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301 Farhadi, K.; Schwebel, D.C.; Saeb, M.; Choubsaz, M.; Mohammadi, R.; Ahmadi, A.
The effectiveness of wet-cupping for nonspecific low back pain in Iran
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 9-1531
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
302 Riehl, G.
Anwendungsbeobachtung der seriellen Akupunkturbehandlung von Lumbago und Kopfschmerz in der Allgemeinpraxis
Dt Z Aku, 2008, 51(4), 26-29
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Lumbago, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
303 Black, C.D.; Oconnor, P.J.
Acute effects of dietary ginger on quadriceps muscle pain during moderate-intensity cycling exercise
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2008, 18(6), 653-664
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger, Muscle pain (unspecified)
304 Vas, J.
Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain
Different components of the therapeutic effect
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S18 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
305 Taylor, S.L.; Kaur, M.; LoSicco, K.; Willard, J.; Camacho, F.; O'Rourke, K.S.; Feldman, S.R.
Pilot study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pain and mood in fibromyalgia syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 15-23
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
306 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Willich, S.N.
Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of selected musculoskeletal system disorders
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S52 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
307 Duncan, B.; McDonough-Means, S. Worden, K.; Schnyer, R.; Andrews, J.; Meaney, F.J.
Effectiveness of osteopathy in the cranial field and myofascial release versus acupuncture as complementary treatment for children with spastic celebral palsy
A pilot study
JAOA, 2008, 108(10), 559-570
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
308 Chen, X.; Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Hu, K.; Zhang, H.; Zhao, L.; Li, Y.; Liu, L.; Mang, L.; Yu, S.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and moxibustion to treat Bell's palsy according to different stages
Design protocoll
Contemp Clin Trials, 2009, 30(4), 347-353
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
309 Targino, R.A.; Imamura, M.; Kaziyama, H.H.S.; Souza, L.P.M.; Hsing, W.T.; Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, S.T.; Soares Azevedo Neto, R.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture added to usual treatment for fibromyalgia
J Rehabil Med, 2008, 40(7), 582-588
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
310 Wayne, P.M.; Kerr, C.E.; Schnyer, R.N.; Legedza, A.T.; Savetsky-German, J.; Shields, M.H.; Buring, J.E.; Davis, R.B.; Conboy, L.A.; Highfield, E.; Parton, B.; Thomas, P.; Laufer, M.R.
Japanese-style acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain in adolescents and young women
Results of a randomized sham-controlled trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2008, 21(5), 247-257
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
311 Elden, H.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.C.; Stener-Victorin, E.; Hagberg, H.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Randomised double-blinded controlled trial comparing acupuncture with non-penetrating sham acupuncture
Brit J Obstetrics Gyn, 2008, 115(13), 1655-1668
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
312 Arnold, A.A.; Ross, B.E.; Silka, P.A.
Efficacy and feasibility of acupuncture for patients in the ED with acute, nonpenetrating muscoskeletal injury of the extremeties
Am J Emerg Med, 2009, 27, 280-284
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
313 Chen, M.-R.; Wang, P.; Cheng, G.; Guo, X.; Wei, G.-W.; Cheng, X.-H.
The warming acupuncture for treatment of sciatica in 30 cases
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(1), 50-53
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
314 Meade, T.W.; Dyer, S.; Browne, W.; Townsend, J.; Frank, A.O.
Low back pain of mechanical origin
Randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment
BMJ, 1990, 300, 1431-1437
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
315 Sato, M.; Inubushi, M.; Shiga, T.; Hirata, K.; Okamoto, S.; Kamibayashi, T.; Tanimura, K.; Tamaki, N.
Therapeutic effects of acupuncture in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A prospective study using (18)F-FDG-PET
Ann Nucl Med, 2009, 23(3), 311-316
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
316 Yan, T.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation on acupuncture points improves muscle function in subjects after acute stroke
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(5), 312-316
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
317 Lee, S.-H.; Lee, B.-C.
Electrocacupuncture relieves pain in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Three-arm randomized trial
Urology, 2009, 73(5), 1936-1041
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
318 Relton, C.; Smith, C.; Raw, J.; Walters, C.; Adebajo, A.O.; Thomas, K.J.; Young, T.A.
Healthcare provided by a homeopath as an adjunct to usual care for Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Results of a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(2), 77-82
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
319 Taechaarpornkul, W.; Suvapan, D.; Theppanom, C.; Chantipwaree, C.; Chirawatkul, A.
Comparison of the effectiveness of six and two acupuncture point regimens in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(1), 3-8
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
320 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Avins, A.L.; Erro, J.H.; Ichikawa, L.; Barlow, W.E.; Delaney, K.; Hawkes, R.; Hamilton, L.; Pressman, A.; Khalsa, P.S.; Deyo, R.A.
A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(9), 858-866
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
321 Yuan, J.; Purepong, N.; Hunter, R.F.; Kerr, D.P.; Park, J.; Bradbury, I.; McDonough, S.
Different frequencies of acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain
An assessor-blinded pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(3), 131-140
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
322 Warnrock, M.; McBean, D.; Suter, A.; Tan, J.; Whittaker, P.
Effectiveness and safety of Devil' Claw tablets in patients with general rheumatic disorders
Phytother Res, 2007, 21(12), 1228-1233
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases
323 Miyazaki, S.; Hagihara, A.; Kanda, R.; Mukaino, Y.; Nobutomo, K.
Applicability of press needles to a double-blind trial
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(5), 438-444
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
324 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
325 Uehleke, B.; Stange, R.
A clinical surrogate model for proof of efficacy of external phytomedicines for muscle pain
Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study in volunteers with muscle pain due to physical training
Phytomed, 2009, 16(6-7), 509-512
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Camphora, Eucalyptus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Oleum, Oleum terebinthinae, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
326 Taibi, D.M.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.
A feasibility study of valerian extract for sleep disturbance in person with arthritis
Biol Res Nurs, 2009, 10(4), 409-417
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
327 Ali, A.; Njike, V.Y.; Northrup, V.; Sabina, A.B.; Williams, A.L.; Liberti, L.S.; Perlman, A.I.; Adelson, H.; Katz, D.L.
Intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers' Cocktail) for fibromyalgia
A placebo-controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 247-257
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
328 Panton, L.B.; Figueroa, A.; Kingsley, J.D.; Hornbuckle, L.; Wilson, J.; St. John, N.; Abood, D.; Mathis, R.; VanTassel, J.; McMillan, V.
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 321-328
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
329 Kiyak, E.K.
A new nonpharmacological method in fibromyalgia
The use of wool
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 399-405
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
330 Alentorn-Geli, E.; Moras, G.; Padilla, J.; Fernandez-Sola, J.; Bennett, R.M.; Lazaro-Haro, C.; Pons, S.
Effect of acute and chronic whole-body vibration exercise on serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 573-578
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Vibration therapy
331 Lathia, A.T.; Jung, S.M.; Chen, L.X.
Efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for chronic shoulder pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 613-618
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
332 Medhi, B.; Kishore, K.; Singh, U.; Seth, S.D.
Comparative clinical trial of castor oil and diclofenac sodium in patients with osteoarthritis
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(10), 1469-1473
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rizinus communis
333 Wang, S.-M.; DeZinno, P.; Lin, E.C.; Lin, H.; Yue, J.J.; Berman, M.R.; Braveman, F.; Kain, Z.N.
Auricular acupuncture as a treatment for pregnant women who have low back and posterior pelvic pain
A pilot study
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2009, 201(3), 271.e1-271.e9
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
334 FitzGerald, M.P.; Anderson, R.U.; Potts, J.; Payne, C.K.; Peters, K.M.; Clemens, J.Q.; Kotarinos, R.; Fraser, L.; Cosby, A.; Fortman, C.; Neville, C.; Badillo, S.; Odabachian, L.; Sanfield, A.; O'Dougherty, B.; Halle-Podell, R.; Cen, L.; Chuai, S.; Landis, J.R.; Mickelberg, K.; Barrell, T.; Kusek, J.W.; Nyberg, L.M.
Randomized multicenter feasibility trial of myofascial physical therapy for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes
J Urol, 2009, 182(2), 570-580 (Zweitveröffentlichung)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bladder infection, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain
335 Witt, C.M.; Lüdtke, R.; Baur, R.; Willich, S.N.
Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic low back pain
A prospective observational study with 2 years' follow-up
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(4), 334-339
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Pain, Chronic pain
336 Harris, R.E.; Zubieta, J.-K.; Scott, D.J.; Napadow, V.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture and placebo (sham) acupuncture are differentiated by their effects on my-opioid receptors (MORs)
NeuroImage, 2009, 47(3), 1077-1085
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
337 Politti, F.; Vitti, M.; Amorim, C.F.; Oliveira Tosello, D. de; Palomari, E.T.
Correspondence of the auricular acupoint with the upper trapezius muscle
A electromyographic study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(1), 26-30
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine
338 Kozlovskaya, L.V.; Mukhin, N.A.; Rameev, V.V.; Sarkisova, I.A.; Epstein, O.I.
Potentiated antibodies to tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the therapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Bull Exp Biol Med, 2003, (Suppl. 1), 152-154
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
339 Pirtkien, R.; Seybold, G.
Vergleichende Untersuchungen über die Wirksamkeit verschiedener Medikamente bei der Behandlung der primär chronischen Polyarthritis
Hippokrates, 1965, 36(17), 664-668
Arthritis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Colchicum, Colocynthis, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Ledum, Physical therapy, Sepia, Silicea, Spigelia, Spiraea ulmaria, Sulfur
340 Mist, S.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Aickin, M.
Effects of questionnaire-based diagnosis and training on inter-rater reliability among practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 703-709
Doctor-patient relationship, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Practice, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
341 Kuptniratsaikul, V.; Thanakhumtorn, S.; Chinswangwatanakul, P.; Wattanamongkonsil, L.; Thamlikitkul, V.
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 891-897
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Curcuma, Curcuma domestica, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
342 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Hill, J.C.; Hay, E.M.
The relationship between patient and practitioner expectations and preferences and clinical outcomes in a trial of exercise and acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Eur J Pain, 2010, 14(4), 402-409
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
343 Hupperets, M.D.; Verhagen, E.A.; Mechelen, W. van
Effect of unsupervised home based proprioceptive training on recurrences of ankle sprain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339(91), b2684; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Sprain
344 Schencking, M.; Otto, A.; Deutsch, T.; Sandholzer, H.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 104; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
345 Oben, J.; Enonchong, E.; Kothari, S.; Chambliss, W.; Garrison, R.; Dolnick, D.
Phellodendron and Citrus extracts benefit joint health in osteoarthritis patients
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 38; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
346 Sundberg, T.; Petzold, M.; Wandell, P.; Ryden, A.; Falkenberg, T.
Exploring integrative medicine for back and neck pain
A pragmatic randomised clinical pilot trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 33; (1-12)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
347 Glazov, G.; Schattner, P.; Lopez, D.; Shandley, K.
Laser acupuncture for chronic non-specific low back pain
A controlled clinical trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(3), 94-100
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
348 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
349 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training
350 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Ichikawa, L.; Avins, A.L.; Barlow, W.E.; Khalsa, P.S.; Deyo, R.A.
Characteristics of patients with chronic back pain who benefit from acupuncture
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 114; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Patient structure, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
351 Burgos, R.A.; Hancke, J.L.; Bertoglio, J.C.; Aguirre, V.; Arriagada, S.; Calvo, M.; Canceras, D.D.
Efficacy of an Andrographis paniculata composition for the relief of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
A prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2009, 28(8), 931-946
Andrographis paniculata, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
352 Lansdown, H.; Howard, K.; Brealey, S.; MacPherson, H.
Acupuncture for pain and osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study for an open parallel-arm randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 130; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
353 Sherman, K.J.; Hawkes, R.J.; Ichikawa, L.; Cherkin, D.C.; Deyo, R.A.; Avins, A.L.; Khalsa, P.S.
Comparing recruitment strategies in a study of acupuncture for chronic back pain
BMC Med Res Methodol, 2009, 9, 69; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
354 Lynch, M.E.; Sawynok, J.; Bouchard, A.
A pilot trial of CFQ for treatment of fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1057-1058
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
355 Simma, I.; Gleditsch, J.M.; Simma, L.; Piehslinger, E.
Immediate effects of microsystem acupuncture in patients with oromyofacial pain and craniomandibular disorders (CMD)
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Brit Dent J, 2009, 207(12), E26 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
356 Staiger, C.; Giannetti, B.
Beinwellwurzelextrakt in der Behandlung akuter Rückenschmerzen
Ergebnisse einer klinischen Prüfung
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(Suppl.1 Kongressband), S32 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Symphytum
357 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.; Li, L.S.W.
Acupuncture of motor-implicated acupoints on subacute stroke patients
An fMRI evaluation study
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 233-241
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
358 Shen, Y.F.; Goddard, G.
Functional MRI and acupuncture (large intestine 4 acupoint) in patients with myofascial pain of the jaw muscles
A pilot randomized trial
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 263-268
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
359 Shen, Y.F.; Younger, J.; Goddard, G.; Mackey, S.
Randomized clinical trial of acupuncture for myofascial pain of the jaw muscles
J Orofac Pain, 2009, 23(4), 353-359
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
360 Linschoten, R. van; Middelkoop, M. van; Berger, M.Y.; Heintjes E.M.; Verhaar, J.A.; Willemsen, S.P.; Koes, B.W.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.
Supervised exercise therapy versus usual care for patellofemoral pain syndrome
An open label randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b4074; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
361 Zhang, S.P.; Yip, T.P.; Li, Q.S.
Acupuncture treatment for plantar fasciitis
A randomized controlled trial with six months follow-up
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 154108; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
362 Li, L.C.; Wong, R.W.; Rabie, A.B.
Clinical effect of a topical herbal ointment on pain in temporomandibular disorders
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1311-1317
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Phytomedicine, Ping On, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Dental diseases
363 Ahn, A.C.; Schnyer, R.; Conboy, L.; Laufer, M.R.; Wayne, P.M.
Electrodermal measures of Jing-Well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1293-1305
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
364 Rancan, S.V.; Bataglion, C.; Bataglion, S.A.; Bechara, O.M.; Semprini, M.; Siessere, S.; Sousa, J.P.; Crippa, J.A.; Hallak, J.E.; Regalo, S.C.
Acupuncture and temporomandibular disorders
A 3-month follow-up EMG study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1307-1310
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
365 Richmond, S.J.; Brown, S.R.; Campion, P.D.; Porter, A.J.; Moffett, J.A.; Jackson, D.A.; Featherstone, V.A.; Taylor, A.J.
Therapeutic effects of magnetic and copper bracelets in osteoarthritis
A randomised placebo-controlled crossover trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 249-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
366 Sterling, M.; Valentin, S.; Vicenzino, B.; Souvlis, T.; Connelly, L.B.
Dry needling and exercise for chronic whiplash
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 160; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
367 Lewith, G.; White, P.; Little, P.; Prescott, P.; Irwin, V.; Hill, C.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis pain
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the relative effects of real acupuncture and two placebos with respect to patient empathy, empowerment, and the practitioner on treatment outcome
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 209 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Doctor-patient relationship, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
368 Paterson, C.; Unwin, J.; Joire, D.
Outcomes of traditional Chinese medicine (traditional acupuncture) treatment for people with long-term conditions
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16, 3-9
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic diseases, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
369 Hohmann, C.; Lauche, R.; Choi, K.-E.; Saha, F.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.; Musial, F.
Quantitative sensory testing in patients with chronic neck pain before and after the application of the acupressure pad
A randomized, controlled pilot study
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 212-213 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
370 Bishop, F.; Hill, C.; White, P.; Walker, J.; Lewith, G.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis
A qualitative analysis to interpret the results of a randomised controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 214-215 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
371 Meng, C.-R; Fan, L.; Fu, W.-B.; Li, Y.
Clinical research on abdominal acupuncture plus conventional acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(4), 249-252
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
372 Berg, I. van den
Health-related quality of life in patients with musculoskeletal complaints in a general acupuncture practice
An observational study
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 257 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
373 Ross, J.; White, A.; Ernst, E.
Western, minimal acupuncture for neck pain
A cohort study
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(1), 5-8
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
374 Tukmachi, E.S.
Frozen shoulder
A comparison of Western and Traditional Chinese approaches and a clinical study of its acupuncture treatment
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(1), 9-21
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Systems comparison, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
375 Lindall, S.
Is acupuncture for pain relief in general practice cost-effective?
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 97-100
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
376 Ip, V.H.Y.
The use of acupuncture for pain relief in a Chinese hospital clinic
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 101-109
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
377 Itoh, K.; Okada, K.; Kwakita, K.
A proposed experimental model of myofascial trigger points in human muscle after slow eccentric exercises
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 2-13
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
378 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
An open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
379 Vas, J.; Perea-Milla, E.; Méndez, C.
Acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee
A large case series
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 23-28
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
380 Mandel, D.R.; Eichas, K.; Holmes, J.
Bacillus coagulans
A viable adjunct therapy for relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis according to a randomized, controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 1; (1-7)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Microbiological therapy, Placebo-controlled, Probiotics, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
381 Fu, W.B.; Liang, Z.H.; Zhu, X.P.; Yu, P.; Zhang, J.F.
Analysis on the effect of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylosis with different syndrome types
Chin J Integr Med, 2009, 15(6), 426-430
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
382 Ullmann, G.; Williams, H.G.; Hussey, J.; Durstine, J.L.; McClenaghan, B.A.
Effects of Feldenkrais exercises on balance, mobility, balance confidence, and gait performance in community-dwelling adults age 65 and older
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(1), 97-105
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Feldenkrais, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
383 Wagenlehner, F.M.E.; Schneider, H.; Ludwig, M.; Schnitker, J.; Braehler, E.; Weidner, W.
A pollen extract (Cernilton) in patients with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A multicentre, randomised, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
Eur Urol, 2009, 56(3), 544-551
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pollen-/Blütenstaub, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pain, Pelvic girdle pain
384 Park, S.H.; Kim, S.K.; Shin, S.H.; Kim, H.G.; Choe, J.Y.
Effects of AIF on knee osteoarthritis patients
Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Korean J Physiol Pharmacol, 2009, 13(1), 33-37
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Rheumatic diseases, Panax, Panax notoginseng
385 Willich, S.N.; Rossnagel, K.; Roll, S.; Wagner, A.; Mune, O.; Erlendson, J.; Kharazmi, A.; Sorensen, H.; Winther, K.
Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomised controlled trial
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 87-93
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Rosa, Rosa canina
386 Gunnarsdottir, T.J.; Peden-McAlpine, C.
Effects fo reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms
A multiple case study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(3), 167-172
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
387 Jiang, M.; Zhao, J.; Lu, A.; Zha, Q.; He, Y.
Does gastrointestinal adverse drug reaction influence therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(2), 143-144
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Adverse effect
388 Brown, D.; Chevalier, G.; Hill, M.
Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 265-273
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles
389 Song, R.; Roberts, B.L.; Lee, E.O.; Lam, P.; Bae, S.C.
A randomized study of the effects of T'ai Chi on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and fear of falling in women with osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 227-233
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
390 Fioravanti, A.; Bellisai, B.; Capitani, S.; Manica, P.; Paolazzi, G.; Galeazzi, M.
Phytothermotherapy
A possible complementary therapy for fibromyalgia patients
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 2009, 27(5 Suppl. 56), S29-S32
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Thermotherapy
391 He, D.; Hostmark, A.T.; Veiersted, K.B.; Medbo, J.I.
Effect of intensive acupuncture on pain-related social and psychological variables for women with chronic neck and shoulder pain
An RCT with six month and three year follow up
Acupunct Med, 2005, 23(2), 52-61
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
392 Tough, L.
Lack of effect of acupuncture on electromyographic (EMG) activity
A randomised controlled trial in healthy volunteers
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24(2), 55-60
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
393 Usichenko, T.I.; Dinse, M.; Lysenyuk, V.P.; Wendt, M.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.
Auricular acupuncture reduces intraoperative fentanyl requirement during hip arthroplasty
A randomized double-blinded study
Acupunct Electrother Res, 2006, 31, 213-221
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
394 Cox, H.; Tilbrook, H.; Aplin, J.; Chuang, L.-H.; Hewitt, C.; Jayakody, S.; Semlyen, A.; Soares, M.O.; Torgerson, D.; Trewhela, A.; Watt, I.; Worthy, G.
A pragmatic multi-centred randomised controlled trial of yoga for chronic low back pain
Trial protocol
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 76-80 (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness, Yoga
395 Katsoulis, J.; Ausfeld-Hafter, B.; Windecker-Getaz, I.; Katsoulis, N.; Blagojevic, N.; Mericske-Stern, R.
Laser acupuncture for myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles
Schweiz Z Ganzheitsmed, 2010, 120(3), 213-219
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
396 Itoh, K.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of acupuncture to treat fibromyalgia
A preliminary randomised controlled trial
Chin Med, 2010, 5(1), 11; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
397 Chan, D.K.; Johnson, M.I.; Sun, K.O.; Doble, S.J.; Jenkins, S.
Electrical acustimulation of the wrist for chronic neck pain
A randomized, sham-controlled trial using a wrist-ankle acustimulation device
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(4), 320-326
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
398 Kim, E.J.; Jang, M.K.; Yoon, E.H.; Jung, C.Y.; Nam, D.W.; Lee, S.D.; Kim, K.S.
Efficacy of pharmacopuncture using root bark of Ulmus davidiana Planch in patients with knee osteoarthritis
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2010, 3(1), 16-23
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ulmus, Ulmus davidiana, Pharmacopuncture
399 Collazo Chao, E.
Efectividad de la terapia acupuntural en el alivio del dolor en pacientes con fibromialgia
Effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for pain relief in patients with fibromyalgia
Rev Int Acupuntura, 2010, 4(1), 52-58
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
400 Pfister, D.G.; Cassileth, B.R.; Deng, G.E.; Yeung, K.S.; Lee, J.S.; Garrity, D.; Cronin, A.; Lee, N.; Kraus, D.; Shaha, A.R.; Shah, J.; Vickers, A.J.
Acupuncture for pain and dysfunction after neck dissection
Results of a randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(15), 2565-2570
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Lymphatic system, Neck, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine