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101 Carlsson, C.P.O.; Sjölund, B.H.
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain
A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up
Clin J Pain, 2001, 17, 296-305
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
102 Ernst, E.; White, A.R.; Wider, B.
Akupunktur bei Rückenschmerzen
Metaanalyse randomisierter kontrollierter Studien und "update" unter Berücksichtigung neuester Daten
Schmerz, 2002, 16, 129-139
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
103 Sangdee, C.; Teekachunhatean, S.; Sananpanich, K.; Sugandhavesa, N.; Chiewchantanakit, S.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Jayasvasti, S.
Electroacupuncture versus Diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2002, 2(3), 1-9 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Donaldson, M.S.; Speight, N.; Loomis, S.
Fibromyalgia syndrome improved using a mostly raw vegetarian diet
An observational study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2001, 1(7), 1-8 (Internet)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Raw foodism, Vegetarianism
105 Raub, J.A.
Psychophysiological Effects of Hatha Yoga on Musculoskeletal and Cardiopulmonary Function: A Literature Review
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(6), 797-812
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
106 Oberbaum, M.; Schreiber, R.; Rosenthal, C.; Itzchaki, M.
Homeopathic treatment in emergency medicine
A case series
Homeopathy, 2003, 92(1), 44-47
Aconitum, Arnica, Arsenicum, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Ignatia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Garden poppy, Mental diseases, Trauma
107 Kimmatkar, N.; Thawani, V.; Hingorani, L.; Khiyani, R.
Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee - A randomized double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2003, 10(1), 3-7
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
108 Walker, A.F.
Bromelian reduces mild acute knee pain and improves well-being in a dose-dependent fashion in an open study of otherwise healthy adults
Phytomed, 2002, 9(8), 681-686
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bromelain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
109 Gmünder, R.; Kissling, R.
Die Wirkung von klassischer Homöopathie im Vergleich mit standardisierter Physiotherapie bei der Behandlung von chronischen Kreuzschmerzen
Z Orthop Grenzgeb, 2002, 140, 503-508
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
110 Korthals-de Bos, I.B.C.; Hoving, J.L.; Tulder, M.W. van; Rutten-van Mölken, P.M.H.; Adèr, H.J.; Vet, C.W. de; Koes, B.W.; Vondeling, H.; Bouter, L.M.
Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain
Economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2003, 326, (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
111 Nabeta, T.; Kawakita, K.
Relief of chronic neck and shoulder pain by manual acupuncture to tender points - a sham-controlled randomized trial
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 10(4), 217-222
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Brinkhaus, B.; Becker-Witt, C.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Irnich, D.; Hummelsberger, J.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.; Jena,S.
Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Design and Protocols
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(4), 185-191
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
113 Lewith, G.T.; White, P.
Side-Effects Associated with Acupuncture and a Sham Treatment
Perhaps We Should Take a Closer Look at What Is Really Responsible?
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(1), 16-19
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
114 Soeken, K.L.; Miller, S.A.; Ernst, E.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2003, 42, 652-659
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
115 Chrubasik, S.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.
The quality of clinical trials with Harpagophytum procumbens
Phytomed, 2003, 10(6-7), 613-623
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pain, Systematic review
116 Wade, D.T.; Robson, P.; House, H.; Makela, P.; Aram, J.
A preliminary controlled study to determine whether whole-plant cannabis extracts can improve intractable neurogenic symptoms
Clin Rehabil, 2003, 17, 21-29
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Muscular Spasm
117 Mur, E.
Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
J Rheumatol, 2002, 29, 678-681
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria tomentosa
118 Tveiten, D.; Bruset, S.
Effect of Arnica D30 in marathon runners
Pooled results from two double-blind placebo controlled studies
Homeopathy, 2003, 92(4), 187-189
Arnica, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Muscle soreness, Placebo-controlled
119 Ng, M.M.L.; Leung, M.C.P.; Poon, D.M.Y
The effects of electro-acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with painful osteoarthritic knees: a randomized controlled trial with follow-up evaluation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 641-649
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Becker-Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Weber, K.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy of acupuncture in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee - the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 479-480 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Brien, S.; Lachance, L.; Lewith, G.
Are the therapeutic effects of homoeopathy attributed to the consultation, the homoeopathic remedy, or both? Protocol for an exploratory randomised controlled trial in rheumatoid arthritis patients
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 486 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Case taking, Arthritis, Doctor-patient relationship, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Randomized trial
122 Brinkhaus, B.; Becker-Witt, C.; Jena, S.; Weber, K.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain - the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 486-487 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
123 Ernst, E.; Canter, P.H.
The Alexander technique
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(6), 325-329
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
124 Gagnier, J.J.; Chrubasik, S.; Manheimer, E.
Harpagophytum procumbens for osteoarthritis and low back pain
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-10) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
125 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Hopwood, V.; Prescott, P.
The 'placebo' needle, is it a valid and convincing control for use in acupuncture trials? - a randomised, single blind, crossover pilot trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 554-555 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
126 Soeken, K.L.
Selected CAM Therapies for Arthritis-Related Pain:
The Evidence from Systematic Reviews
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(1), 13-18
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
127 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
128 Bell, I.R.; Lewis II, D.A.; Lewis, S.E.; Brooks, A.J.; Schwartz, G.E.; Baldwin, C.M.
Strength of vital force in classical homeopathy
Bio-psycho-social-spiritual correlates within a complex system context
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(1), 123-131
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Vital force, Philosophy
129 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)
130 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
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 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
136 Samuels, N.
Acupuncture for acute torticollis
A pilot study
Am J Chin Med, 2003, 31, 803-807
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Torticollis spasmodicus, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 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
138 Clavo, B.; Pérez, J.L.; López, L.; Suárez, G.; Lloret, M.; Rodríguez, V.; Macías, D.; Santana, M.; Morera, J.; Fiuza, D.; Robaina, F.; Günderoth, M.
Effect of ozone therapy on muscle oxygenation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(2), 251-256
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Ozon therapy, Oxygen therapy
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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)
144 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
145 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
146 Hooper, R.A.; Ding, M.
Retrospective case series on patients with chronic spinal pain treated with dextrose prolotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(4), 670-674
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific)
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 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)
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 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
163 Singh, B.B.; Wu, W.-S.; Hwang, S.H.; Khorsan, R.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Vinjamury, S.P.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1145-1146; P-7 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 Knuesel, O.; Weber, M.; Suter, A.
Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
An open, multicenter clinical trial
Adv Ther, 2002, 19(5), 209-218 (Sonderdruck)
Arnica, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
170 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
171 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
172 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
173 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
174 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
175 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)
176
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)
177 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
178 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
179 Zhang, G.G.; Lee, W.; Bausell, B.; Lao, L.; Handwerger, B.; Berman, B.
Variability in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and herbal prescriptions provided by three TCM practitioners for 40 patients with rheumatoid arthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 415-421
Arthritis, Treatment concept, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Traditional Chinese medicine
180 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
181 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
182 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
183 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
184 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
185 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
186 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
187 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
188 Kolasinski, S.L.; Garfinkel, M.; Gilden, A.; Matz, W.; Dyke, A. van; Schumacher, H.R.
Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 689-693
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
189 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
190 Michalsen, A.; Riegert, M.; Lüdtke, R.; Bäcker, M.; Langhorst, J.; Schwickert, M.; Dobos, G.J.
Mediterranean diet and extended fasting's influence on changing the intestinal microflora, immunoglobulin A secretion and clinical outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
An observational study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2005, 5, 1-24 (Internet)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Fibromyalgia, Therapeutic fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mediterranian diet, Rheumatic diseases
191 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
192 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
193 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
194 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
195 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
196 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
197 Cimbiz, A.; Bayazit, V.; Hallaceli, H.; Cavlak, U.
The effect of combined therapy (spa and physical therapy) on pain in various chronic diseases.
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 244-250
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Retrospective design, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
198 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)
199 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
200 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