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1601 Mikashima, Y.; Takagi, T.; Tomatsu, T.; Horikoshi, M.; Ikari, K.; Momohara, S.
Efficay of acupuncture during post-acute phase of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(4), 545-548
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
1602 Zheng, Z.; Wang, J.; Gao, Q.; Hou, J.; Ma, L.; Jiang, C.; Chen, G.
Therapeutic evaluation of lumbar tendor point deep massage for chronic non-specific low back pain
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(4), 534-537
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
1603 Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; López-Hervás, A.; Herrera-Monge, P.; Gutiérrez-Leonard, A.; Pina-Pozo, F.
Shoulder functionality after manual therapy in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome
A case series
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(2), 212-218
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Impingement-Syndrom
1604 Braz, A.S.; Morais, L.C.; Paula, A-P.; Diniz, M.F.; Almeida, R.N.
Effects of Panax ginseng extract in patients with fibromyalgia
A 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Rev Bras Psiquiatr, 2013, 35(1), 21-28
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Panax, Panax ginseng
1605 Pandey, S.A.; Joshi, N.P.; Pandya, D.M.
Clinical efficacy of Shiva Guggulu and Simhanada Guggulu in Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Ayu, 2012, 33(2), 247-254
Arthritis, Ayurveda, Baliospermum montanum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cedrus, Cedrus deodora, Embelia, Embelia ribes, Indian gooseberry, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nordostachys jatamansi, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Pluchea, Pluchea lanceolata, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Rizinus communis, Terminalia, Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula, ginger
1606 Kromer, T.O.; Bie, R.A. de; Bastiaenen, C.H.
Physiotherapy in patients with clinical signs of shoulder impingement syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2013, 45(5), 488-497
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Impingement-Syndrom, Rotatorenmanschetten-Syndrom
1607 Lee, H.Y.; Hale, C.A.; Hemingway, B.; Woolridge, M.W.
Tai chi exercise and auricular acupressure for people with rheumatoid arthritis
An evaluation study
J Clin Nurs, 2012, 21, 2812-2822
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1608 Cecchi, F.; Negrini, S.; Pasquini, G.; Paperini, A.; Conti, A.A.; Chiti, M.; Zaina, F.; Macchi, C.; Molino-Lova, R.
Predictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2012, 48(3), 371-378
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rückenschule
1609 Lauche, R.; Materdey, S.; Cramer, H.; Haller, H.; Stange, R.; Dobos, G.; Rampp, T.
Effectiveness of home-based cupping massage compared to progressive muscle relaxation in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(6), e65378; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Cupping
1610 Ferrando, M.; Galdón, M.J.; Durá, E.; Andreu, Y.; Jiménez, Y.; Poveda, R.
Enhancing the efficacy of treatment for temporomandibular patients with muscular diagnosis through cognitive-behavioral intervention, including hypnosis
A randomized study
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol, 2012, 113(1), 81-89
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
1611 Kang, K.-W.; Kim, W.-Y.; Kim, T.-H.; Shin, B.-C.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Choi, S.-M.
Adjacent, distal, or combination of point-selective effects of acupuncture on temporomandibular joint disorders
A randomized, single-blind, assessor-blind controlled trial
Integr Med Res, 2012, 1(1), 36-40
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1612 Son, H.-M.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, E.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Kim, T.-H.
A qualitative study of the experiences of patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing moxibustion
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(1), 39-44
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
1613 Yan, J.-H.; Gu, W.-J.; Sun, J.; Zhang, W.-X.; Li, B.-W.; Pan, L.
Efficacy of tai chi on pain, stiffness and function in patients with osteoarthritis
A meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(4), e61672
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1614 Yang, T.H.; Yeh, W.L.; Chen, H.Y.; Chen, Y.F.; Ni, K.C.; Lee, K.H.
Compare the Traditional Chinese Medicine manipulation with rehabilitation on in-patients after total knee arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty, 2013, 28(6), 954-959
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
1615 Hidalgo-Tallón, J.; Menéndez-Cepero, S.; Vilchez, J.S.; Rodríguez-López, C.M.; Calandre, E.P.
Ozone therapy as add-on treatment in fibromyalgia management by rectal insufflation
An open-label pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(3), 238-242
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ozon therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Oxygen therapy
1616 Cleland, J.A.; Mintken, P.E.; McDewitt, A.; Bieniek, M.L.; Carpenter, K.J.; Kulp, K.; Whitman, J.M.
Manual physical therapy and exercise versus supervised home exercise in the management of patients status post inversion ankle sprain
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2013, 43(7), 443-455
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Sprain
1617 Xue, C.C.; Helme, R.D.; Gibson, S.; Hogg, M.; Arnold, C.; Somogyi, A.A.; Da Costa, C.; Wang, Y.; Lu, S.C.; Zheng, Z.
Effect of electroacupuncture on opioid consumption in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Trials, 2012, 13, 169; (1-8) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1618 Berkovitz, S.; Bassett, P.; Hughes, J.G.
A randomised double-blind comparability study of a placebo for Individualised Western Herbal Medicine
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(3), 195-199
Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmaceutics, Phytomedicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1619 Pumpa, K.L.; Fallon, K.E.; Bensoussan, A.; Papalia, S.
The effects of Panax notoginseng on delayed onset muscle soreness and muscle damage in well-trained males
A double blind randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(3), 131-140
Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Panax, Panax notoginseng
1620 Hamre, H.J.; Witt, C.M.; Glockmann, A.; Ziegler, R.; Willich, S.N.; Kiene, H.
Anthroposophisch-ärztliche Therapie bei chronischen Erkrankungen
Eine vierjährige prospektive Kohortenstudie
Merkurstab, 2013, 66(2), 120-132 (Zweitveröffentlichung)
Anthroposophic medicine, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases
1621 Therkleson, T.
Topical ginger for the chronic inflammatory condition of osteoarthritis
Merkurstab, 2013, 66(2), 145-148
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, ginger
1622 Eadie, J.; Water, A.T. van de; Lonsdale, C.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; Boreham, C.A.; Daly, L.; McDonough, S.M.; Hurley, D.A.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in people with chronic low back pain
Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2083-2092
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
1623 Maddison, R.; Prapavessis, H.; Clatworthy, M.; Hall, C.; Foley, L.; Harper, T.; Cupal, D.; Brewer, B.
Guided imagery to improve functional outcomes post-anterior cruciate ligament repair
Randomized-controlled pilot trial
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2012, 22(6), 816-821
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Randomized trial
1624 Kumnerddee, W.; Pattapong, N.
Efficacy of electro-acupuncture in chronic plantar fasciitis
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(6), 1167-1176
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1625 Heidl, R.
Statistische Auswertung einer Anwendungsbeobachtung mit SANUKEHL Brucel D6 Tropfen
SANUM-Post, 2012, 98 (1), 16-21
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brucella melitensis, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Isopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Gastrointestinal tract, Migraine, Nervous system, Rheumatic diseases, Sanukehl Brucel, Sanum
1626 Sherman, K.J.; Wellman, R.D.; Cook, A.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Ceballos, R.M.
Mediators of yoga and stretching for chronic low back pain
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 130818; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga, Stretching
1627 Chen, R.; Nickel, J.C.
Acupuncture ameliorates symptoms in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Urology, 2003, 61(6), 1156-1159
Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1628 Honjo, H.; Kamoi, K.; Naya, Y.; Ukimura, O.; Kojima, M.; Kitakoji, H.; Miki, T.
Effects of acupuncture for chronic pelvic pain syndrome with intrapelvic venous congestion
Preliminary results
Int J Urol, 2004, 11(8), 607-612
Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1629 Kaplan, S.A.; Volpe, M.A.; Te, A.E.
A prospective, 1-year trial using saw palmetto versus finasteride in the treatment of category III prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
J Urol, 2004, 171(1), 284-288
Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Pelvic girdle pain
1630 Lauche, R.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.J.; Cramer, H.
Clinically meaningful differences in pain, disability and quality of life for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A reanalysis of 4 randomized controlled trials of cupping therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(4), 342-347
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
1631 Evans, S.; Moieni, M.; Subramanian, S.; Tsao, J.C.; Sternlieb, B.; Zeltzer, L.K.
"Now I see a brighter day"
Expectations and perceived benefits of an Iyengar yoga intervention for young patients with rheumatoid arthritis
J Yoga Phys Ther, 2011, 1(1), 101; (1-6)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga
1632 Vogler, J.; O'Hara, L.; Gregg, J.; Burnell, F.
The impact of a short-term Iyangar yoga program on the health and well-being of physically inactive older adults
Int J Yoga Therap, 2011, 2011(21), 61-72
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Myasthenia, Randomized trial, Yoga
1633 DiBenedetto, M.; Innes, K.E.; Taylor, A.G.; Rodeheaver, P.F.; Boxer, J.A.; Wright, H.J.; Kerrigan, D.C.
Effect of a gentle Iyengar yoga program on gait in the elderly
An exploratory study
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2005, 86(9), 1830-1837
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
1634 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Hodge, L.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Osteopathic manual treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus and comorbid chronic low back pain
Subgroup results from the OSTEOPATHIC Trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2013, 113(6), 468-478
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
1635 Ghasemi, G.A.; Golkar, A.; Marandi, S.M.
Effects of hata yoga on knee osteoarthritis
Int J Prev Med, 2013, 4(Suppl. 1), S133-S138
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga
1636 Willoughby, K.; Jachno, K.; Ang, S.G.; Thomason, P.; Graham, H.K.
The impact of complementary and alternative medicine on hip development in children with cerebral palsy
Developm Med Child Neurol, 2013, 55(5), 472-479
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Oxygen therapy, Zerebralparese
1637 Deutsch, L.
Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms
J Am Coll Nutr, 2007, 26(1), 39-48
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Krillöl
1638 Delonge, U.C.
Einfluss ausgewählter Schädelakupunkturpunkte auf schmerzbedingte Bewegungseinschränkungen bei Schulter-Arm-Syndrom und Lendenwirbelsäulen-Syndrom
2008, 1-130 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
1639 Steinwandt, N.
Effektivität von Akupunktur in der postopeativen Analgesie nach endoprothetischem Ersatz des Hüftgelenks
2007, 1-95 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Hip, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1640 Panton, L.; Simonavice, E.; Williams, K.; Mojock, C.; Kim, J.S.; Kingsley, J.D.; McMillan, V.; Mathis, R.
Effects of Class IV laser therapy on fibromyalgia impact and function in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 445-452
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1641 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Haller, H.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.; Berger, B.
"I'm more in balance"
A qualitative study of yoga for patients with chronic neck pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 536-542
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Yoga
1642 Schwerla, F.; Kaiser, A.K.; Gietz, R.; Kastner, R.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with long-term sequelae of whiplash injury
Effect on neck pain disability and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 543-549
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Whiplash-associated disorders
1643 Takeda, R.; Koike, T.; Taniguchi, I.; Tanaka, K.
Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of hydroxytyrosol of Olea europaea on pain in gonarthrosis
Phytomed, 2013, 20(10), 861-864
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Rheumatic diseases, Olea
1644 Diracoglu, D.; Vural, M.; Karan, A.; Aksoy, C.
Effectiveness of dry needling for the treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain
A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 25(4), 285-290
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1645 Tuncer, A.B.; Ergun, N.; Tuncer, A.H.; Karahan, S.
Effectiveness of manual therapy and home physical therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders
A randomized controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 302-308
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1646 Harte, S.E.; Clauw, D.J.; Napadow, V.; Harris, R.E.
Pressure pain sensitivity and insular combined glutamate and glutamine (Glx) are associated with subsequent clinical response to sham but not traditional acupuncture in patients who have chronic pain
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(2), 154-160
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1647 Almeida Fagundes, A. de; Ribeiro Reis, M.C.; Salles, M.; Licurci, M.G.B.
Immediate effects of acupuncture for managing myofascial trigger-point pain
A pilot study
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(1), 55-60
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Traditional Chinese medicine
1648 Xu, M.; Yan, S.; Yin, X.; Li, X.; Gao, S.; Han, R.; Wei, L.; Luo, W.; Lei, G.
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain in long-term follow-up
A meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials
Am J Chin Med, 2013, 41(1), 1-19
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1649 Pabst, H.; Schaefer, A.; Staiger, C.; Junker-Samek, M.; Predel, H.-G.
Combination of comfrey root extract plus methyl nicotinate in patients with conditions of acute upper or low back pain
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Phytother Res, 2013, 27, 811-817
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Symphytum
1650 Henkel, R.R.; Wang, R.; Bassett, S.H.; Chen, T.; Liu, N.; Zhu, Y.; Tambi, M.I.
Tongkat Ali as a potential herbal supplement for physically active male and female seniors
A pilot study
Phytother Res, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Eurycoma longifolia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myasthenia, Phytomedicine
1651 Saper, R.B.; Boah, A.R.; Keosaian, J.; Cerrada, C.; Weinberg, J.; Sherman, K.J.
Comparing once- versus twice-weekly yoga classes for chronic low back pain in predominantly low income minorities
A randomized dosing trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 658030, (1-13)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Yoga
1652 Yuan, W.A.; Huang, S.R.; Guo, K.; Sun, W.Q.; Xi, X.B.; Zhang, M.C.; Kong, L.J.; Lu, H.; Zhan, H.S.; Cheng, Y.W.
Integrative TCM conservative therapy for low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 309831, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
1653 Teut, M.; Kaiser, S.; Ortiz, M.; Roll, S.; Binting, S.; Willich, S.N.; Brinkhaus, B.
Pulsatile dry cupping in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled exploratory trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, 184; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
1654 Middleton, K.R.; Ward, M.M.; Haaz, S.; Velummylum, S.; Fike, A.; Acevedo, A.T.; Tataw-Ayuketah, G.; Dietz, L.; Mittleman, B.B.; Wallen, G.R.
A pilot study of yoga as self-care for arthritis in minority communities
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 2013, 11, 55; (1-14) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga
1655 Pinto, D.; Robertson, M.C.; Abbott, J.H.; Hansen, P.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
2: Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(10), 1504-1513
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1656 Ebert, J.R.; Joss, B.; Jardine, B.; Wood, D.J.
A randomized trial investigating the efficacy of manual lympathic drainage to improve early outcome following total knee arthroplasty
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2103-2111
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial
1657 Tiedemann, A.; O'Rourke, S.; Sesto, R.; Sherrington, C.
A 12-week Iyengar yoga program improved balance and mobility in older community-dwelling people
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2013, 68(9), 1068-1075
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
1658 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Outcomes of osteopathic manual treatment for chronic low back pain according to baseline pain severity
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 533-540
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
1659 Homnick, D.N.; Henning, K.M.; Swain, C.V.; Homnick, T.D.
Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(7), 622-626
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy
1660 Srivastava, S.; Singh, P.; Jha, K.K.; Mishra, G.; Srivastava, S.; Khosa, R.L.
Evaluation of anti-arthritic potential of the methanolic extract of the aerial parts of Costus speciosus
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2012, 3(4), 204-208
Arthritis, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Costus, Costus speciosus, Experiment, Basic Research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Animal
1661 Ablin, J.N.; Häuser, W.; Buskila, D.
Spa treatment (balneotherapy) for fibromyalgia
A qualitative-narrative review and a historical perspective
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 638050, (1-5)
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Review (CR)
1662 Nipanikar, S.U.; Saluja, M.; Kuber, V.V.; Kadbhane, K.P.; Chopra, A.; Khade, N.R.
An open label, prospective, clinical study on a polyherbal formulation in osteoarthritis of knee
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2013, 4(1), 33-39
Arthrosis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Rheumatic diseases, Rizinus communis, Vitex, Vitex negundo, Withania, Withania somnifera, ginger
1663 Lu, D.-F.; Hart, L.K.; Lutgendorf, S.K.; Perkhounkova, Y.
The effect of healing touch on the pain and mobility of persons with osteoarthritis
A feasibility study
Geriatric Nursing, 2013, 34(4), 314-322
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Therapeutic touch
1664 He, W.; Sheng, Z.-M.; Wang, L.; Gaischek, I.; Litscher, G.
Modulation of autonomic nervous system during and after acupuncture treatment of lumbosacral pain in women
A preliminary clinical observation study
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(3), 209-215
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1665 Allam, H.; Mohammed, N.H.
The role of scalp acupuncture for relieving the chronic pain of degenerative osteoarthritis
A pilot study of Egyptian women
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(3), 216-220
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical symptoms, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
1666 Poulsen, E.; Hartvigsen, J.; Christensen, H.W., Roos, E.M.; Vach, W.; Overgaard, S.
Patient education with or without manual therapy compared to a control group in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip
A proof of principle three-arm parallel group randomized clinical trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(Suppl.), S145 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1667 Saha, S.; Koley, M.; Medhurst, R.
A meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials of individualized homeopathy in rheumatoid arthritis
World J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci, 2013, 2(4), 2097-2117
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases
1668 Yuan, S.L.K.; Berssaneti, A.A.; Marques, M.P.
Effects of Shiatsu in the management of fibromyalgia symptoms
A controlled pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(7), 436-443
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine, Shiatsu
1669 Bodes-Pardo, G.; Pecos-Martín, D.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; Ortega-Santiago, R.
Manual treatment for cervicogenic headache and active trigger point in the sternocleidomastoid muscle
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(7), 403-411
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
1670 Luque-Suarez, A.; Navarro-Ledesma, S.; Petocz, P.; Hancock, M.J.; Hush, J.
Short term effects of kinesiotaping on acromiohumeral distance in asymptomatic subjects
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 573-577
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Taping
1671 Emerich, M.
Lokale, mittels Mikrodialyse gemessene Stoffwechselveränderungen durch Schröpfen
Eine explorative, randomisierte Studie an Gesunden und Patienten mit chronischen Nackenschmerzen
2011, 1-81 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
1672 Holtzman, S.; Beggs, R.T.
Yoga for chronic low back pain
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Pain Res Manag, 2013, 18(5), 267-272
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
1673 Barnes, P.L.; Laboy, F.; Noto-Bell, L.; Ferencz, V.; Nelson, J.; Kuchera, M.L.
A comparative study of cervical hysteresis characteristics after various osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) modalities
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(1), 89-94
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1674 Uehleke, B.; Müller, J.; Stange, R.; Kelber, O.; Melzer, J.
Willow bark extract STW 33-I in the long-term treatment of outpatients with rheumatic pain mainly osteoarthritis or back pain
Phytomed, 2013, 20(11), 980-984
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Salix, Salix purpurea
1675 Liu, Y.-S.; Xue, L.-G.; Ma, X.-J.; Liu, C.-S.
Observation on pain release by long-round needle therapy in knee osteoarthritis related with meridian-sinews theory
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 781289, (1-4)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1676 Chen, R.; Chen, M.; Xiong, J.; Su, T.; Zhou, M.; Sun, J.; Chi, Z.; Zhang, B.; Xie, D.
Comparative effectiveness of the deqi sensation and non-deqi by moxibustion stimulation
A multicenter prospective cohort study in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 906947, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1677 Horng, H.-C.; Kuo, C.-P.; Cherng, C.-H.; Yeh, C.-C.; Wang, T.-C.; Liaw, W.-J.; Ko, S.-C.; Wong, C.-S.
The effects of collateral meridian therapy for knee osteoarthritis pain management
A pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36, 51-56
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1678 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohmann, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Haller, H.; Michalsen, A.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomized-controlled trial comparing yoga and home-based exercise for chronic neck pain
Clin J Pain, 2013, 29(3), 216-223
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Yoga
1679 Faull, K.
A pilot study of the comparative effectiveness of two water-based treatments for fibromyalgia syndrome
Watsu and Aix massage
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2005, 9, 202-210
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine, Watsu, Shiatsu
1680 Chesterton, L.S.; Lewis, A.M.; Sim, J.; Mallen, C.D.; Mason, E.E.; Hay, E.M.; Windt, D.A. van der
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as adjunct to primary care management for tennis elbow
Pragmatic randomised controlled trial (TATE trial)
BMJ, 2013, 247 (Epub ahead of print), f5160; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
1681 Bao, T.; Cai, L.; Giles, J.T.; Gould, J.; Tarpinian, K.; Betts, K.; Medeiros, M.; Jeter, S.; Tait, N.; Chumsri, S.; Armstrong, D.K.; Tan, M.; Folkerd, E.; Dowsett, M.; Singh, H.; Tkaczuk, K.; Stearns, V.
A dual-center randomized controlled double blind trial assessing the effect of acupuncture in reducing musculoskeletal symptoms in breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2013, 138, 167-174
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
1682 Hallström, H.; Byberg, L.; Glynn, A.; Lemming, E.W.; Wolk, A.; Michaelsson, K.
Long-term coffee consumption in relation to fracture risk and bone mineral density in women
Am J Epidemiol, 2013, 178(6), 898-909
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Cohort study
1683 Kim, T.-H.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Lee, M.H.; Kim, J.E.; Kim, J.-H.; Lee, S.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Park, H.-J.; Hong, K.E.
Cupping for treating neck pain in video display terminal (VDT) users
A randomized controlled pilot trial
J Occup Health, 2012, 54, 416-426
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
1684 Lu, X.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Tsang, W.W.N.
Effects of Tai Chi training on arterial compliance and muscle strength in female seniors
A randomized clinical trial
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2013, 20(2), 238-245
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1685 French, H.P.; Galvin, R.; Cusack, T.; McCarthy, G.M.
Predictors of short-term outcome to exercise and manual therapy for people with hip osteoarthritis
Phys Ther, 2014, 94(1), 31-39
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1686 Huang, H.Y.; Lin, J.J.; Guo, Y.L.; Wang, W.T.; Chen, Y.J.
EMG biofeedback effectiveness to alter muscle activity pattern and scapular kinematics in subjects with and without shoulder impingement
J Electromyogr Kinesiol, 2013, 23(1), 267-274
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Impingement-Syndrom, EMG biofeedback
1687 Nambi, G.S.; Shah, A.A.
Additional effect of Iyengar yoga and EMG biofeedback on pain and functional disability in chronic unilateral knee osteoarthritis
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(2), 123-127
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Yoga, EMG biofeedback
1688 Sawynok, J.; Lynch, M.; Marcon, D.
Extension trial of qigong for fibromyalgia
A quantitative and qualitative study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 726062, (1-12)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1689 Kessler, C.S.; Ostermann, T.; Meier, L.; Stapelfeldt, E.; Schütte, S.; Duda, J.; Michalsen, A.
Additive complex Ayurvedic treatment in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome compared to conventional standard care alone
A nonrandomized controlled clinical pilot stuy (KAFA trial)
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 751403, (1-7)
Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1690 Barbosa, A.C.; Martins, F.L.; Barbosa, M.C.; Dos Santos, R.T.
Manipulation and selective exercises decrease pelvic anteversion and low-back pain
A pilot study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 33-36
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
1691 Özdemir, G.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
The effect of reflexology applied on haemodialysis patients with fatigue, pain and cramps
Int J Nurs Pract, 2013, 19, 265-273
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain, Muscular Spasm
1692 Wernicke, T.
Shonishin und KiSS-Syndrom - Neue Wege in der Akupunkturbehandlung asymmetrischer Babys
Shonishin and KiSS-syndrome - new ways in treating asymmetric babies with acupuncture
Dt Z Aku, 2013, 56(2), 6-11
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, KISS-Syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
1693 Pumpa, K.L.; Fallon, K.E.; Bensoussan, A.; Papalia, S.
The effects of topical Arnica on performance, pain and muscle damage after intense eccentric exercise
Eur J Sport Sci, 2014, 14(3), 294-300
Arnica, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Sports medicine
1694 Tsang, H.W.H.; Lee, J.L.C.; Au, D.W.H.; Wong, K.K.W.; Lai, K.W.
Developing and testing the effectiveness of a novel health qigong for frail elders in Hong Kong
A preliminary study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 827392, (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frailty-Syndrom
1695 Tekin, L.; Akarsu, S.; Durmus, O.; Çakar, E.; Dinçer, U.; Kiralp, M.Z.
The effect of dry needling in the treatment of myofacial pain syndrome
A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2013, 32(3), 309-315
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1696 Eardley, S.; Brien, S.; Little, P.; Prescott, P.; Lewith, G.
Professional kinesiology practice for chronic low back pain
Single-blind, randomised controlled pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(3), 180-188
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1697 Swamy, S.
A study on haematological manifestations and the efficacy of indicated homoeopathic medicine in the management of rheumatoid arthritis
2011, 1-92 (Dissertation)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Repertorization, Rheumatic diseases
1698 Couilliot, M.F.; Darees, V.; Delahaye, G.; Ercolano, P.; Carcaillé, M.; Vytopilova, P.; Tenenbaum, B.; Vicaut, E.
Acceptability of an acupuncture intervention for geriatric chronic pain
An open pilot study
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(1), 26-31
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1699 Kjeldsen-Kragh, J.; Haugen, M.; Borchgrevink, C.F.; Forre, O.
Vegetarian diet for patients with rheumatoid arthritis-status
Two years after introduction of the diet
Clin Rheumatol, 1994, 13(3), 475-482
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Vegetarianism
1700 Kjeldsen-Kragh, J.; Mellebye, O.J.; Haugen, M.; Mollnes, T.E.; Hammer, H.B.; Sioud, M.; Forre, O.
Changes in laboratory variables in rheumatoid arthritis patients during a trial of fasting and one-year vegetarian diet
Scand J Rheumatol, 1995, 24(2), 85-93
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Vegetarianism