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201 He, X.-R.; Wang, Q.; Li, P.-P.
Acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer-related fatigue
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Asian Pacific J Cancer Prev, 2013, 14(5), 3067-3074
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
202 Shen, X.; Xia, J.; Adams, C.
Acupuncture for schizophrenia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014, 10(CD005475), 1-120
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
203 Ma, R.; Xu, S.; Wen, X.; Wu, Q.; Wu, Y.; Huang, Y.; Fu, W.
Acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder
A systematic review
J Psychol Psychother, 2014, 4(5), 1000155; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
204 Ling, W.-m.; Lui, L.Y.Y.; So, W.K.W.; Chan, K.
Effects of acupuncture and acupressure on cancer-related fatigue
A systematic review
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2014, 41(6), 581-592
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
205 Man, S.-C.; Hung, B.H.B.; Ng, R.M.K.; Yu, X.-C.; Cheung, H.; Fung, M.P.M.; Li, L.S.W.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Tsang, K.W.Y.; Ziea, E.; Wong, V.T.; Zhang, Z.-J.
A pilot controlled trial of a combination of dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation and body acupuncture for post-stroke depression
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 255; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
206 Yang, X.
Effectiveness of an electroacupuncture early intervention in community residents in depressive state
Results from an eight weeks PRCT study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 46 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
207 Zhang, T.; Di, Y.; Worsnop, C.; May, B.; Xue, C.
Ear-acupuncture for smoking cessation
A randomised controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 47 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
208 Zuppa, C.; Prado, C.H. do; Wieck, A.; Zaparte, A.; Barbosa, A.; Bauer, M.E.
Acupuncture for sleep quality, BDNF levels and immunosenescence
A randomized controlled study
Neurosci Lett, 2015, 587, 35-40
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
209 Boyuan, Z.; Yang, C.; Ke, C.; Xueyong, S.; Sheng, L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for psychological symptoms associated with opioid addiction
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2014, 2014, 313549; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Addiction, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
210 Chan, Y.-Y.; Lo, W.-Y.; Li, T.-C.; Shen, L.-J.; Yang, S.-N.; Chen, Y.-H.; Lin, J.-G.
Clinical efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct to methadone treatment services for heroin addicts
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2014, 42(3), 569-586
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
211 Ma, S.; Qu, S.; Huang, Y.; Chen, J.; Lin, R.; Wang, C.; Li, G.; Zhao, C.; Guo, S.; Zhang, Z.
Improvement in quality of life in depressed patients following verum acupuncture or electroacupuncture plus paroxetine
A randomized controlled study of 157 cases
Neural Regen Res, 2012, 7(27), 2115-2122
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
212 Hu, C.; Ma, X.; Shi, R.; Sun, L.; Zhang, D.; Ghuo, Z.; Yang, X.; Wang, S.; Shi, Y.; Xin, S.; Bai, Y.; Tu, Y.; Wu, J.
A randomized comparative effectiveness clinical trial of acupuncture as a complementary and alternative medicine in patients with depression
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl.1), 77 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
213 Mao, J.J.; Farrar, J.T.; Bruner, D.; Zee, J.; Bowman, M.; Seluzicki, C.; DeMichele, A.; Xie, S.X.
Electroacupuncture for fatigue, sleep and psychological distress in breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia
A randomized trial
Cancer, 2014, 120(23), 3744-3751
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
214 Usichenko, T.I.; Wolters, P.; Anders, E.F.; Splieth, C.
Acupuncture reduces pain and autonomic distress during injection of local anaesthetic in children
A pragmatic crossover investigation
Clin J Pain, 2016, 32(1), 82-86
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Dental diseases
215 Chan, Y.-Y.; Lo, W.-Y.; Yang, S.-N.; Chen, Y.-H.; Lin, J.-G.
The benefit of combined acupuncture and antidepressant medication for depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Affect Disord, 2015, 176, 106-117
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
216 Su, T.; Zhou, J.; Liu, Z.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, W.; Chu, H.; Luo, Q.; Lu, J.; An, J.; Liu, B.
The efficacy of electroacupuncture for the treatment of simple female stress urinary incontinence - comparison with pelvic floor muscle training
Studyprotocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 45; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic floor exercises
217 Széchenyi, I.; Antal, Z.; Hegyi, G.
Tracking and evaluating the immediate stress-reducing effect of ear acupuncture through prolactin levels and meridian diagnostics
A randomized, double-blinded, controlled study
Med Acupunct, 2015, 27(1), 23-32
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Prolactin
218 Wang, T.; Wang, L.; Tao, W.; Chen, L.
Acupuncture combined with an antidepressant for patients with depression in hospital
A pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(4), 308-312
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
219 Lee, J.S.; Kim, S.G.; Jung, T.G.; Jung, W.Y.; Kim, S.Y.
Effect of Zhubin (KI9) acupuncture in reducing alcohol craving in patients with alcohol dependence
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(4), 307-311
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Alcohol Addiction
220 Lan, Y.; Wu, X.; Tan, H.J.; Wu, N.; Xing, J.J.; Wu, F.S.; Zhang, L.X.; Liang, F.R.
Auricular acupuncture with seed or pellet attachements for primary insomnia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15(1), 103; (1-14)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
221 Yang, M.H.; Lin, L.C.; Wu, S.C.; Chiu, J.H.; Wang, P.N.; Lin, J.G.
Comparison of the efficacy of aroma-acupressure and aromatherapy for the treatment of dementia-associated agitation
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15(1), 93; (1-8)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder
222 Lan, Y.; Wu, X.; Tan, H.-J.; Wu, N.; Xing, J.-J.; Wu, F.-S.; Zhang, L.-X.; Liang, F.-R.
Auricular acupuncture with seed or pellet attachments for primary insomnia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 103; (1-28)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
223 Kim, J.-E.; Seo, B.-K.; Choi, J.-B.; Kim, H.-J.; Kim, T.-H.; Lee, M.-H.; Kang, K.-W.; Kim, J.-H.; Shin, K.-M.; Lee, S.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, H.-J.; Park, H.-J.; Kim, S.-P.; Baek, Y.-H.; Hong, K.-E.; Choi, S.-M.
Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue
A multicenter, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 314; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
224 Noda, Y.; Izuno, T.; Tsuchiya, Y.; Hayasaka, S.; Matsumoto, K.; Murakami, H.; Ito, A.; Shinse, Y.; Suzuki, A.; Nakamura, M.
Acupuncture-induced changes of vagal function in patients with depression
A preliminary sham-controlled study with press needles
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 193-200
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
225 Bezerra, A.G.; Pires, G.N.; Andersen, M.L.; Tufik, S.; Hachul, H.
Acupuncture to treat sleep disorders in postmenopausal women
A systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 563236, (1-16)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
226 Bastani, F.; Sobhani, M., Ghasemi, H.S.E.
Effect of acupressure on fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis
Glob J Health Sci, 2015, 7(4), 375-381
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
227 Horiuchi, S.; Tsuda, A.; Honda, Y.; Kobayashi, H.; Naruse, M.; Tsuchiyagaito, A.
Mood changes by self-administered acupressure in Japanese college students
A randomized controlled trial
Glob J Health Sci, 2015, 7(4), 40-44
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
228 Wyatt, G.; Frambes, D.; Harris, R.E.; Arnedt, J.T.; Murphy, S.L.; Zick, S.M.
Self-administered acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue
Fidelity considerations
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(4), 18-23
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
229 Chung, K.-F.; Yeung, W.-F.; Yu, Y.-M.; Yung, K.-P.; Zhang, S.-P.; Zhang, Z.-J.; Wong, M.-T.; Lee, W.-K.; Chan, L.-W.
Acupuncture for residual insomnia associated with major depressive disorder
A placebo- and sham-controlled, subject- and assessor-blind, randomized trial
J Clin Psychiatry, 2015, 76(6), e752-e760
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
230 Hmwe, N.T.T.; Subramanian, P.; Tan, L.P.; Chong, W.K.
The effecitveness of acupressure on depression, anxiety and stress in patients with hemodialysis
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2015, 52(2), 509-518
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
231 Shu, S.; Li, T.M.; Fang, F.F.; He, H.L.; Zhou, Q.H.; Gu, W.; Zhou, S.
[Relieving pre-exam anxiety syndrome with wrist-ankle acupuncture: a randomized controlled trial]
J Chin Integr Med; Zhong Xi Yi He Xue Bao, 2011, 9(6), 605-610
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
232 Courtois, I.; Cools, F.; Calsius, J.
Effectiveness of body awareness interventions in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(1), 35-56
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Tanztherapie, Traditional Chinese medicine
233 Fan, L.; Gong, J.; Fu, W.; Chen, Z.; Xu, N.; Liu, J.; Lu, A.; Li, Z.; Wu, T.; Ou, A.; Xie, H.
Gender-related differences in outcomes on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment among depression patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(11), 673-680
Acupuncture, Andrology, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
234 Errington-Evans, N.
Randomised controlled trial on the use of acupuncture in adults with chronic, non-responding anxiety symptoms
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(2), 98-102
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
235 MacPherson, H.; Newbronner, L.; Chamberlain, R.; Richmond, S.J.; Lansdown, H.; Perren, S.; Hopton, A.; Spilsbury, K.
Practitioner perspectives on strategies to promote longer-term benefits of acupuncture or counselling for depression
A qualitative study
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(9), e104077; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Depression, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
236 Metcalf, O.; Varker, T.; Forbes, D.; Phelps, A.; Dell, L.; DiBattista, A.; Ralph, N.; O'Donnell, M.
Efficacy of fifteen emerging interventions for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder
A systematic review
J Traumatic Stress, 2016, 29(1), 88-92
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma, Yoga
237 Hughes, J.G.; Towler, P.; Storey, L.; Wheeler, S.L.; Molassiotis, A.
A feasibility study of auricular therapy and self-administered acupressure for insomnia following cancer treatment
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), 623-627
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ohrakupressur, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
238 Zou, C.; Yang, L.; Wu, Y.; Su, G.; Chen, S.; Guo, X.; Wu, X.; Liu, X.; Lin, Q.
Auricular acupressure on specific points for hemodialysis patients with insomnia
A pilot randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(4), e0122724; (1-13)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
239 Qian, X.; Zhou, X.; You, Y.; Shu, S.; Fang, F.; Huang, S.; Zhou, S.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture for poststroke depression
A single-blind double-simulated randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 748-753
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
240 Genc, F.; Tan, M.
The effect of acupressure application on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in patients with breast cancer
Palliat Support Care, 2015, 13(2), 275-284
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Breast cancer, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
241 Gilomen, S.A.; Lee, C.W.
The efficacy of acupoint stimulation in the treatment of psychological distress
A meta-analysis
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiat, 2015, 48, 140-148
Acupuncture, Bioenergetics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Emotional Freedom Techniques
242 Geib, J.; Rieger, M.A.; Joos, S.; Eschweiler, T.W.; Dresler, T.; Metzger, F.G.
Introduction of auricular acupuncture in elderly patients suffering from major depression
Protocol of a mixed methods feasibility study
Biomed Res Int, 2015, Article ID 678410, (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Depression, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
243 Raith, W.; Schmölzer, G.M.; Resch, B.; Reiterer, F.; Avian, A.; Koestenberger, M.; Urlesberger, B.
Laser acupuncture for neonatal abstinence syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Pediatrics , 2015, 136(5), 876-884
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
244 Han, Y.; Duan, F.; Xu, R.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, H.
Functional exercise in combination with auricular plaster therapy is more conductive to rehabilitation of menopausal women patients with anxiety disorder
Int J Clin Exp Med, 2015, 8(11), 21173-21179
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
245 Lv, Z.-T.; Jiang, W.-X.; Huang, J.-M.; Zhang, J.-M.; Chen, A.-M.
The clinical effect of acupuncture in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 8792167, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Apnea, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
246 Au, D.W.H.; Tsang, H.W.H.; Lee, J.L.C.; Leung, C.H.T.; Lo, J.Y.T.; NGai, S.P.C.; Cheung, W.M.
Psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component stress management program among teaching professionals
A randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention (CB) with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach
Behav Res Ther, 2016, 80, 10-16
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Psychosomatic medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Stress
247 Kim, J.-E.; Seo, B.-K.; Choi, J.-B.; Kim, H.-J.; Kim, T.-H.; Lee, M.-H.; Kang, K.-W.; Kim, J.-H.; Shin, K.-M.; Lee, S.; Jung, S.-Y., Kim, A.-R.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, H.-J.; Park, H.-J.; Kim, S.-P.; Baek, Y.-H.; Hong, K.-E.; Choi, S.-M.
Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue
A multicenter, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 314; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
248 Nordio, M.; Romanelli, F.
Efficacy of wrists overnight compression (HT 7 point) on insomniacs
Possible role of melatonin?
Minerva Med, 2008, 99(6), 539-547
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Melatonin
249 Bergdahl, I.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Auricular acupuncture and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
A randomised controlled study
Sleep Disord, 2016, Article ID 7057282, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
250 Chatwin, H.; Stapleton, P.; Porter, B.; Devine, S.; Sheldon, T.
The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional freedom techniques in reducing depression and anxiety among adults
A pilot study
IMCJ, 2016, 15(2), 27-34
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Bioenergetics, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Emotional Freedom Techniques
251 Shergis, J.L.; Ni, X.; Jackson, M.L.; Zhang, A.L.; Guo, X.; Li, Y.; Lu, C.; Xue, C.C.
A systematic review of acupuncture for sleep quality in people with insomnia
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 26, 11-20
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
252 Zeng, H.; Liu, M.; Wang, P.; Kang, J.; Lu, F.; Pan, L.
The effects of acupressure training on sleep quality and cognitive function of older adults
A 1-year randomized controlled trial
Res Nurs Health, 2016, 39(5), 328-336
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
253 Sun, Y.-J.; Yuan, J.-M.; Yang, Z.-M.
Effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for primary insomnia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 217; (1-14)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
254 Chiu, H.Y.; Hsieh, Y.J.; Tsai, P.S.
Acupuncture to reduce sleep disturbances in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Obstet Gynecol, 2016, 127(3), 507-515
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
255 Mao, H.; Mao, J.J.; Guo, M.; Cheng, K.; Wei, J.; Shen, X.; Shen, X.
Effects of infrared laser moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Cancer, 2016, 122(23), 3667-3672
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
256 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.C.; Lin, W.C.; Bovbjerg, D.H.; Londen, G.J. van
Pilot randomized controlled trial of auricular point acupressure to manage symptom clusters of pain, fatigue, and disturbed sleep in breast cancer patients
Cancer Nurs, 2016, 39(5), 402-410
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ohrakupressur, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
257 Yeung, W.-F.; Chung, K.-F.; Yu, Y.-M.B.; Lao, L.
What predicts a positive response to acupuncture?
A secondary analysis of three randomised controlled trials of insomnia
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(1), 24-29
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
258 Choi, T.-Y.; Kim, J.I.; Lim, H.-J.; Lee, M.S.
Acupuncture for managing cancer-related insomnia
A systematic review of randomized clilnical trials
Integr Cancer Ther, 2017, 16(2), 135-146
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
259 Hong, S.-S.; Cho, S.-H.
Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with acupuncture
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(3), 150-157
Acupuncture, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
260 Arab, Z.; Shariati, A.R.; Asayesh, H.; Vakili, M.A.; Bahrami-Taghanaki, H.; Azizi, H.
A sham-controlled trial of acupressure on the quality of sleep and life in haemodialysis patients
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(1), 2-6
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
261 Wang, Z.; Wang, X.; Liu, J.; Chen, J.; Liu, X.; Nie, G.; Jorgenson, K.; Sohn, K.C.; Huang, R.; Liu, M.; Liu, B.; Kong, J.
Acupuncture treatment modulates the corticostriatal reward circuitry in major depressive disorder
J Psychiatr Res, 2017, 84, 18-26
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
262 Fan, L.; Fu, W.; Chen, Z.; Xu, N.; Liu, J.; Lu, A.; Li, Z.; Su, S.; Wu, T.; Ou, A.
Curative effect of acupuncture on quality of life in patient with depression
A clinical randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(2), 151-159
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
263 Kuo, S.Y.; Tsai, S.H.; Chen, S.L.; Tzeng, Y.L.
Auricular acupressure relieves anxiety and fatigue, and reduces cortisol levels in post-caesarean section women
A single-blind, randomised controlled study
Int J Nurs Stud, 2016, 53, 17-26
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
264 Attias, S.; Boker, L.K.; Arnon, Z.; Ben-Arye, E.; Bar'am, A.; Sroka, G.; Matter, I.; Somri, M.; Schiff, E.
Effectiveness of integrating individualized and generic complementary medicine treatments with standard care versus standard care alone for reducing preoperative anxiety
J Clin Anesth, 2016, 29, 54-64
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Surgery, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese medicine
265 Martins, F.
Einflussfaktoren auf das Therapieergebnis und die weitere Nutzung von Komplementärmedizin
2016, 1-61 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Case taking, Depression, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
266 Bosch, P.; Noort, M.; Staudte, H.; Lim, S.; Yeo, S.; Coenen, A.; Luijtelaar, G. van
Sleep disorders in patients with depression or schizophrenia
A randomized controlled trial using acupuncture treatment
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(5), 789-796
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
267 Chung, K.-F.; Yeung, W.-F.; Leung, F.C.-Y.; Zhang, S.-P.
Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and response to acupuncture for insomnia
An analysis of two randomized placebo-controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(5), 797-801
Acupuncture, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
268 Wang, X.; Wang, Z.; Liu, J.; Chen, J.; Liu, X.; Nie, G.; Byun, J.S.; Liang, Y.; Park, J.; Huang, R.; Liu, M.; Liu, B.; Kong, J.
Repeated acupuncture treatments modulate amygdala resting state functional connectivity of depressive patients
Neuroimage Clin, 2016, 12, 746-752
Acupuncture, Depression, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
269 Shu, Q.; Wang, H.; Litscher, D.; Wu, S.; Chen, L.; Gaischek, I.; Wang, L.; He, W.; Zhou, H.; Litscher, G.; Liang, F.
Acupuncture and moxibustion have different effects on fatigue by regulating the autonomic nervous system
A pilot controlled clinical trial
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
270 Zhang, Z.-X.; Li, C.-R.; Rong, P.-J.; Bai, Z.-H.; Hill, A.M.; Jing, Q.; Ren, L.; Wang, C.-Y.
Efficacy and safety of auricular therapy for depression
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(5), 256-267
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
271 Bo, A.; Si, L.; Wang, Y.; Xiu, L.; Wu, R.; Li, Y.; Mu, R.; Ga, L.; Miao, M.; Shuang, F.; Wu, Y.; Jin, Q.; Tong, S.; Wuyun, G.; Guan, W.; Mo, R.; Hu, S.; Zhang, L.; Peng, R.; Bao, L.
Clinical trial research on Mongolian medical warm acupuncture in treating insomnia
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6190285, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
272 Kwan, R.Y.; Leung, M.C.; Lai, C.K.
The effect of acupressure on agitation and salivary cortisol in people with dementia
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 903-910
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dementia, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder, Cortisol
273 Zeng, Y.; Luo, T.; Finnegan-John, J.; Cheng, A.S.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(3), 193-200
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
274 Chung, K.F.; Yeung, W.F.; Zhang, S.P.; Zhang, Z.J.; Wong, M.T.; Lee, W.K.; Chan, K.W.
Acupuncture for persistent insomnia associated with major depressive disorder
A randomised controlled trial
Hong Kong Med J, 2016, 22(Suppl 2), S9-S14
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
275 King, H.C.; Spence, D.L.; Hickey, A.H.; Sargent, P.; Elesh, R.; Connelly, C.D.
Auricular acupuncture for sleep disturbance in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
A feasibility study
Mil Med, 2015, 180(5), 582-590
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
276 Kurebayashi, L.F.S.; Silva, M.J.P. da
Efficacy of Chinese auriculotherapy for stress in nursing staff
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2014, 22(3), 371-378
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
277 Garland, S.N.; Gehrman, P.; Barg, F.K.; Xie, S.X.; Mao, J.J.
CHoosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE)
Design of a patient centered comparative effectiveness trial of acupuncture and cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia
Contemp Clin Trials, 2016, 47, 349-355 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
278 Wiles, M.D.; Mamdani, J.; Pullman, M.; Andrzejowski, J.C.
A randomised controlled trial examining the effect of acupuncture at the EX-HN3 (Yintang) point on pre-operative anxiety levels in neurosurgical patients
Anaesthesia, 2017, 72(3), 335-342
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
279 Lorent, L. de; Agorastos, A.; Yassouridis, A.; Kellner, M.; Muhtz, C.
Auricular acupuncture versus progressive muscle relaxation in patients with anxiety disorders or major depressive disorder
A prospective parallel group clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(4), 191-199
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
280 Waits, A.; Tang, Y.-R.; Cheng, H.-M.; Tai, C.-J.; Chien, L.-Y.
Acupressure effect on sleep quality
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep Med Rev, 2018, 37, 24-34
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
281 Shin, N.Y.; Lim, Y.J.; Yang, C.H.; Kim, C.
Acupuncture for alcohol use disorder
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7823278, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Alcohol Addiction
282 Tiwari, A.; Lao, L.; Wang, A.X.-M.; Cheung, D.S.T.; So, M.K.P.; Yu, D.S.F.Y.; Lum, T.Y.S.; Fung, H.Y.K.Y.; Yeung, J.W.F.; Zhang, Z.-J.
Self-administered acupressure for symptom management among Chinese family caregivers with caregiver stress
A randomized, wait-list controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 424; (1-12)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pflege
283 Hosseinabadi, R.; Biranvand, S.; Pournia, Y.; Anbari, K.
The effect of acupressure on pain and anxiety caused by venipuncture
J Infus Nurs, 2015, 38(6), 397-405
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
284 Zick, S.M.; Sen, A.; Wyatt, G.K.; Murphy, S.L.; Arnedt, J.T.; Harris, R.E.
Investigation of 2 types of self-administered acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Oncol, 2016, 2(11), 1470-1476
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
285 Shen, K.; Cho, Y.; Pascoe, E.M.; Hawley, C.M.; Oliver, V.; Hughes, K.M.; Baer, R.; Frazier, J.; Jarvis, E.; Tan, K.-S.; Liu, X.; Gobe, G.; Johnson, D.W.
The SIESTA trial
A randomized study investigating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of acupressure versus sham therapy for improving sleep quality in patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7570352, (1-10)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
286 Yang, C.H.; Choi, S.H.; Kim, J.S.; Ryu, Y.H.; Lim, Y.J.; Kim, M.S.; Sohn, J.W.; Oh, S.S.; Kim, C.; Lee, M.Y.
The effects of acupuncture stimulation for brain activation and alcohol abstinence self-efficacy
Functional MRI study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 2850124, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Alcohol Addiction
287 Hmwe, N.T.T.; Subramaniam, P.; Tan, L.P.
Effectiveness of acupressure in promoting sleep quality
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 283-293
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
288 Guo, T.; Guo, Z.; Zhang, W.; Ma, W.; Yang, X.; Yang, X.; Hwang, J.; He, X.; Chen, X.; Ya, T.
Electroacupuncture and cognitive behavioural therapy for subsyndromal depression among undergraduates
A controlled clinical trial
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34, 356-363
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
289 Zarei, S.; Shayestehfar, M.; Memari, A.H.; SeifBarghi, T.; Sobhani, V.
Acupuncture decreases competitive anxiety prior to a competition in young athletes
A randomized controlled trial pilot study
J Complement Integr Med, 2017, 14(1), 20150085; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
290 Grant, S.; Colaiaco, B.; Motala, A.; Shanman, R.; Sorbero, M.; Hempel, S.
Acupuncture for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Trauma Dissociation, 2018, 19(1), 39-58
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
291 Dong, B.; Chen, Z.; Yin, X.; Li, D.; Ma, J.; Yin, P.; Cao, Y.; Lao, L.; Xu, S.
The efficacy of acupuncture for treating depression-related insomnia compared with a control group
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Biomed Res Int, 2017, 2017, 9614810; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
292 Wang, T.; Xu, C.; Pan, K.; Xiong, H.
Acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17(1), 163; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
293 Amorim Arox, F.H. de; Oliveira Gondim, I.T.G. de; Wanderley Santos, E.L.; Gracas Wanderley de Sales Coriolano, M.; Asano, A.G.C.; Asano, N.M.J.
Acupuncture as adjuvant therapy for sleep disorders in Parkinson's disease
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(1), 33-38
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
294 Garland, S.N.; Xie, S.X.; Li, Q.; Seluzicki, C.; Basal, C.; Mao, J.J.
Comparative effectiveness of electro-acupuncture versus gabapentin for sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes
A randomized trial
Menopause, 2017, 24(5), 517-523
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
295 Lee, S.-H.; Lim, S.M.
Acupuncture for insomnia after stroke
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 228; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
296 Wu, Q.; Hu, X.; Wen, X.; Li, F.; Fu, W.
Clinical study of acupuncture treatment on motor aphasia after stroke
Technol Health Care, 2016, 24(Suppl 2), S691-S696
Acupuncture, Aphasia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
297 Bastani, F.
Effect of acupressure on maternal anxiety in women with gestational diabetes mellitus
A randomized clinical trial
Clin Nurs Res, 2016, 25(3), 325-341
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Diabetes mellitus, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
298 Kao, Y.H.; Huang, Y.C.; Chung, U.L.; Hsu, W.N.; Tang, Y.T.; Liao, Y.H.
Comparisons for effectiveness of aromatherapy and acupressure massage on quality of life in career women
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(6), 451-460
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Occupational health, Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Origanum, Origanum majorana, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia sclarea, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
299 Cheng, C.S.; Chen, L.Y.; Ning, Z.Y.; Zhang, C.Y.; Chen, H.; Chen, Z.; Zhu, X.Y.; Xie, J.
Acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue in lung cancer patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial
Support Care Cancer, 2017, 25(12), 3807-3814
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
300 Klausenitz, C.; Hacker, H.; Hesse, T.; Kohlmann, T.; Endlich, K.; Hahnenkamp, K.; Usichenko, T.
Auricular acupuncture for exam anxiety in medical students
A randomized crossover investigation
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(12), e0168338; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine