Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children	48
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis	41
Associations between attitudes and beliefs about the role of nutrition and diet quality with pain interference and physical function	41
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial	40
Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness	36
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis	35
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey	33
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	32
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial	26
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	25
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis	25
Anti-inflammatory-antioxidant modifications and synbiotics improved health-related conditions in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial	25
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery	25
Challenges in conducting a feasibility randomized controlled trial of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis pain in Australia	24
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants	24
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial	24
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome	23
Evaluation of the efficacy of laser acupuncture on uremic pruritus: A double-blind randomized clinical trial	23
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial	23
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder	23
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings	22
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis	22
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial	21
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Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial	20

Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing	20
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain	20
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials	20
Is meeting 24-h movement guidelines lowering the odds of depressive symptoms? Results of a large-scale survey based on U.S. adolescents	20
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series	20
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial	19
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals	19
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths	19
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Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis	19
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review	19
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review	18
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review	18
Efficacy of a self-heating Chinese medicine hot pack for postpartum urinary retention	17
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial	17
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults	17
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Exploring psychosocial outcomes of fly-fishing retreats for cancer survivors: A qualitative study	17
Yoga as a treatment for vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis	17
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain	17
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey	16
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives	16
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care	16
The practitioner research and collaboration Initiative (PRACI): Updated characteristics of the world's largest complementary medicine practice-based research network	15
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?	15
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	15
Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial	15
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series	15
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial	15
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review	14
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review	14
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure	14
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression： A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing	13
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department	13
A qualitative study of Naturopaths and Herbalists’ experiences of the 2022 Northern New South Wales and Southeast Queensland flood events	13
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain	13
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis	13
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis	13
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The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version	13
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Implementation considerations of aquatic therapy post-stroke: A qualitative study from Ontario, Canada	12
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK	12
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty	12
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain	12
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression	12
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning	12
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression	12
Chinese patent medicine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	11
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis	11
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis	11
A constructivist grounded theory exploration of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professional students	11
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance	11
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students	11
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report	11
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome	10
Breast cancer survivors' physical activity, psychosocial beliefs, daily trip behaviors, and subjective well-being: A descriptive study	10
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives	10
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives	10
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Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood	10
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey	10
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A systematic review	10
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments	10
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis	10
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo	9
Effective interventions to reduce burnout in nurses: A meta-analysis	9
Exercise intensity of real-time remotely delivered yoga via videoconferencing: Comparison with in-person yoga	9
Can an online expressive writing program support people with inflammatory bowel disease? A feasibility randomised controlled trial	9
Exploring the therapeutic opportunities, challenges and psychological mechanisms of integrating dogs into psychological therapies with adults	9
Perceptions of complementary health approaches: A cross-sectional comparison of clinical practice and research only trainees	9
Frequency of Vigorous physical activity and sleep difficulty in adolescents: A multiply-country cross-sectional study	9
Auricular acupuncture in TMD — A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial	9
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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
Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on venous thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The effects of water-based exercise on body composition: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Mindfulness in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: An integrative review	9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions	9
Manipulative and body-based methods in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	9
Additional health education and nutrition management cause more weight loss than concurrent training in overweight young females	9
Movement behaviours and eating habits in children: a cross-sectional study	9
Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou on upper-limb function and balance in stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Is mindfulness one-size-fits-all?: Consulting community members and stakeholders to adapt mindfulness for communities with low-income and economic marginalization	8
Changes in body awareness in yoga interventions: A systematic review	8
Mat Pilates and belly dance: Effects on patient-reported outcomes among breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and adherence to exercise	8
A study on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the quality of life in patients with sleep disorders	8
Japanese midwives' education, and use of complementary therapies in practice: A qualitative study	8
The experience of yoga for persons with complex interpersonal trauma: A phenomenological approach	8
Use of herbal medicines for the management of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies	8
Combinations of physical activity, screen time and sleep, and their association with subjective wellbeing in children	8
Diagnosing autism severity associated with physical fitness and gray matter volume in children with autism spectrum disorder: Explainable machine learning method	8
Can mat Pilates improve quality of life components in breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy? A randomized controlled trial	8
Rosemary as an adjunctive treatment in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial	8
Demystifying hypnosis: Unravelling facts, exploring the historical roots of myths, and discerning what is hypnosis	8
Reply to the letter sent by Ceballos-Laitaa et al	8
Children’s interaction with a dog when having Animal Assisted Activity in paediatric hospital care	8
Are herbal medicines alone or in combination for diabetic peripheral neuropathy more effective than methylcobalamin alone? A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Prevalence and correlates of meeting 24-hour movement behavior guidelines among 8523 youth prescribed eyeglasses/contact lenses	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
Grape seed extract in combination with deferasirox ameliorates iron overload, oxidative stress, inflammation, and liver dysfunction in beta thalassemia children	7
Effects of mental practice on pain, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain: A systematic review	7
The effects of aromatherapy massage given to patients after colorectal cancer surgery on symptom management: A randomized controlled study	7
Efficacy and safety of Buyang-Huanwu-Tang (Boyang-Hwano-Tang) in patients with vascular dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Effect of music therapy on older adults with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Effect of dry-needling and exercise treatment on myofascial trigger point: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	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
Effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention on Fear of Cancer Recurrence and quality of life among Chinese breast cancer survivors	6
Effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Comparison of dry needling and self-stretching in muscle extensibility, pain, stiffness, and physical function in hip osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	6
Massage therapy for hospital-based nurses: A proof-of-concept study	6
Effect of auricular acupressure on postpartum blues: A randomized sham controlled trial	6
Electroacupuncture for urinary retention after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Effectiveness of trunk exercises for improving balance and trunk control among patients with stroke in Bangladesh	6
Optimizing lifestyle behaviors to support healthy body-mind	6
Auriculotherapy for people with sleep disorders: A systematic review	6
Acupuncture in treating obesity combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials	6
Efficacy of different probiotic regimens for allergic rhinitis: A network meta-analysis	6
‘Excellent for mind, body and spirit’: Participant, facilitator, and community stakeholder experiences of Music and Movement for Health	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	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
Effect of progressive muscle relaxation as an add-on to pulmonary telerehabilitation in discharged patients with COVID-19: A randomised controlled trial	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
Veterans’ experiences with mindfulness-based eating: A mixed methods study on MB-SAVOR	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
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Virtual adjunctive gut-directed hypnotherapy for people with Crohn's disease: A randomized controlled pilot and feasibility trial	5
Effects of personalized music listening on post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	5
Effects of combined auricular pressure bean and group guidance on sleep disorders in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis	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
Human physiological responses to different types of human-dog interactions: A randomised crossover study	5
Psychological responses of medical staff during COVID-19 and the adjustment effect of brief mindfulness meditation	5
Retrospective evaluation of the Complementary Health and Wellbeing (CHW) service delivered at the Christie NHS trust UK.	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
Effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on stress, anxiety, and childbirth fear in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19	5
Effects of baduanjin exercise on blood glucose, depression and anxiety among patients with type II diabetes and emotional disorders: A meta-analysis	5
Prospective feasibility study of a mindfulness-based program for breast cancer patients in the southeastern US	5
A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial of dance practice for functionality in autistic children and adolescent with all levels of need support	4
Caregiver delivered massage therapy options in inpatient palliative care: A mixed methods exploratory study	4
Home-based exercise in dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Yoga as an adjunct treatment for the eating disorders: A qualitive enquiry of clinician perspectives	4
A pilot observational study of a psychotherapy incorporating equines resiliency intervention for staff at a large medical center	4
Mindfulness group intervention improved self-compassion and resilience of children from single-parent families in Tibetan areas	4
Practitioner characteristics of osteopaths who treat pregnant women and children: An Australasian perspective from two practice-based research networks	4
Effect of manual soft tissue therapy on the pain in patients with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Comparison of the effects of acupotomy and acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Mapping the research using 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis	4
Pilot study evaluating a 12-h mindfulness-based curriculum for OB/GYN residents	4
One size may not fit all: A mapping review of yoga-based interventions for the treatment of eating disorders	4
Optimal exercise dosage and type for improving post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Effects of sodium bicarbonate bath on the quality of sleep: An assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled, pilot clinical 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
Impact of Pilates training on lower limb joint muscle strength in unilateral transtibial amputees: a single-cohort pre-post- intervention study	4
Effects of auricular acupressure on depression in stroke patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	4
Mechanisms of sustained mindfulness practice in stroke survivors: A critical realist secondary analysis of the HEADS: UP intervention	4
Remotely supervised home-based online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia: Feasibility study	4
Perceptions of the effects of recorded hypnosis and relaxation interventions for cancer survivors with chronic pain	4
Patient-centered approach to evaluating the role of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain	4
Systematic review of yoga for symptom management during conventional treatment of breast cancer patients	4
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing craniotomy: A randomized controlled trial	4
Binaural beats reduce feeling of pain and discomfort during colonoscopy procedure in not-sedated patients: A randomized control trial	4
The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial	4
‘Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action’	4
Effects of lavender essential oil inhalation aromatherapy on depression and sleep quality in stroke patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	4
Clinical application of mindfulness in end-of-life care from the perspective of palliative care professionals: A phenomenological study	4
Evidence of religious/spiritual singing and movement in mental health: A systematic review	4
Participants experiences regarding the use of acupuncture as a treatment modality: A qualitative systematic review	4