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101 Bell, I.R.; Lewis, D.A.; Brooks, A.J.; Schwartz, G.E.; Lewis, S.E.; Walsh, B.T.; Baldwin, C.M.
Improved clinical status in fibromyalgia patiens treated with individualized homeopathic remedies versus placebo
Rheumatol, 2004, 43, 577-582 (Internet)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
102 Frerick, H.; Keitel, W.; Kuhn, U.; Schmidt, S.; Bredehorst, A.; Kuhlmann, M.
Topical treatment of chronic low back pain with capsicum plaster
Pain, 2003, 106, 59-64
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
103 Yeung, C.K.N.; Leung, M.C.P.; Chow, D.H.K.
The use of electro-acupuncture in conjunction with exercise for the treatment of chronic low back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9, 479-490
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Edwards, J.; Knowles, N.
Superficial dry needling and active stretching in the treatment of myofascial pain
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2003, 21, 80-86
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified), Stretching
105 Gerard, S.; Smith, B.H.; Simpson, J.A.
A randomized controlled trial of spiritual healing in restricted neck movement
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(4), 467-477
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healing, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck, Randomized trial
106 Geldschläger, S.
Osteopathische versus orthopädische Behandlung der chronischen Epicondylopathia humeri radialis
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Untersuchung
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2004, 11(2), 93-97
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
107 Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Mansmann, U; Knauer, C.; Krämer, J.; Scharf, H.-P.; Victor, N.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic pain caused by gonarthrosis
A study protocol of an ongoing multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4(6), 1-7 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 Wigler, I.; Grotto, I.; Caspi, D.; Yaron, M.
The effects of Zintona EC (a ginger extract) on symptomatic gonarthritis
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2003, 11, 783-789
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
109 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Hopwood, V.; Prescott, P.
The placebo needle, is it a valid and convincing placebo for use in acupuncture trials?
A randomised, single blind, crossover pilot trial
Pain, 2003, 106, 401-409
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.M.
The effectiveness of relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for non-specific low back pain in Hong Kong
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 28-37
Acupressure, Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Low back pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 MacPherson, H.; Thorpe, L.; Thomas, K.; Campbell, M.
Acupuncture for low back pain
Traditional diagnosis and treatment of 148 patients in a clinical trial
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 38-44
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Shea, B.; Wells, G.; Cranney, A.; Zytaruk, N.; Robinson, V.; Griffith, L.; Hamel, C.; Ortiz, Z.; Peterson, J.; Adachi, J.; Tugwell, P.; Guyatt, G.
Calcium supplementation on bone loss in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3, 1-30 (Internet)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Osteoporosis, Prevention, Systematic review
113 Rein, E.; Kharazmi, A.; Winther, K.
A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis
A double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized trial
Phytomed, 2004, 11(5), 383-391
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
114 Brien, S.; Lachance, L.; Lewith, G.T.
Are the therapeutic effects of homeopathy attributed to the consultation, the homeopathic remedy, or both?
A protocol for a future exploratory feasibility trial in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(3), 499-502 (Studienprotokoll)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Research, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Modelling, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Theory, Review (CR)
115 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Deyo, R.A.; Shekelle, P.G.
A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain
Ann Intern Med, 2003, 138(11), 898-906
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
116 Bell, I.R.; Lewis, D.A. II; Lewis, S.E.; Schwartz, G.E.; Brooks, A.J.; Scott, A.; Baldwin, C.M.
EEG alpha sensitization in individualized homeopathic treatment of fibromyalgia
Int J Neurosci, 2004, 114(9), 1195-1220
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
117 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.W.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis - an open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22, 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
118 Atkinson, C.; Compston, J.E.; Day, N.E.; Dowsett, M.; Bingham, S.A.
The effects of phytoestrogen isoflavones on bone density in women
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 79, 326-333
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
119 Koll, R.; Buhr, M.; Dieter, R.; Papst, H.; Predel, H.-G.; Petrowicz, O.; Gianetti, B.; Klingenburg, S.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy and tolerance of a comfrey root extract (Extr. Rad. Symphyti) in the treatment of ankle distorsions
Results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Phytomed, 2004, 11(6), 470-477
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
120 Stener-Victorin, E.; Kruse-Smidje, C.; Jung, K.
Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(3), 179-185
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Biegert, C.; Wagner, I.; Lüdtke, R.; Kötter, I.; Heide, L.; Lohmüller, C.; Günaydin, I.; Taxis, K.
Efficacy and Safety of Willow Bark Extract in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results of 2 Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trials
J Rheumatol, 2004, 31(11), 21-30
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea
122 Walker-Bone, K.
Natural remedies in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Drugs & Aging, 2003, 20(7), 517-526
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
123 Arjmandi, B.H.; Khalil, D.A.; Lucas, E.A.; Smith, B.J.; Sinichi, N.; Hodges, S.B.; Juma, S.; Munson, M.E.; Payton, M.E.; Tivis, R.D.; Svanborg, A.
Soy protein may alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 567-575
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
124 Berman, B.M.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Lee, W.L.; Gilpin, A.M.K.; Hochberg, M.C.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in Osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 901-910
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
125 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Prescott, P.; Conway, J.
Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 911-919
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
126 Harlow, T.; Greaves, C.; White, A.; Brown, L.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of magnetic bracelets for relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
BMJ, 2004, 329, 1450-1454 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
127 Chrubasik, S.; Künzel, O.; Thanner, J.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.
A 1-year follow-up after a pilot study with Doloteffin for low back pain
Phytomed, 2005, 12(1-2), 1-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
128 He, D.; Veiersted, K.B.; Hostmark, A.T.; Medbo, J.I.
Effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic neck and shoulder pain in sedentary female workers
A 6-month and 3-year follow-up study
Pain, 2004, 109, 299-307
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder
129 Jung, Y.B.; Seong, S.C.; Lee, M.C.; Shin, Y.-U.; Kim, D.-H.; Kim, J.-M.; Jung, Y.-K.; Ahn, J.-H.; Seo, J.-G.; Park, Y.-S.; Lee, C.-S.; Roh, K.-J.; Han, C.-K.; Cho, Y.-B.; Chang, D.-Y.; Kwak, W.-J.; Jung, K.-O.; Park, B.-J.
A four-week, randomized, double-blind trial of the efficacy and safety of SKI306X
A herbal anti-arthritic agent versus diclofenac in osteoarthritis of the knee
Am J Chin Med, 2004, 32, 291-301
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
130 Piscoya, J.; Rodriguez, Z.; Bustamante, S.A.; Okuhama, N.N.; Miller, M.J.S.; Sandoval, M.
Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried cat's claw in osteoarthritis of the knee
Mechanisms of action ot the species Uncaria guianensis
Inflamm Res, 2001, 50, 442-448
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
131 Harris, R.E.; Tian, X.; Williams, D.A.; Tian, T.X., Cupps, T.R.; Petzke, F.; Groner, K.H.; Biswas, P.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
The treatment of fibromyalgia with formula acupuncture
Effects of needle placement, needle stimulation, and treatment frequency
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1140; O-15 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
132 Lao, L.; Furlan, A.D.; Tulder, M. van; Cherkin, D.; Tsukayama, H.; Koes, B.; Berman, B.M.
Acupuncture for low-back pain
An updated cochrane systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1144; P-4 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Ferraz, M.B.; Pereira, R.B.; Iwata, N.M.; Atra, E.
Tipi. A popular analgesic tea
A double-blind cross-over trial in osteoarthritis
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1991, 9, 205-212
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Petivera alliacea, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Tea
134 McCleane, G.
The analgesic efficacy of topical capsaicin is enhanced by glyceryl trinitrate in painful osteoarthritis
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study
Eur J Pain, 2000, 4, 355-360
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
135 Elden, H.; Ladfors, L.; Fakevik Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.-C.; Hagberg, H.
Effects of acupuncture and stabilising exercises as adjunct to standard treatment in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain
Randomised single blind controlled trial
BMJ, 2005, 330, 761-765
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
136 Hawk, C.; Long, C.R.; Rowell, R.M.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Jedlicka, J.
A randomized trial investigating a chiropractic manual placebo
A novel design using standardized forces in the delivery of active and control treatments
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 109-117
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
137 Hulme, C.; Long, A.F.
Square pegs and roung holes?
A review of economic evaluation in complementary and alternative medicine
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 179-188
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Economy, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Systematic review, Cost-effectiveness
138 Vas, J.; Méndez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.; Vega, E.; Panadero, M.D.; León, J.M.; Borge, M.A.; Gaspar, O.; Sánchez-Rodríguez, F.; Aguilar, I.; Jurado, R.
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2004, e-pub. 19 Oct., 1-5 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
139 Hay, E.; Barlas, P.; Foster, N.; Hill, J.; Thomas, E.; Young, J.
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?
The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2004, 5(31), (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
140 Sator-Katzenschlager, S.M.; Scharbet, G.; Kozek-Langenecker, S.A.; Szeles, J.C.; Finster, G.; Schiesser, A.W.; Heinze, G.; Kress, H.G.
The short- and long-term benefit in chronic low back pain through adjuvant electrical versus manual auricular acupuncture
Anesth Analg, 2004, 98, 1359-1364
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
141 Trinh, K.V.; Phillips, S.-D.; Ho, E.; Damsma, K.
Acupuncture for the alleviation of lateral epicondyle pain
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2004, 43, 1085-1090
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
142 Pariente, J.; White, P.; Frackowiak, R.S.J.; Lewith, G.
Expectancy and belief modulate the neuronal substrates of pain treated by acupuncture
NeuroImage, 2005, 25, 1161-1167
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
143 Vickers, A.J.
Statistical reanalysis of four recent randomized trials of acupuncture for pain using analysis of covariance
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(5), 319-323
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Neck pain, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Tendinitis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
144
United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care
BMJ, 2005, 329, 1377-1384
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
145 Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Hummelsberger, J.; Walther, H.U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Lancet, 2005, 366, 136-143
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Guerra de Hoyos, J.A.; Andres Martin, M. del C.; Bassas y Baena le Leon, E.; Vigara Lopez, M.; Molina Lopez, T.; Verdugo Morilla, F.A.; Gonzalez Moreno, M.J.
Randomised trial of long term effect of acupuncture for shoulder pain
Pain, 2004, 112, 289-298
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine
147 Balogh, Z.; Ördögh, J.; Gasz, A.; Német, L.; Bender, T.
Effectiveness of balneotherapy in chronic low back pain
A randomized single-blind controlled follow-up study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2005, 12(4), 196-201
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
148 Ostelo, R.W.; Tulder, M.W. van; Vlaeyen, J.W.; Linton, S.J.; Morley, S.J.; Assendelft, W.J.
Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 1(CD002014), 1-27
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
149 Usichenko, T.I.; Dinse, M.; Hermsen, M., Witstruck, T.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.
Auricular acupuncture for pain relief after total hip arthroplasty
A randomized controlled study
Pain, 2005, 114, 320-327
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
150 Muller, R.; Giles, L.F.G.
Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinial trial assessing the efficacy of medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for chronic mechanical spinal pain syndromes
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 3-11
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
151 Green, S.; Buchbinder, R.; Hetrick, S.
Acupuncture for shoulder pain (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 4(CD005319), 1-32
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Duplay's disease, Pain, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
152 Manheimer, E.; White, A.; Berman, B.; Forys, K.; Ernst, E.
Meta-analysis
Acupuncture for low back pain
Ann Intern Med, 2005, 142, 651-663
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
153 Cao, Y.; Shi, Y.; Zheng, Y; Shi, M.; Lo, S.K.
Blood-nourishing and hard-softening capsule costs less in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2005, 2(3), 363-368 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gentiana, Glycyrrhiza, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Harris, R.E.; Tian, X.; Williams, D.A.; Tian, T.X.; Cupps, T.R.; Petzke, F.; Groner, K.H.; Biswas, P.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
Treatment of fibromyalgia with formula acupuncture
Investigation of needle placement, needle stimulation, and treatment frequency
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 663-671
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Predel, H.-G.; Giannetti, B.; Koll, R.; Bulitta, M.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in comparison to a Diclofenac gel in the treatment of ankle distorsions
Results of an observer-blind, randomized, multicenter study
Phytomed, 2005, 12(10), 707-714
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
156 Usichenko, T.I.; Hermsen, M.; Witstruck, T.; Hofer, A.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.; Feyerherd, F.
Auricular acupuncture for pain relief after ambulatory knee arthroscopy - a pilot study
eCAM, 2005, 2(2), 185-189 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 Teekachunhatean, S.; Kunanusorn, P.; Rojanasthien, N.; Sananpanich, K.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Lhieochaiphunt, S.; Pruksakorn, S.
Chinese herbal recipe versus diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN70292892]
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-8) (Internet)
Achyranthes, Achyranthes bidentata, Angelica, Angelica pubescens, Angelica sinensis, Arthrosis, Asarum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Eucommia ulmoides, Gentiana, Gentiana macrophylla, Glycyrrhiza, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ledebouriella seseloides, Ligusticum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Loranthus, Loranthus parasiticus, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Poria, Poria cocos, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 Angermann, P.
Avokado/sojaunsaponifiables til behandling af knae- og hofteledsartrose
Ugeskr Laeger, 2005, 167(33), 2005
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, avocado, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
159 Winther, K.; Apel, K.; Thamsborg, G.
A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Scand J Rheumatol, 2005, 34(4), 302-308
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
160 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
161 Assefi, N.P.; Sherman, K.J.; Jacobson, C.; Goldberg, J.; Smith, W.R.; Buchwald, D.
A randomized clinical trial of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in fibromyalgia
Ann Intern Med, 2005, 143, 10-19
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
162 Baerheim, A.; Oren, J. N.; Bjorvatn, B.; Hunskaar, S.
Tx-discs-no effect against subjective health complaints: a randomised controlled study.
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 239-243
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Earth radiation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
163 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Stason, W.B.; Davis, R.B.; Legedza, A.T.R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Kerr, C.E.; Stone, D.A.; Nam, B.H.; Kirsch, I.; Goldman, R.H.
Sham device vs inert pill
Randomised controlled trial of two placebo treatments
BMJ, 2006, (1-7) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Zullino, D.F.; Krenz, S.; Fresard, E.; Cancela, E.; Khazaal, Y.
Local back massage with an automated massage chair
General muscle and psychophysiologic relaxing properties
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1103-1106
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial
165 Brooks, C.P.; Woodruff, L.D.; Wright, L.L.; Donatelli, R.
The immediate effects of manual massage on power-grip performance after maximal exercise in healthy adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1093-1101
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
166 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Kuo, C.-H.; Lee, L.H.; Yen, A.M.-F.; Chien, K.-L.; Chen, T.H.-H.
Treatment of low back pain by acupressure and physical therpy
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2006, 1-5 (Internet)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
167 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.-M.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for sub-acute, non-specific neck pain in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 18-26
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Neck pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
168 Casimiro, L.; Barnsley, L.; Brosseau, L.; Milne, S.; Robinson, V.A.; Tugwell, P.; Wells, G.
Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 4(CD003788), 1-14
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
169 Miller, M.J.S.; Mehta, K.; Kunte, S.; Raut, V.; Gala, J.; Dhumale, R.; Shukla, A.; Tupalli, H.; Parikh, H.; Bobrowski, P.; Chaudhary, J.
Early relief of osteoarthritis symptoms with a natural mineral supplement and a herbomineral combination
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN38432711]
J Inflamm, 2005, 2, 11
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
170 Ceccherelli, F.; Tortora, P.; Nassimbeni, C.; Casale, R.; Gagliardi, G.; Giron, G.
The therapeutic efficacy of somatic acupuncture is not increased by auriculotherapy: A randomised, blind control study in cervical myofascial pain.
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(1), 47-52
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Young, M. A.; Cook, J. L.; Webster, K. E.
The effect of topical wheatgrass cream on chronic plantar fasciitis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(1), 3-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Triticum sativum, Triticum
172 Menzies, V.; Taylor, A.G.; Bourguignon, C.
Effects of guided imagery on outcomes of pain, functional status, and self-efficacy in persons diagnosed with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(1), 23-30
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
173 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Irnich, D.; Walther, H.-U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 450-457
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
174 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Stason, W.B.; Davis, R.D.; Legedza, A.T.R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Kerr, C.E.; Stone, D.A.; Nam, B.Y.; Kirsch, I.; Goldmann, R.H.
Sham device vs inert pill
A RCT comparison of two placebo treatments for arm pain due to repetitive use
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 53-54 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
175 Canter, P.H.; Lee, H.S.; Ernst, E.
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials of Tripterygium wilfordii for rheumatoid arthritis
Phytomed, 2006, 13(5), 371-377
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Systematic review, Tripterygium, Tripterygium wilfordii
176 Bellamy, N.; Campbell, J.; Robinson, V.; Gee, T.; Bourne, R.; Wells, G.
Viscosupplementation for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2(CD005321), (1-71 + Tab.)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
177 Barker, R.; Kober, A.; Hoerauf, K.; Latzke, D.; Adel, S.; Kain, Z.N.; Wang, S.M.
Out of hospital auricular acupressure in elder patients with hip fracture
A randomized double-blinded trial
Acad Emerg Med, 2006, 13, 19-23
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Bones, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
178 Scharf, H.-P.; Mansmann, U.; Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Krämer, J.; Maier, C.; Trampisch, H.-J.; Victor, N.
Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis
A three-armed randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 145(1), 12-20 (+ appendix: W1-W11)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Blake, D.R.; Robson, P.; Ho, M.; Jubb, R.W.; McCabe, C.S.
Preliminary assessment of the efficacy, tolerability and saftey of a cannabis-based medicine (Sativex) in the treatment of pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatol, 2006, 45, 50-52
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cannabis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
180 Itoh, K.; Katsumi, Y.; Hirota, S.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of trigger point acupuncuture on chronic low back pain in elderly patients
A sham-controlled randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24, 5-12
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
181 Ratcliffe, J.; Thomas, K.J.; MacPherson, H.; Brazier, J.
A randomised controlled trial of acupuncture care for persistent low back pain: cost effectiveness analysis
BMJ, 2006, 333, (1-5) (Internet (Advance Access))
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
182 Cambron, J.A.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Hedeker, D.; McGregor, M.; Jedlicka, J.; Keenum, M.; Ghanayem, A.J.; Patwardhan, A.G.; Furner, S.E.
One-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial comparing flexion distraction with an exercise program for chronic low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(7), 659-668
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
183 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Irnich, D.; Hummelsberger, J.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Interventions and physician characteristics in a randomized multicenter trial of acupuncture in patients with low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(7), 649-657
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
184 Gagnier, J.J.; Tulder, M. van; Berman, B.; Bombardier, C.
Herbal medicine for low back pain (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(3), 1-22
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
185 Vas, J.; Parea-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Silva, L.C.; Herrera Gallante, A.; Aranda Regules, J.M.; Martinez Barquin, D.M.; Aguilar, I.; Faus, V.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain
A randomised controlled multicentre trial protocol [ISRCTN658 I 4467]
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6(4), 1-13
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Staiger, C.
Beinwellwurzelextrakt - so wirksam wie Diclofenac
Ergebnisse einer multizentrischen Studie bei Sprunggelenksdistorsionen
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S15
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
187 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Arnika-Gel versus Ibuprofen-Gel zur topischen Behandlung der Osteoarthritis der Hand
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S16
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
188 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
A randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm
Arthritis Rheum, 2006, 54(11), 3485-3493
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Lüdtke, R.; Albrecht, U.; Stange, R.; Uehleke, B.
Brachialgia paraesthetica nocturna can be relieved by "wet cupping"
Results of a randomised pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(4), 247-253
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping
190 Brinkhaus, B.; Wilkens, J.M.; Lüdtke, R.; Hunger, J.; Witt, C.M.; Willich, S. N.
Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery
Results of three randomised double-blind trials
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(4), 237-246
Arnica, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Review (CR)
191 Salter, G.C.; Roman, M.; Bland, J.M.; MacPherson, H.
Acupuncture for chronic neck pain
A pilot for a randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2006, 7, (1-17 + Anh.)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
192 Kucera, M.; Barna, M.; Horácek, O.; Kováriková, J.; Kucera, A.
Efficacy and safety of topically applied Symphytum herb extract cream in the treatment of ankle distortion
Results of a randomized controlled clinical double blind study
Wien Med Wochenschr, 2004, 154(21-22), 498-507
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Symphytum, Sprain
193 Aigner, N.; Fialka, C.; Radda, C.; Vecsei, V.
Adjuvant laser acupuncture in the treatment of whiplash injuries
A prospective, randomized placebo-controlled trial
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2006, 118, 95-99
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Whiplash-associated disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Akupunktur
Klinische Studien zur Wirksamkeit bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz, 2006, 49, 736-742
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Chronic pain
195 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture for patients with chronic neck pain
Pain, 2006, 125(1-2), 98-106
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
196 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Selim, D.; Brinkhaus, B.; Reinhold, T.; Wruck, K.; Liecker, B.; Linde, K.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain
Am J Epidemiol, 2006, 164, 487-496
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
197 Trinh, K.V.; Graham, N.; Gross, A.R.; Goldsmith, C.H.; Wang, E.; Cameron, I.D.; Kay, T.
Acupuncture for neck disorders (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(4), 1-33
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Grube, B.; Grunwald, J.; Krug, L.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy of a comfrey root (Symphyti offic. radix) extract ointment in the treatment of patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of a double-blind, randomised, bicenter, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2007, 14(1), 2-10
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
199 Linde, K.; Witt, C.M.; Streng, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.; Melchart, D.
The impact of patient expectations on outcomes in four randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in patients with chronic pain
Pain, 2007, 128(3), 264-271
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
200 Dalais, F.S.; Ebeling, P.R.; Kotsopoulos, D.; McGrath, B.P.; Teede, H.J.
The effects of soy protein containing isoflavones on lipids and indices of bone resorption in postmenopausal women
Clin Endocrinol, 2003, 58, 704-709
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial