen as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 disease managemen103
Food as medicine: Health professionals promoting victory gardens in light of climate crisis85
Evidence mapping and quality assessment of systematic reviews on exercise intervention for Alzheimer’s disease73
Editorial Special issue “sleep”54
Changing roles of the corresponding author – Consequences for the accessibility of medical information50
Effects of Mawangdui exercise intervention on the pulmonary function, physical fitness and quality of life in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomised controlled trial46
Dietary protein intake and prostate cancer risk in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies42
Curcumin as adjuvant treatment in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis36
Systematic review and meta-analyses on the effects of whole-body vibration on bone health36
Efficacy of melatonin as adjunctive therapy for sepsis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials36
The efficacy of high- and low-dose curcumin in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis33
Pilot study of telehealth delivery of horticultural therapy (TeleHT) as an acceptable intervention and in reducing suicide risk factors in veterans32
A cross-sectional survey of self-medication with Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment and prevention of COVID-1932
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis32
Motor learning-based clinical pilates training for the Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation @Parkinsonpilates: A parallel group, randomised controlled trial with 3-month follow-up31
Phytotherapy in paediatric skin disorders – A systematic literature review31
Letter to the Editor in response to the August 6, 2022, Editorial by Kathi J Kemper - Food as medicine: Health professionals promoting victory gardens in light of climate crisis30
Effects of acupoint application therapy combined with chinese herbal medicine on perimenopausal syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails29
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in Homeopathy: Recommendations for summarising evidence from homeopathic intervention studies (Sum-HomIS recommendations)29
Comparative efficacy of seven Chinese patent medicines for early diabetic kidney disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis28
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation to prevent dizziness after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: A randomized controlled trial28
A dietary intervention for postmenopausal hot flashes: A potential role of gut microbiome. An exploratory analysis27
A naturopathic treatment approach for mild and moderate COVID-19: A retrospective chart review27
Treatment of infant colic with craniosacral therapy. A randomized controlled trial25
Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis25
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis25
Clinical evidence for acupuncture for adult asthma: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised sham/placebo-controlled trials24
Bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) for patients with solid tumors with no treatment options: A pilot clinical study24
Effects of Press Needling combined with general anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection for lung cancer: A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial23
Virtual reality intervention as a support method during wound care and rehabilitation after burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
Editorial: Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency22
Academic-industry partnership advancing cannabis science: A Complementary Care Practice-Based Research Network22
Yoga in women with abdominal obesity – Do lifestyle factors mediate the effect? Secondary analysis of a RCT22
Interventions used in control group against cupping therapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis22
Folate as adjunct therapy to SSRI/SNRI for major depressive disorder: Systematic review & meta-analysis21
Pediatric Tuina for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials21
TikTok browsing for anxiety relief in the preoperative period: A randomized clinical trial20
A systematic review of the effect of lavender on cancer complications20
Acupuncture improves neurological function and anti-inflammatory effect in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial20
The effect of music therapy on anxiety and pain in patients undergoing prostate biopsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis20
Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for gastric ulcer: A modified Delphi consensus study20
Perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine use by cancer patients in a regional hospital in North Queensland, Australia18
Acupuncture-related therapy for cancer-related insomnia: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis18
Rest is essential for effective therapies, and so it is for preparing a manuscript17
Letter to Editor on “The efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise as complementary therapy for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controll17
The efficacy of acupuncture for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses17
Reporting quality of acupuncture overviews: A methodological investigation based on the PRIOR statement17
The impact of aromatherapy with Citrus bergamia- Lavandula angustifolia essential oil and/or mindfulness-based therapy on postmenopausal health: A factorial randomized controlled trial17
Acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) for pediatric anorexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Effect of shenmai injection on anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Trends and characteristics of Tai Chi and Qi Gong use among U.S. adults: Results from the 2007–2017 National Health Interview Survey16
Research on effectiveness and safety of herbal compounds and dietary supplements16
Assessment of anti-inflammatory efficacy of acupuncture in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Vitamin D deficiency is Associated with Increased Risk of Delirium and Mortality among Critically Ill, Elderly Covid-19 Patients15
Music therapy in hemodialysis patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis15
Effects of health qigong on sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials15
Effects of chromium supplementation on blood pressure, body mass index, liver function enzymes and malondialdehyde in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis15
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia: Bayesian meta-analysis14
Association of autonomic function and brain activity with personality traits by paced breathing and su-soku practice: A three-way crossover study14
Expert consensus-based clinical recommendation for an integrative anthroposophic treatment of acute bronchitis in children: A Delphi survey14
Aromatherapy blend of thyme, orange, clove bud, and frankincense boosts energy levels in post-COVID-19 female patients: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial14
The effect of prenatal music therapy on fetal and neonatal status: A systematic review and meta-analysis13
Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial13
The effects of jujube (Ziziphus jujube) on metabolic and mental health outcomes in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial13
Chamomile: A systematic review of adverse events13
Effect of music intervention on dental anxiety and fear: A bibliometric analysis of RCTs from 2004 to 202413
Acupuncture and moxibustion for endometriosis: A systematic review and analysis13
Patient–doctor interactions around alternative and complementary medicine in the context of oncology care in a Latin American country13
Effects of acupuncture on the signs and symptoms of people with rheumatic diseases: A scoping review13
Effect of a polyphenol-rich dietary supplement containing Pinus massoniana bark extract on blood pressure in healthy adults: A parallel, randomized placebo-controlled trial12
Response to Letter to Editor on “Tuina versus physiotherapy or a combination of both for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial”12
A systematic review and meta-analysis of almond effect on C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in adults12
Evidence-based traditional medicine for transforming global health and well-being12
Heart rate variability biofeedback in chronic disease management: A systematic review12
A pilot observational study of recreational trail riding for Veterans with addictive disorders12
Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults11
Letter to the editor regarding “Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation to prevent dizziness after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: A randomized controlled trial” by Yuantao Ho11
Baduanjin exercise for patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Letter to the Editor on “Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis”11
A feasibility study on indoor therapeutic horticulture to alleviate sleep and anxiety problems: The impact of plants and activity choice on its therapeutic effect11
Anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol in patients with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials11
A replication study of a psychotherapy incorporating horses resiliency intervention for healthcare workers11
Oral probiotic supplementation to alleviate diarrhea induced by fluoropyrimidines or irinotecan-based chemotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Cannabis use among patients with cutaneous lymphoma: A cross-sectional survey11
Self-stretching exercises with kinesio taping for management of chronic nonspecific neck pain in taxi drivers: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial11
The effect of pelvic floor muscle training and perineal massage in late pregnancy on postpartum pelvic floor function in nulliparas: A randomised controlled clinical trial11
Relieving psychological stress and improving sleep quality by bergamot essential oil use before bedtime and upon awakening: A randomized crossover trial10
Pediatrics massage evidence map10
Retention, adherence, and acceptability testing of a digital health intervention in a 3-group randomized controlled trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain10
Slow breathing for reducing stress: The effect of extending exhale10
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 trial10
Acupuncture for the treatment of childhood anorexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis10
Development and validation of Yoga Module for Anger Management in adolescents10
Complementary medicine use in US adults with hypertension: A nationally representative survey10
Integrative medicine use in patients with cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma: A cross-sectional survey study9
Approach to patient with cough by American and Chinese respiratory specialist9
Current status of neuroimaging research on the effects of acupuncture: a bibliometric and visual analyses9
Corrigendum to “Reasons for complementary therapy use by cancer patients, information sources and communication with health professionals” [Complement Ther Med 44 (2019) 157–161]9
Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa L.) on cardiometabolic indices in type 2 diabetic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs9
Influence of referent selection on balance in action observation: A randomized controlled trial9
Effectiveness and safety of acupoint embedding therapy for treating intractable facial paralysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
The effectiveness of high-dose intravenous vitamin C for patients with coronavirus disease 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
Administration of dietary antioxidants for patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials8
Traditional chinese medicine injections with activating blood circulation, equivalent effect of anticoagulation or antiplatelet, for acute myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis 8
Patients Receiving Integrative Medicine Effectiveness Registry (PRIMIER) of the BraveNet practice-based research network: Outcomes of the PRIMIER cohort8
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials8
The beneficial effect of tart cherry on plasma levels of inflammatory mediators (not recovery after exercise): A systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials8
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-analysis8
Thanks to the 2022 CTIM Peer Reviewers for Another Outstanding Year8
Effects of almond intake on oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials8
Exploring the Bob Ross effect: A psychophysiological investigation8
Electromyography-biofeedback for chronic low back pain: A qualitative cohort study8
Efficacy of probiotic supplements on Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
Do ginger footbaths improve symptoms of insomnia more than footbaths with warm water only? – A randomized controlled study8
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