OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis	44
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis	35
Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness	31
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children	29
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	29
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial	29
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey	28
Efficacy of Chinese patent medicine for primary osteoporosis: A network meta-analysis	28
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis	28
Effect of Healing Meditation on stress and eating behavior in overweight and obese women: A randomized clinical trial	28
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials	27
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial	26
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants	25
Home-based exercise training influences gut bacterial levels in multiple sclerosis	25
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
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial	23
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis	21
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome	20
Self-Care for Family Carers: Can the Alexander Technique help?	19
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder	19
The effects of auricular acupressure on the sleep of the elderly using polysomnography, actigraphy and blood test: Randomized, single-blind, sham control	19
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery	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	18
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial	18
Can binaural beats facilitate autonomic recovery following exposure to an acute stressor?	18

The effects of mindfulness stress reduction program on postmenopausal women's menopausal complaints and their life quality	18
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial	17
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals	17
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain	17
Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing	17
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series	17
Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shoulder pain in computer users	16
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis	16
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings	16
The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Guilu Erxian Jiao in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Is meeting 24-hour movement guidelines lowering the odds of depressive symptoms? Results of a large-scale survey based on U.S. adolescents	16
Can the sleep quality of patients with chronic neck pain be improved by muscle energy techniques combined with Swedish massage?	16
Editorial Board	16
Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis	15
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review	15
Biofeedback therapeutic effects on blood pressure levels in hypertensive individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths	15
Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial	15
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review	15
Effects of Curcuma as an adjunct therapy on periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials	15
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults	14
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial	14
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis	14
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain	14
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Efficacy of Plantago major seed in management of ulcerative colitis symptoms: A randomized, placebo controlled, clinical trial	14
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
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey	13
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?	13
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review	13
Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades	13
Feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online expressive writing intervention for COVID-19 resilience	13
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure	13
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care	13
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series	12
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version	12
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review	12
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial	12
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	12
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review	12
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression： A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives	12

Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial	12
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey	11
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis	11
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	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
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
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department	11
The guidelines and policies that influence the conduct of Animal-Assisted Activities in Residential Aged-Care Facilities: A systematic integrative review	11
The impact of yoga on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among third trimester pregnants	11
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain	11
Editorial Board	11
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis	11
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression	11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK	10
Critical evaluation of reporting quality of network meta-analyses assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture	10
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance	10
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis	10
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain	10
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty	10
Midwives knowledge and education/training in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey	10
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning	10
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report	10
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis	10
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing	10
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression	10
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
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report	10
Editorial Board	10
Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood	9
A qualitative investigation of activity measurement and change following a mind-body activity program for chronic pain	9
Frequency of Vigorous physical activity and sleep difficulty in adolescents: A multiply-country cross-sectional study	9
Editorial Board	9
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives	9
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey	9
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo	9
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis	9
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students	9
A narrative review of clinical studies of herbal treatment of difficult to manage asthma	9
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives	9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions	8
Mindfulness in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: An integrative review	8
Breast cancer survivors' physical activity, psychosocial beliefs, daily trip behaviors, and subjective well-being: A descriptive study	8
Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou on upper-limb function and balance in stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
The effect of progressive relaxation exercises on treatment-related symptoms and self-efficacy in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy	8
Manipulative and body-based methods in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson’s disease. A Greek pilot study	8
Effective interventions to reduce burnout in nurses: A meta-analysis	8
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	8
Can an online expressive writing program support people with inflammatory bowel disease? A feasibility randomised controlled trial	8
Editorial Board	8
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome	8
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments	8
Auricular acupuncture in TMD — A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial	8
Additional health education and nutrition management cause more weight loss than concurrent training in overweight young females	8
Exercise intensity of real-time remotely delivered yoga via videoconferencing: Comparison with in-person yoga	8
Acupuncture treatment for post-stroke insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8