Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness	36
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials	35
Effect of Healing Meditation on stress and eating behavior in overweight and obese women: A randomized clinical trial	33
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial	32
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial	32
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children	32
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey	32
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis	32
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis	31
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis	28
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	28
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants	27
Challenges in conducting a feasibility randomized controlled trial of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis pain in Australia	27
Efficacy and safety of olive leaf extract (Olea europaea L.) for glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (ESOLED): A pilot randomised controlled trial	24
The effects of mindfulness stress reduction program on postmenopausal women's menopausal complaints and their life quality	22
The effects of auricular acupressure on the sleep of the elderly using polysomnography, actigraphy and blood test: Randomized, single-blind, sham control	21
Can binaural beats facilitate autonomic recovery following exposure to an acute stressor?	21
Self-Care for Family Carers: Can the Alexander Technique help?	20
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis	20
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery	20
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial	19
Anti-inflammatory-antioxidant modifications and synbiotics improved health-related conditions in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial	19
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome	19
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial	18
Home-based exercise training influences gut bacterial levels in multiple sclerosis	18

“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain	18
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder	18
Is meeting 24-h movement guidelines lowering the odds of depressive symptoms? Results of a large-scale survey based on U.S. adolescents	18
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series	17
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings	17
The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Guilu Erxian Jiao in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials	17
Editorial Board	17
Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shoulder pain in computer users	17
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial	16
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review	16
Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing	16
Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial	16
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals	16
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis	16
Feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online expressive writing intervention for COVID-19 resilience	15
Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis	15
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	15
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial	15
Effects of Curcuma as an adjunct therapy on periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain	15
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review	15
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths	15
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial	14
Yoga as a treatment for vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults	14
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey	14
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review	14
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis	14
Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial	13
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure	13
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives	13
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series	13
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care	13
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
The effectiveness and safety of Jihwang-eumja (Dihuang Yizi) compared to Western medications in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review	13
The practitioner research and collaboration Initiative (PRACI): Updated characteristics of the world's largest complementary medicine practice-based research network	13
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?	13
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression： A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review	12
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department	12
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis	12
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial	12
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis	12
Critical evaluation of reporting quality of network meta-analyses assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture	12

Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades	12
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression	12
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	11
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey	11
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression	11
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey	11
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain	11
Editorial Board	11
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty	11
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing	11
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version	11
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Editorial Board	11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK	11
A constructivist grounded theory exploration of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professional students	10
Corrigendum to “Effect of expressıve touchıng on labour paın and maternal satısfactıon: A randomized controlled trial” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 34(2019), 268–274]	10
Editorial Board	10
Midwives knowledge and education/training in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey	10
Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood	10
Implementation considerations of aquatic therapy post-stroke: A qualitative study from Ontario, Canada	10
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning	10
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain	10
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance	10
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey	10
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis	10
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis	10
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report	10
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report	10
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students	10
Editorial Board	10
Mindfulness in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: An integrative review	9
Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson’s disease. A Greek pilot study	9
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis	9
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome	9
Auricular acupuncture in TMD — A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial	9
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A systematic review	9
Frequency of Vigorous physical activity and sleep difficulty in adolescents: A multiply-country cross-sectional study	9
Effective interventions to reduce burnout in nurses: A meta-analysis	9
The effects of a web-based 24-hour movement behavior lifestyle education program on mental health and psychological well-being in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized contro	9
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives	9
Breast cancer survivors' physical activity, psychosocial beliefs, daily trip behaviors, and subjective well-being: A descriptive study	9
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo	9
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments	9
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Exercise intensity of real-time remotely delivered yoga via videoconferencing: Comparison with in-person yoga	9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions	9
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives	9
Movement behaviours and eating habits in children: a cross-sectional study	8
Editorial Board	8
Manipulative and body-based methods in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
Combinations of physical activity, screen time and sleep, and their association with subjective wellbeing in children	8
Is mindfulness one-size-fits-all?: Consulting community members and stakeholders to adapt mindfulness for communities with low-income and economic marginalization	8
Perspectives on facility dogs from pediatric hospital personnel: A qualitative content analysis of patient, family, and staff outcomes	8
Exploring the therapeutic opportunities, challenges and psychological mechanisms of integrating dogs into psychological therapies with adults	8
Perceptions of complementary health approaches: A cross-sectional comparison of clinical practice and research only trainees	8
Can an online expressive writing program support people with inflammatory bowel disease? A feasibility randomised controlled trial	8
Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou on upper-limb function and balance in stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
The effects of water-based exercise on body composition: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on venous thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Pediatric healthcare professionals’ perceptions, knowledge, and use of essential oils	8
Rosemary as an adjunctive treatment in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial	8
Additional health education and nutrition management cause more weight loss than concurrent training in overweight young females	8
The effect of progressive relaxation exercises on treatment-related symptoms and self-efficacy in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy	8
Effectiveness of the Online Daily Diary (ONDIARY) program on family caregivers of advanced cancer patients: A home-based palliative care trial	8
The experience of yoga for persons with complex interpersonal trauma: A phenomenological approach	8
Demystifying hypnosis: Unravelling facts, exploring the historical roots of myths, and discerning what is hypnosis	8
Application areas and effects of aquatic therapy WATSU – A survey among practitioners	8
Japanese midwives' education, and use of complementary therapies in practice: A qualitative study	7
Optimizing lifestyle behaviors to support healthy body-mind	7
The effects of aromatherapy massage given to patients after colorectal cancer surgery on symptom management: A randomized controlled study	7
Can mat Pilates improve quality of life components in breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy? A randomized controlled trial	7
Use of herbal medicines for the management of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies	7
How does yoga practice and therapy yield psychological benefits? A review and model of transdiagnostic processes	7
Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density of middle-aged and elderly people–A systematic review and network meta-analysis	7
Are herbal medicines alone or in combination for diabetic peripheral neuropathy more effective than methylcobalamin alone? A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Efficacy of massage therapy in improving outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Efficacy and safety of Buyang-Huanwu-Tang (Boyang-Hwano-Tang) in patients with vascular dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
A study on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the quality of life in patients with sleep disorders	7

Chinese herbal medicine for symptoms of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Grape seed extract in combination with deferasirox ameliorates iron overload, oxidative stress, inflammation, and liver dysfunction in beta thalassemia children	7
Children’s interaction with a dog when having Animal Assisted Activity in paediatric hospital care	7
Diagnosing autism severity associated with physical fitness and gray matter volume in children with autism spectrum disorder: Explainable machine learning method	7
Auriculotherapy for people with sleep disorders: A systematic review	7
Effects of pomegranate supplement on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in menopausal women: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial	7
Changes in body awareness in yoga interventions: A systematic review	7
Mat Pilates and belly dance: Effects on patient-reported outcomes among breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and adherence to exercise	7
Acute effects of acupuncture in balance and gait of Parkinson disease patients – A preliminary study	7
Reply to the letter sent by Ceballos-Laitaa et al	7
Effectiveness of myofascial release on pain, sleep, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review	6
‘Excellent for mind, body and spirit’: Participant, facilitator, and community stakeholder experiences of Music and Movement for Health	6
Efficacy of different probiotic regimens for allergic rhinitis: A network meta-analysis	6
Electroacupuncture for urinary retention after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Thread embedding acupuncture for herniated intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine: A multicenter, randomized, patient-assessor-blinded, controlled, parallel, clinical trial	6
Effects of mental practice on pain, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain: A systematic review	6
Hypnosis for depression: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials with meta-analysis	6
Effects of mindfulness yoga during pregnancy on psychological and pregnancy outcomes in multiparous women of advanced maternal age	6
Effect of auricular acupressure on postpartum blues: A randomized sham controlled trial	6
Acupuncture in treating obesity combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials	6
Massage therapy for hospital-based nurses: A proof-of-concept study	6
Effect of music therapy on older adults with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Prevalence and correlates of meeting 24-hour movement behavior guidelines among 8523 youth prescribed eyeglasses/contact lenses	6
Editorial Board	6
The effect of nigella sativa supplementation on cardiometabolic outcomes in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	6
Effect of dry-needling and exercise treatment on myofascial trigger point: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	6
Editorial Board	5
Efficacy and optimal acupoints of auricular acupressure for treating prediabetes: a meta-analysis and data mining	5
Validity and reliability of the physical activity and social support scale among Chinese established adults	5
Comparison of music medicine intervention and visual imagery techniques and conventional treatment alone on preoperative anxiety among children undergoing surgery – A Randomized Control Trial	5
Anti-inflammatory effect of exercise training through reducing inflammasome activation-related inflammatory cytokine levels in overweight/obese populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Effect of the labour roadmap on anxiety, labour pain, sense of control, and gestational outcomes in primiparas	5
The efficacy of bloodletting therapy in patients with acute gouty arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Retrospective evaluation of the Complementary Health and Wellbeing (CHW) service delivered at the Christie NHS trust UK.	5
Effects of personalized music listening on post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	5
Development and validation of 20-min yoga module for reducing burnout among healthcare worker(s)	5
Virtual adjunctive gut-directed hypnotherapy for people with Crohn's disease: A randomized controlled pilot and feasibility trial	5
Effectiveness of hypnosis for pain and health-related quality-of-life among people with hemophilia: Three-month outcomes of a randomized controlled pilot trial	5
Psychological responses of medical staff during COVID-19 and the adjustment effect of brief mindfulness meditation	5
Effect of progressive muscle relaxation as an add-on to pulmonary telerehabilitation in discharged patients with COVID-19: A randomised controlled trial	5
Effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention on Fear of Cancer Recurrence and quality of life among Chinese breast cancer survivors	5
Effects of combined auricular pressure bean and group guidance on sleep disorders in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis	5
Effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on stress, anxiety, and childbirth fear in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19	5
Prospective feasibility study of a mindfulness-based program for breast cancer patients in the southeastern US	5
Effects of baduanjin exercise on blood glucose, depression and anxiety among patients with type II diabetes and emotional disorders: A meta-analysis	5
Effects of Zataria multiflora mouthwash and chlorhexidine compared to chlorhexidine alone on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients admitted to intensive care units	5
Efficacy of a standardized herbal product from Pistacia atlantica subsp. Kurdica in type 2 diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial	5
Comparison of dry needling and self-stretching in muscle extensibility, pain, stiffness, and physical function in hip osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	5
Yoga as an adjunct treatment for the eating disorders: A qualitive enquiry of clinician perspectives	4
Systematic review of yoga for symptom management during conventional treatment of breast cancer patients	4
Caregiver delivered massage therapy options in inpatient palliative care: A mixed methods exploratory study	4
Effects of sodium bicarbonate bath on the quality of sleep: An assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled, pilot clinical trial	4
Remotely supervised home-based online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia: Feasibility study	4
Mapping the research using 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis	4
Effects of mind-body practice on arterial stiffness, central hemodynamic parameters and cardiac autonomic function of college students	4
The prevalence and characteristics of yoga or meditation users in Iceland: Results of a national health survey	4
Pilot study evaluating a 12-h mindfulness-based curriculum for OB/GYN residents	4
Labour induction massage: A thematic content analysis of Australian massage therapists’ website pages	4
Home-based exercise in dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Human physiological responses to different types of human-dog interactions: A randomised crossover study	4
Veterans’ experiences with mindfulness-based eating: A mixed methods study on MB-SAVOR	4
The effect of Swedish massage on pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
Participants experiences regarding the use of acupuncture as a treatment modality: A qualitative systematic review	4
Effectiveness and safety of kamikihito, a traditional Japanese medicine, in managing anxiety among female patients with intractable chronic constipation	4
A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial of dance practice for functionality in autistic children and adolescent with all levels of need support	4
Patient-centered approach to evaluating the role of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain	4
One size may not fit all: A mapping review of yoga-based interventions for the treatment of eating disorders	4
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing craniotomy: A randomized controlled trial	4
Medicines for the new coronavirus in the view of Classical Systemic Homeopathy	4
The effect of vernix caseosa in preventing nipple problems among early postpartum women: A randomized-controlled single-blind clinical trial☆	4
Perceptions of the effects of recorded hypnosis and relaxation interventions for cancer survivors with chronic pain	4
Comparison of the effects of acupotomy and acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
A pilot observational study of a psychotherapy incorporating equines resiliency intervention for staff at a large medical center	4
The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial	4
Comparison of the effect of online physical exercise and computerized cognitive stimulation in patients with Alzheimer's disease during the Covid-19 pandemic	4