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301 Carin-Levy, G.; Kendall, M.; Young, A.; Mead, G.
The psychosocial effects of exercise and relaxation classes for persons surviving a stroke
Can J Occup Ther, 2009, 76(2), 73-80
Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Stroke
302 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
303 Taehan, Y.; Jungsuk, Y.; Hwiyong, L.; Beomyong, S.; Lakhyung, K.; Jungdu, R.; Jinchul, S.; Sungtaek, L.
Comparing the effects of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa, wild ginseng and Astragali radix pharmacopuncture with heart rate variability (HRV)
A randomized, sham-controlled and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2009, 2(3), 239-247
Acupuncture, Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Pharmacopuncture, Panax
304 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Dark chocolate or tomato extract for prehypertension
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 22; (1-12)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Theobroma cacao
305 Toro-Velasco, C.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.; Cleland, J.A.; Barrero-Hernádez, F.J.
Short-term effects of manual therapy on heart rate variability, mood state, and pressure pain sensitivity in patients with chronic tension-type headache
A pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2009, 32(7), 527-535
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Vegetative nervous system
306 Kouidi, E.J.; Grekas, D.M.; Deligiannis, A.P.
Effects of exercise training on noninvasive cardiac measures in patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Kidney Dis, 2009, 54(3), 511-521
Exercise therapy, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Sudden cardiac death, Randomized trial
307 Asbury, E.A.; Kanji, N.; Ernst, E.; Barbir, M.; Collins, P.
Autogenic training to manage symptomology in women with chest pain and normal coronary arteries
Menopause, 2009, 16(1), 60-65
Angina pectoris, Anxiety, Autogenic training, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
308 Nidich, S.I.; Rainforth, M.V.; Haaga, D.A.; Hagelin, J.; Salerno, J.W.; Travis, F.; Tanner, M.; Gaylord-King, C.; Grosswald, S.; Schneider, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial on effects of the transcendental meditation programme on blood pressure, psychological distress, and coping in young adults
Am J Hypertens, 2009, 22(12), 1326-1331
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Transzendentale Meditation
309 Davidson, M.H.; Maki, K.C.; Dicklin, M.R.; Feinstein, S.B.; Witchger, M.; Bell, M.; McGuire, D.K.; Provost, J.C.; Liker, H.; Aviram, M.
Effects of consumption of pomegranate juice on carotid intima-media thickness in men and women at moderate risk of coronary heart disease
Am J Cardiol, 2009, 104(7), 936-942
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate
310 Kong, K.H.; Wee, S.K.; Ng, C.Y.; Chua, K.; Chan, K.F.; Venketasubramanian, N.; Chen, C.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized phase II pilot study to investigate the potential efficacy of the traditional Chinese medicine Neuroaid (MLC 601) in enhancing recovery after stroke (TIERS)
Cerebrovasc Dis, 2009, 28(5), 514-521
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
311 Chou, P.C.; Chu, H.Y.; Lin, J.G.
Effects of electroacupuncture treatment on impaired cognition and quality of life in Taiwanese stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1067-1073
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
312 Schandry, R.; Peres, I.; Braun, U.; Mauz, M.
The effect of a phytopharmacon containing D-Camphor on blood pressure and mental functions in elderly, normotensive women
A randomized placebo controlled double blind design study
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(Suppl.1 Kongressband), S30 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Camphora, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
313 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.; Li, L.S.W.
Acupuncture of motor-implicated acupoints on subacute stroke patients
An fMRI evaluation study
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 233-241
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
314 Werner, N.S.; Duschek, S.; Schandry, R.
D-camphor-crataegus berry extract combination increases blood pressure and cognitive functioning in the elderly
A randomized, placebo controlled double blind study
Phytomed, 2009, 16(12), 1077-1082
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
315 Cysarz, D.; Schürholz, T.; Bettermann, H.; Kümmell, H.C.
Evaluation of modulations in heart rate variability caused by a composition of herbal extracts
Arzneim Forsch, 2000, 50(5), 420-424
Cardiodoron, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
316 Lee, S.Y.; Baek, Y.H.; Park, S.U.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Kim, Y.S.; Jung, W.S.
Intradermal acupuncture on shen-men and nei-kuan acupoints improves insomnia in stroke patients by reducing the sympathetic nervouos acitvity
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(6), 1013-1021
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
317 Rainer, K.
Complementary therapeutic effects of definite alternating electromagnetic fields upon local regulating mechnism of microcirculation
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 186-187 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stress
318 Pullen, P.R.; Thompson, W.R.; Benardot, D.; Brandon, L.J.; Mehta, P.K.; Rifai, L.; Vadnais, D.S.; Parrott, J.M.; Khan, B.V.
The benefits of yoga for African American heart failure patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2010, 42(4), 651-657
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
319 Walker, E.M.; Rodriguez, A.I.; Kohn, B.; Ball, R.M.; Pegg, J.; Pocock, J.R.; Nunez, R.; Peterson, E.; Jakary, S.; Levine, R.A.
Acupuncture versus Venlafaxine for the management of vasomotor symptoms in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
A randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(4), 634-40
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
320 Armstrong, D.G.
Manuka honey improved wound healing in patients with sloughy venous leg ulcers
Evid Based Med, 2009, 14(5), 148
Apitherapy, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Veins, Manuka honey
321 Gethin, G.; Cowman, S.
Manuka honey vs. hydrogel
A prospective, open label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial to compare desloughing efficacy and healing outcomes in venous ulcers
J Clin Nurs, 2009, 18(3), 466-474
Apitherapy, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Veins, Manuka honey
322 Gethin, G.; Cowman, S.
Bacteriological changes in sloughy venous leg ulcers treated with manuka honey or hydrogel
An RCT
J Wound Care, 2008, 17(6), 241-247
Apitherapy, Gangrene, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Vein disorders, Manuka honey
323 Jull, A.; Walker, N.; Parag, V.; Molan, P.; Rodgers, A.
Randomized clinical trial of honey-impregnated dressings for venous leg ulcers
Brit J Surg, 2008, 95(2), 175-182
Apitherapy, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Veins, Manuka honey
324 Zick, S.M.; Vautaw, B.M.; Gillespie, B.; Aaronson, K.D.
Hawthorn Extract Randomized Blinded Chronic Heart Failure (HERB CHF) trial
Eur J Heart Fail, 2009, 11(10), 990-999
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
325 Cade, W.T.; Reeds, D.N.; Mondy, K.E.; Overton, E.T.; Grassino, J.; Tucker, S.; Bopp, C.; Laciny, E.; Hubert, S.; Lassa-Claxton, S.; Yarasheski, K.E.
Yoga lifestyle intervention reduces blood pressure in HIV-infected adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors
HIV Med, 2010, 11(6), 379-388
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
326 White, A.; Ernst, E.
The effect of auricular acupuncture on the pulse rate
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 86-88
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
327 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
328 Binic, I.; Jankovic, A.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects of herbal therapy on venous leg ulcer
Pilot study
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 277-282
Fitoven, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
329 Allison, T.G.
Cardiovascular responses in a whirlpool bath at 40°C versus user-controlled water temperatures
Mayo Clin Proc, 1998, 73, 210-215
Andrology, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Vegetative nervous system
330 Budoff, M.J.; Ahmadi, N.; Gul, K.M.; Liu, S.T.; Flores, F.R.; Tiano, J.; Takasu, J.; Miller, E.; Tsimikas, S.
Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis
A randomized clinical trial
Prev Med, 2009, 49(2-3), 101-107
Allium, Allium sativum, Antioxidants, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins
331 Jacob, E.M.; Volger, E.
Blood pressure lowering by hydrotherapy
A randomised controlled trial in mild to moderate hypertension
Phys Med Rehab Kuror, 2009, 19(3), 162-188
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
332 Sobenin, I.A.; Andrianova, I.V.; Fomchenkov, I.V.; Gorchakova, T.V.
Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension
Hypertens Res, 2009, 32, 433-437
Allium, Allium sativum, Andrology, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
333 Ditto, B.; Eclache, M.; Goldman, N.
Short-term autonomic and cardiovascular effects of mindfulness body scan meditation
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32(3), 227-234
Mindfulness meditation, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
334 Albert, N.M.; Gillinov, A.M.; Lytle, B.W.; Feng, J.; Cwynar, R.; Blackstone, E.H.
A randomized trial of massage therapy after heart surgery
Heart Lung, 2009, 38(6), 480-490
Anxiety, Surgery, Depression, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
335 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
336 Ma, Y.; Yanchou, V.; Millet, J.; Dutta, S.; Doughty, K.; Treu, J.A.; Katz, D.L.
Effects of walnut consumption on endothelial function in type 2 diabetic subjects
A randomized controlled crossover trial
Diabetes Care, 2010, 33(2), 227-232
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
337 Telles, S.; Singh, N.; Joshi, M.; Balkrishna, A.
Post traumatic stress symptoms and heart rate variability in Bihar flood survivors following yoga
A randomized controlled study
BMC Psychiatry, 2010, 20(1), 18; (1-10)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Trauma, Yoga
338 McFadden, K.L.; Hernandez, T.D.
Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(1), 42-48
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
339 Paul, A.
Lebensstilveränderungen bei Herzkrankheiten
Eine Interventionsstudie
2010, 1-206 (Dissertation)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
340 Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Sundt, T.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Bauer, B.A.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 92-95
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
341 Boutouyrie, P.; Corvisier, R.; Ong, K.T.; Vulser, C.; Lassalle, C.; Azizi, M.; Laloux, B.; Laurent, S.
Acute and chronic effects of acupuncture on radial artery
A randomized double blind study in migraine
Artery Res, 2010, 4(1), 7-14
Acupuncture, Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
342 Paul, A.
Lebensstilveränderungen bei Herzkrankheiten
Eine Interventionsstudie
2010, 1-206 (Dissertation)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
343 Cornu, C.; Joseph, P., Gaillard, S.; Bauer, C.; Vedrinne, C.; Bissery, A.; Melot, G.; Bossard, N.; Belon, P.; Lehot, J.J.
No effect of a homoeopathic combination of Arnica montana and Bryonia alba on bleeding, inflammation, and ischaemia after aortic valve surgery
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2010, 69(2), 136-142
Arnica, Arteries, Blood/Lymphatic system, Bryonia, Surgery, Inflammation, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
344 Tan Garcia, J.; Gonzaga, F.; Tan, D.; Ng, T.Y.; Oei, P.L.; Chan, C.W.
Use of a multibotanical (Nutrafem) for the relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Menopause, 2010, 17(2), 303-308
Eucommia ulmoides, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nutrafem, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vigna, Vigna radiata
345 Kadoglou, N.P.E.; Iliadis, F.; Sailer, N.; Athanasiadou, Z.; Vitta, I.; Kapelouzou, A.; Karayannacos, P.E.; Liapis, C.D.; Alevizos, M.; Angelopoulou, N.; Vrabas, I.S.
Exercise training ameliorates the effects of rosiglitzone on traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metabolism Clin Exp, 2010, 59, 599-607
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
346 Geller, S.E.; Shulman, L.P.; Breemen, R.B. van; Banuvar, S.; Zhou, Y.; Epstein, G.; Hedayat, S.; Nikolic, D.; Krause, E.C.; Piersen, C.E.; Bolton, J.L.; Pauli, G.F.; Farnsworth, N.R.
Safety and efficacy of black cohosh and red clover for the management of vasomotor symptoms
A randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2009, 16(6), 1156-1166
Black cohosh, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
347 Sabaté, J.; Oda, K.; Ros, E.
Nut consumption and blood lipid levels
A pooled analysis of 25 intervention trials
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(9), 821-827
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
348 Li, H.; Liu, H.T.; Zhao, W.M.; Liu, J.G.; Yao, M.J.; Han, Y.X.; Shen, Y.P.; Liu, X.D.; Liu, L.; Wang, X.M.; Cai, L.L.; Guan, J.
Traditional Chinese versus integrative treatment in elderly patients with isolated systolic hypertension
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2010, 8(5), 410-416
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Jiangya, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
349 Kim, L.-W.; Zhu, J.
Acupuncture for essential hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2010, 16(2), 18-29
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
350 Venzke, L.; Calvert, J F. Jr.; Gilbertson, B.
A randomized trial of acupuncture for vasomotor symptoms in post-menopausal women
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 59-66
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
351 Chiummariello, S.; De Gado, F.; Monarca, C.; Ruggiero, M.; Carlesimo, B.; Scuderi, N.; Alfano, C.
Studio multicentrico su un preparato topico ad azione linfodrenante nel trattamento dell'ulcera flebostatica degli arti inferiori
G Chir, 2009, 30(11-12), 497-501
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Idrastin, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
352 Kristen, A.V.; Schuhmacher, B.; Strych, K.; Lossnitzer, D.; Friederich, H.C.; Hilbel, T.; Haass, M.; Katus, H.A.; Schneider, A.; Streitberger, K.M.; Backs, J.
Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance of patients with heart failure
A placebo-controlled pilot study
Heart, 2010, 96(17), 1396-1400
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
353
Effects of homocysteine-lowering with folic acid plus vitamin B12 vs placebo on mortality and major morbidity in myocardial infarction survivors
JAMA, 2010, 303(24), 2486-2494
Cyanocobalamin, Nutrition/diet, folic acid, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
354 Seely, D.; Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Fritz, H.; Zhou, Q.; Herrington, C.; Aberdour, S.; Bradley, R.; Herman, P.; Bernhardt, B.; Guyatt, G.
Naturopathic treatment for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Results from a whole system randomized pragmatic trial
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 7 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial
355 Cysarz, D.; Minnerop, A.; Trapp, B.; Edelhäuser, F.
Mind-body therapy (eurythmy therapy) imposes oscillations on cardiorespiratory interaction
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 8 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Anthroposophic medicine, Eurythmy, Experiment, Healthy probands, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
356 Herman, P.; Szcurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Seely, D.
Naturopathic Treatment for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Cost-Effectiveness
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 11 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
357 Kapil, V.; Milsom, A.B.; Okorie, M.; Maleki-Toyserkani, S.; Akram, F.; Rehman, F.; Arghandwani, S.; Pearl, V.; Benjamin, N.; Loukogeorgakis, S.; MacAllister, R.; Hobbs, A.J.; Webb, A.J.; Ahluwalia, A.
Inorganic nitrate supplementation lowers blood pressure in humans
Role for nitrite-derived NO
Hypertension, 2010, 56(2), 274-281
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial
358 Lee, Y.H.; Lee, B.K.; Choi, Y.J.; Yoon, I.K.; Chang, B.C.; Gwak, H.S.
Interaction between warfarin and Korean red ginseng in patients with cardiac valve replacement
Int J Cardiol, 2010, 145(2), 275-276
Heart valve defect, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
359 McKay, D.L.; Chen, C.Y.; Saltzman, E.; Blumberg, J.B.
Hibius sabdariffa L. tea (tisane) lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults
J Nutr, 2010, 140(2), 298-303
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
360 Jonsdottir, J.; Cattaneo, D.; Recalcati, M.; Regola, A.; Rabuffetti, M.; Ferrarin, M.; Casiraghi, A.
Task-oriented biofeedback to improve gait in individuals with chronic stroke
Motor learning approach
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2010, 24(5), 478-485
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke
361 Yates, R.G.; Lamping, D.L.; Abram, N.L.; Wright, C.
Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety
A randomized, controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1988, 11(6), 484-488
Anxiety, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
362 Pintov, S.
Comprehensive Lifestyle Modification Approach to Lower Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Results from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 52-53 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
363 Day, A.L.; Gillan, L.; Francis, L.; Kelloway, E.K.; Natarajan, M.
Massage therapy in the workplace
Reducing employee strain and blood pressure
G Ital Med Lav Ergon, 2009, 31(3 Suppl.B), B25-B30
Occupational health, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
364 Mabborang, E.P.; Yuchongco, L.N.
International clinical study of Power QuickZap and Powertube QuickZap (TENS) as a new mode of therapy in hypertension and diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
o.J., 1-27 (Manuskript)
High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
365 Park, J.M.; Shin, A.S.; Park, S.U.; Sohn, I.S.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.
The acute effect of acupuncture on endothelial dysfunction in patients with hypertension
A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 883-888
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
366 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Gordon, N.S.; Goolkasian, P.
Effects of brief and sham mindfulness meditation on mood and cardiovascular variables
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 867-873
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
367 Mehlsen, J.; Drabaek, H.; Petersen, J.R.; Winther, K.
Der Effekt einer tibetischen Kräutermischung (Padma 28) auf die Gehstrecke bei stabiler Claudicatio intermittens
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1995, 2(5), 240-245
Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
368 Sallon, S.; Beer, G.; Rosenfeld, J.; Anner, H.; Volcoff, D.; Ginsberg, G.; Paltiel, O.; Berlatzky, Y.
The efficacy of PADMA 28, a herbal preparation, in the treatment of intermittent claudication
A controlled double-blind pilot study with objective assessment of chronic occlusive arterial disease patients
J Vasc Invest, 1998, 4(3), 129-136
Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
369 Cesarone, M.R.; Belcaro, G.; Rohdewald, P.; Pellegrini, L.; Ledda, A.; Vinciguerra, G.; Ricci, A.; Ippolito, E.; Fano, F.; Dugall, M.; Cacchio, M.; Di Renzo A.; Hosoi, M.; Stuard, S.; Corsi, M.
Improvement of signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency and microangiopathy with Pycnogenol
A prospective, controlled study
Phytomed, 2010, 17(11), 835-839
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pycnogenol, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
370 Drabaek, H.; Mehlsen, J.; Himmelstrup, H.; Winther, K.
A botanical compound, PADMA28, increases walking distance in stable intermittent claudication
Angiology, 1993, 44(11), 863-867
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
371 Takayama, S.; Seki, T.; Watanabe, M.; Takashima, S.; Sugita, N.; Konno, S.; Iwasaki, K.; Yambe, T.; Yoshizawa, M.; Nitta, S.; Maruyama, S.; Yaegashi, N.
The effect of warming of the abdomen and of herbal medicine on superior mesenteric artery blood flow
A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(4), 195-201
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
372 Clarke, R.; Halsey, J.; Lewington, S.; Lonn, E.; Armitage, J.; Manson, J.E.; Bonaa, K.H.; Spence, J.D.; Nygard, O.; Jamison, R.; Gaziano, J.M.; Guarino, P.; Bennett, D.; Mir, F.; Peto, R.; Collins, R.
Effects of lowering homocysteine levels with B Vitamins on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cause-specific mortality
Meta-analysis of 8 randomized trials involving 37485 individuals
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(18), 1622-1631
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
373 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
374 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Lavori, P.W.; Shamayeva, G.
Implementation of an iron reduction protocol in patients with peripheral vascular disease
VA cooperative study no. 410: the Iron (Fe) and Atherosclerosis Study (FeAST)
Am Heart J, 2004, 148(3), 386-392
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
375 Drieling, R.L.; Gardner, C.D.; Ma, J.; Ahn, D.K.; Stafford, R.S.
No beneficial effects of pine bark extract on cardiovascular disease risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(17), 1541-1547
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
376 Benner, S.; Benner, K.
Verbesserung der Leistungsfähigkeit durch Akupunktur im Ausdauersport
Sportverletz Sportschaden, 2010, 24(3), 140-143
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
377 Lee, H.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Chen, C.C.; Cho, D.Y.; Cheng, K.F.; Lin, P.H.
A pilot study in acute subarachnoid haemorrhagic patients after aneurysm clipping with complementary therapies of Chinese medicine
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(5), 191-198
Aneurysm, Brain, Haemorrhage, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
378 Kowey, P.
Efficacy and safety of prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2010, 304(21), 2363-2372
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
379 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension
A randomised controlled trial
Maturitas, 2010, 67(2), 144-150
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
380 Jankovic, A.; Binic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.
Can you combine herbal therapy with physical agents in the treatment of venous leg ulcers?
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects: A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(5), 266-269
Fitoven, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
381 Zhang, H.T.; Jia, Z.H.; Zhang, J.; Yi, Z.K.; Yang, W.X.; Tian, Y.Q.; Jia, X.; Li, W.; Wu, Y.L.; Yang, Y.J.
No-reflow protection and long-term efficacy for acute myocardial infarction with Tongxinluo
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trial (ENLEAT Trial)
Chin Med J, 2010, 123(20), 2858-2864
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
382 Dohadwala, M.M.; Hamburg, N.M.; Holbrook, M.; Kim, B.H.; Duess, M.A.; Levit, A.; Titas, M.; Chung, W.B.; Vincent, F.B.; Caiano, T.L.; Frame, A.A.; Keaney, J.F. jr.; Vita, J.A.
Effects of Concord grape juice on ambulatory blood pressure in prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 92(5), 1052-1059
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
383 Wien, M.; Bleich, D.; Raghuwanshi, M.; Gould-Forgerite, S.; Gomes, J.; Monahan-Couch, L.; Oda, K.
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 189-197
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
384 Rhee, M.Y.; Kim, Y.S.; Bae, J.H.; Nah, D.Y.; Kim, Y.K.; Lee, M.M.; Kim, H.Y.
Effect of Korean red ginseng on arterial stiffness in subjects with hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 45-49
Arteries, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
385 Banerjee, P.; Maity, S.; Das, T.; Mazumder, S.
A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a polyherbal formulation in geriatric age group
A physe IV clinical report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 134(2), 429-433
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
386 Hwang, D.S.; Kim, H.K.; Seo, J.C.; Shin, I.H.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, Y.S.
Sympathomodulatory effects of Saam acupuncture on heart rate variability in night-shift-working nurses
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19 (suppl. 1), S33-S40
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Vegetative nervous system
387 Schandry, R.
Die Wirkung eines D-Campher- und Crataegushaltigen Phytopharmakons auf Blutdruck und Kognition bei älteren normotonen Frauen
ZAEN Magazin, 2010, 2010(5), 14-17
Camphora, Crataegus, Brain, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
388 Bolland, M.J.; Avenell, A.; Baron, J.A.; Grey, A.; MacLennan, G.S.; Gamble, G.D.; Reid, I.R.
Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2010, 341, c3691; (1-9)
Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation
389 Chang, C.S.; Ko, C.W.; Lien, H.C.; Chou, M.C.
Effect of electroacupuncture on St. 36 (Zusanli) and Li. 10 (Shousanli) acupuncture points on heart rate variability
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(2), 231-239
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
390 Arai, Y.C.P.; Ushida, T.; Matsubara, T.; Shimo, K.; Ito, H.; Sato, Y.; Wakao, Y.; Komatsu, T.
The influence of acupressure at extra 1 acupuncture point on the spectral entropy of the EEG and the LF/HF ratio of heart rate variability
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 503698; (1-6)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
391 Sentandreu Manó, T.; Salom Terrádez, J.R.; Tomás, J.M.; Meléndez Moral, J.C.; Fuente Fernández, T. de la; José, C.C.
Electroestimulación en el tratamiento de la mano hemipléjica espástica después de un ictus
Estudio aleatorizado
Med Clin, 2011, 137(7), 297-301
Electrotherapy, Geriatrics, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
392 Cohen, D.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Rothman, R.L.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Volger, S.; Mayor, C.; Szapary, P.O.; Townsend, R.R.
Iyengar yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 546428; (1-8)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
393 Brindle, R.C.; Conklin, S.M.
Daytime sleep accelerates cardiovascular recovery after psychological stress
Int J Behav Med, 2012, 19(1), 111-114
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
394 Susalit, E.; Agus, N.; Effendi, I.; Tjandrawinata, R.R.; Nofiarny, D.; Perrinjaquet-Moccetti, T.; Verbruggen, M.
Olive (Olea europaea) leaf extract effective in patients with stage-1 hypertension
Comparison with Captopril
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 251-258
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Olea
395 Du, H.Y.; Newton, P.J.; Zecchin, R.; Denniss, R.; Salamonson, Y.; Everett, B.; Currow, D.C.; Macdonald, P.S.; Davidson, P.M.
An intervention to promote physical activity and self-management in people with stable chronic heart failure
The home-heart-walk study: study-protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 63; (1-6)
Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
396 Zou, J.G.; Zhang, J.; Jia, Z.H.; Cao, K.J.
Evaluation of the traditional Chinese medicine Shensongyangxin capsule on treating premature ventricular contractions
A randomized, double-blind, controlled multicenter trial
Chin Med J, 2011, 124(1), 76-83
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shensongyangxin, Traditional Chinese medicine
397 Rosenfeldt, F.; Braun, L.; Spitzer, O.; Bradley, S.; Shepherd, J.; Bailey, M.; Merwe, J. van der; Leong, J.Y.; Esmore, D.
Physical conditioning and mental stress reduction
A randomised trial in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 20; (1-7)
Exercise therapy, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
398 Yang, Q.Y.; Sun, H.R.
Clinical effect of Astragalus granule of different dosages on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(2), 146-149
Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
399 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lorenzo-Moreno, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, B.; Granados-Gámez, G.; Quesada-Rubio, J.M.
Connective tissue reflex massage for type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 804321; (1-12)
Occlusive arterial disease, Connective tissue massage, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
400 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Chiavaroli, L.; Wong, J.M.W.; Kendall, C.; Lewis, G.F.; Vidgen, E.; Connelly, P.W.; Leiter, L.A.; Josse, R.G.; Lamarche, B.
Adding monounsaturated fatty acids to a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods in hypercholesterolemia
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(18), 1961-1967
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases