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101 Stener-Victorin, E.; Jedel, E.; Janson, P.O.; Bergmann Sverrisdottir, Y.
Low-frequency electro-acupuncture and physical exercise decrease high muscle sympathetic nerve activity in polycystic ovary syndrome
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol, 2009, 297, R387-R395
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
102 Chae, Y.; Lee, H.; Kim, H.; Kim, C.-H.; Chang, D.-I.; Kim, K.-M.; Park, H.-J.
Parsing brain activity associated with acupuncture treatment in Parkinson's diseases
Mov Disord, 2009, 24(12), 1794-1802
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Parkinson's disease, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
103 Yang, C.P.; Hsieh, C.L.; Wang, N.H.; Li, T.C.; Hwang, K.L.; Yu, S.C.; Chang, M.H.
Acupuncture in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(4), 327-333
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 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
105 Wei, J.; Kaps, M.; Gerriets, T.; Rujiao, H.
Effects of electro-acupuncture at L14 with Deqi compared to Sham acupuncture on blood flow in the middle cerebral artery of healthy subjects
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(2), 81-86
Acupuncture, Arteries, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
106 Taehan, Y.; Jungsuk, Y.; Hwiyong, L.; Beomyong, S.; Lakhyung, K.; Jungdu, R.; Jinchul, S.; Sungtaek, L.
Comparing the effects of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa, wild ginseng and Astragali radix pharmacopuncture with heart rate variability (HRV)
A randomized, sham-controlled and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2009, 2(3), 239-247
Acupuncture, Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Pharmacopuncture, Panax
107 Liu, Z.
Clinical research on improving the brain microcirculation of children with cerebral palsy by acupuncture
S42 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
108 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
109 Huang, Y.; Jiang, X.; Zhuo, Y.; Tang, A.; Wik, G.
Complementary acupuncture treatment increases cerebral metabolism in patients with Parkinson's disease
Int J Neurosci, 2009, 119(8), 1190-1197
Acupuncture, Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Parkinson's disease, Physiology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Lee, S.Y.; Baek, Y.H.; Park, S.U.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Kim, Y.S.; Jung, W.S.
Intradermal acupuncture on shen-men and nei-kuan acupoints improves insomnia in stroke patients by reducing the sympathetic nervouos acitvity
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(6), 1013-1021
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
111 Balzer, S.
Einfluss von Suggestion auf die psychophysiologische Entspannungsreaktion während Akupunktur bei Gesunden
2008, 1-78 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
112 Lin, Y.C.; Tsai, C.H.; Lu, M.K.
P1.144 Different effects between acupuncture and anti-parkinsonian medicine on the cortical excitability in patients with Parkinson's disease
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2009, 15(Suppl.2), S65-S66 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Parkinson's disease, Physiology, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
113 Ramos-Font, C.; Vas, J.; Rebollo-Aguirre, A.C.; Gomez-Rio, M.; Caballero, D.; Marin-Avila, M.; Cabrera-Iboleon, J.E.; Olmos-Raya, M.A.
Preliminary results of a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in general practice investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture against migraine
Qualitative analysis of brain perfusion SPECT
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 208-209 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
114 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
115 Yu, H.-B.; Liu, Y.-F.; Wu, L.-X.
Acupuncture combined with music therapy for treatment of 30 cases of cerebral palsy
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(4), 243-248
Acupuncture, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
116 He, Q.-Y.; Liang, J.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, J.
Thirty-two cases of vascular headache treated by acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal decoction
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(4), 253-257
Acupuncture, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
117 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.C.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for Alzheimer's disease
A systematic review
Int J Clin Pract, 2009, 63(6), 874-879
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
118 Huang, Y.; Jiang, X.; Zhuo, Y.; Wik, G.
Complementary acupuncture in Parkinson's disease
A spect study
Int J Neurosci, 2010, 120(2), 150-154
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
119 Zhang, F.H.
Effects of acupuncture at 7-9 am and 3-5 pm on plasma thromboxane and prostaglandin in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 9-12
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chronobiology, Brain, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Zhang, C.; Ma, Y.X.; Yan, Y.
Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 13-14
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Cai, D.F.
Warm-needling plus Tuina relaxing for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 23-24
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
122 Chang, C.H.; Huang, J.L.; Ting, C.T.; Chang, C.S.; Chen, G.H.
Atropine-induced HRv alteration is not amended by electroacupuncture on Zusanli
Am J Chin Med, 2005, 33(2), 307-314
Acupuncture, Atropinum, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
123 Boutouyrie, P.; Corvisier, R.; Ong, K.T.; Vulser, C.; Lassalle, C.; Azizi, M.; Laloux, B.; Laurent, S.
Acute and chronic effects of acupuncture on radial artery
A randomized double blind study in migraine
Artery Res, 2010, 4(1), 7-14
Acupuncture, Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Lee, S.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, S.W.; Jeong, S.Y.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture and heart rate variability
A systematic review
Auton Neurosci, 2010, 155(1-2), 5-13
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
125 Beissner, F.; Henke, C.
Methodological problems in fMRI studies on acupuncture
A critical review with special emphasis on visual and auditory cortex activations
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 607637; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
126 Ahn, A.C.; Bennani, T.; Freeman, R.; Hamdy, O.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic neuropathy
A pilot randomised control trial
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25(1), 11-17
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
127 Napadow, V.; LaCount, L.; Park, K.; As-Sanie, S.; Clauw, D.J.; Harris, R.E.
Acupuncture modulates intrinsic brain connectivity in fibromyalgia
A potential neuroimaging marker for disease severity and therapeutic efficacy
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 10 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Tong, F.M.; Chow, S.K.; Chan, P.Y.; Wong, A.K.W.; Wan,S.S.Y.; Ng, R.K.W.; Chan, G.; Chan, W.S.; Ng, A.; Law, C.K.
A prospective randomised controlled study on efficacies of acupuncture and steroid in treatment of idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(4), 169-173
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
129 Kim, M.K.; Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.; Han, C.H.
Contralateral acupuncture versus ipsilateral acupuncture in the rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic patients
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10(1), 41; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
130 Carlsson, J.; Fahlcrantz, A.; Augustinsson, L.E.
Muscle tenderness in tension headache treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Cephalalgia, 1990, 10(3), 131-141
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Liou, H.H.; Lee, L.H.; Chen, T.H., Yen, A.M.
Effect of acupressure and trigger points in treating headache
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(1), 1-14
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
132 Schockert, T.; Schnitker, R.; Boroojerdi, B.; Smith, I.Q.; Yamamoto, T.; Vietzke, K.; Kastrau, F.
Cortical activation by Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture in the treatment of patients with a stroke
A sham-controlled study using functional MRI
Acupunct Med, 2010, 28(4), 212-214
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Matsubara, T.; Arai, Y.C.; Shiro, Y.; Shimo, K.; Nishihara, M.; Sato, J.; Ushida, T.
Comparative effects of acupressure at local and distal acupuncture points on pain conditions and autonomic function in females with chronic neck pain
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 543291; (1-6)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
134 Zhao, J.P.; Piao, Y.Z.; Wang, J.
Effect of acupuncture combined with blood-letting by a three-edged needle on 50 cases of Bell's palsy at the acute stage
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(2), 118-121
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
135 Sim, H.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.; Jung, A.; Lee, H.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Pain, 2011, 12(3), 307-314
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
136 Yang, C.-P.; Wang, N.-H.; Li, T.-C.; Hsieh, C.-L.; Chang, H.-H.; Hwang, K.-L.; Ko, W.-S.; Chang, M.-H.
A randomized clinical trial of acupuncture versus oral steroids for carpal tunnel syndrome
A long-term follow-up
J Pain, 2011, 12(2), 272-279
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 Amand, M.; Nguyen-Huu, F.; Balestra, C.
Acupuncture effect on thermal tolerance and electrical pain threshold
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(1), 47-50
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Liu, H.; Li, H.; Xu, M.; Chung, K.-F.; Zhang, S.P.
A systematic review on acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia
Altern Ther Health Med, 2010, 16(6), 30-35
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trigeminal neuralgia
139 Hwang, D.S.; Kim, H.K.; Seo, J.C.; Shin, I.H.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, Y.S.
Sympathomodulatory effects of Saam acupuncture on heart rate variability in night-shift-working nurses
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19 (suppl. 1), S33-S40
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Vegetative nervous system
140 Park, J.M.; Park, S.U.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.
Carthami-Semen acupuncture point injection for chronic daily headache
A pilot, randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19 (suppl. 1), S19-S25
Acupuncture, safflower, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
141 Chae, Y.; Park, H.J.; Kang, O.S.; Lee, H.J.; Kim, S.Y.; Yin, C.S.; Lee, H.
Acupuncture attenuates autonomic responses to smoking-related visual cues
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19 (suppl. 1), S1-S7
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
142 Arai, Y.C.P.; Ushida, T.; Matsubara, T.; Shimo, K.; Ito, H.; Sato, Y.; Wakao, Y.; Komatsu, T.
The influence of acupressure at extra 1 acupuncture point on the spectral entropy of the EEG and the LF/HF ratio of heart rate variability
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 503698; (1-6)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
143 Witt, C.M.; Schützler, L.; Lüdtke, R.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Patient characteristics and variation in treatment outcomes
Which patients benefit most from acupuncture for chronic pain?
Clin J Pain, 2011, 27(6), 550-555
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
144 Söderberg, E.I.; Carlsson, J.Y.; Stener-Victorin, E.; Dahlof, C.
Subjective well-being in patients with chronic tension-type headache
Effect of acupuncture, physical training, and relaxation training
Clin J Pain, 2011, 27(5), 448-456
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
145 Kumnerddee, W; Kaewtong, A.
Efficacy of acupuncture versus night splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
J Med Assoc Thai, 2010, 93(12), 1463- 1469
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Duan, D.M.; Tu, Y.; Jiao, S.; Qin, W.
The relevance between symptoms and magnetic resonance imaging of the hippocampus of depressed patients given electro-acupuncture combined with Fluoxetine intervention
A randomized, controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(3), 190-199
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
147 Kwon, H.J.; Kim, J.I.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, J.Y.; Kang, S.; Chung, J.Y.; Kim Y.J.; Lee, S.H.; Lee, S.; Nam, D.W.; Kim, Y.S.; Lee, J.D.; Choi, D.Y.
Acupuncture for sequelae of Bell's palsy
A randomized controlled trial protocol
Trials, 2011, 12, 71; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
148 Zollman, F.S.; Larson, E.B.; Wasek-Throm, L.K.; Cyborski, C.M.; Bode, R.K.
Acupuncture for treatment of insomnia in patients with traumatic brain injury
A pilot intervention study
J Head Trauma Rehabil, 2012, 27(2), 135-142
Acupuncture, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
149 Kerr, C.E.; Shaw, J.R.; Conboy, L.A.; Kelley, J.M.; Jacobson, E.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Placebo acupuncture as a form of ritual touch healing
A neurophenomenological model
Conscious Cogn, 2011, 20(3), 784-791
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
150 Ahn, C.B.; Lee, S.J.; Lee, J.C.; Fossion, J.P.J.; Sant'Ana, A.
A clinical pilot study comparing traditional acupuncture to combined acupuncture for treating headache, trigeminal neuralgia and retro-auricular pain in facial palsy
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2011, 4(1), 29-43
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trigeminal neuralgia
151 Chang, M.H.
A randomized clinical trial of acupuncture vs. oral steroid for carpal tunnel syndrome
A long-term follow-up
J Neurol, 2010, 257(Suppl. 1), S109 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
152 Yang, J.; Liang, F.-R.; Fang, L.; Zeng, F.
A PET-CT study on cerebral glucose metabolism of migraine patients treated by acupuncture in attack stage
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 190 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
153 Zheng, H.; Liang, F.-R.; Li, Y.; Yan, J.; Chang, X.-R.; Wang, D.-J.
Cerebrovascular changes of migraineurs after different types of acupuncture treatment
A transcranial Doppler study
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 192 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Li, Y.; Liang, F.-R.; Zheng, H.; Witt, C.; Roll, S.; Yu, S.-G.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.; Huang, W.-J.; Chang, X.-R.; Zhao, L.; Zhang, H.-X.; Wang, D.-J.; Lan, L.; Zou, R.
Acupuncture to treat migraine
A multi-center randomized controlled trail
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 194-195 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Bäcker, M.; Schaefer, F.; Luedtke, R.; Siegler, N.; Balzer, S.; Michalsen, A.; Dobos, G.
Psychophysiological response to acupuncture
Impact of stimulus intensity and personality
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 197 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
156 Jiang, Y.P.; Liu, H.; Yu, P.; Wang, Y.; Lu, G.
Effect of electro-acupuncture intervention on cognition attention bias in heroin addiction abstinence
A dot-probe-based event-related potential study
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 267-271
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 Ortiz, M.; Zimmermann-Viehoff, F.; Enck, P.; Musial, F.; Binting, S.; Brinkhaus, B.
Effects of acupuncture on the autonomic nervous system
Results from A Sub-Study of the Acupuncture in Seasonal allergic Rhinitis (ACUSAR) trail
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 215 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
158 Norrbrink, C.; Lundeberg, T.
Acupuncture and massage therapy for neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury
An exploratory study
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(2), 108-115
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
159 Zhao, L.; Qin, W.; Liu, J.; Jiang, C.; Liang, F.
Comparative study on brain response of acupuncture on exterior-interior meridian
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 242 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
160 Wang, L.-P.; Zhang, X.-Z.; Guo, J.; Liu, H.-L.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, C.-Z.; Yi, J.-H.; Wang, L.-P.; Zhao, J.-P.; Li, S.-S.
Efficacy of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
A single-blinded, double-dummy, randomized controlled trial
Pain, 2011, 152(8), 1864-1871
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
161 Zeng, F.; Lan, L.; Liu, X.; Lan, M.; Tang, Y.; Li, Y.; Qin, W.; Song, W.; Yu, S.; Liang, F.
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia at acupoints on stomach meridian
A PET-CT study protocol
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 244 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Mechanism of action
162 Shiflett, S.C.; Schwartz, G.E.
Effects of Acupuncture in Reducing Attrition and Mortality in HIV-Infected Men with Peripheral Neuropathy
Explore, 2011, 7(3), 148-154
Acupuncture, Andrology, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
163 Cho, S.H.
Effects of moxibustion on physiological indices and autonomic nervous symptoms in adults with prehypertension
J Korean Acad Nurs, 2010, 40(5), 686-694
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
164 Shen, P.F.; Shi, X.M.
Resuscitating acupuncture therapy for glucose metabolism in acute cerebral infarction of basal ganglia
Neural Regen Res, 2010, 5(14), 1050-1054
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
165 Xia, F.; Han, J.; Liu, X.; Wang, J.; Jiang, Z.; Wang, K.; Wu, S.; Zhao, G.
Prednisolone and acupuncture in Bell's palsy
Study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12(1), 158; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
166 Qian, W.-H.; Qian, H.; Wu, T.; Bei, Y.-H.; Li, L.; Qing, L.-C.
Clinical research on acupuncture treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Acupunct Tuina Sci, 2004, 2(6), 12-14
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
167 Francis, R.P.; Marchant, P.; Johnson, M.J.
Conventional versus acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on cold-induced pain in healthy human participants
Effects during stimulation
Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 2011, 2011- 31 (epub ahead of print), 363-370
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
168 Paterson, C.; Taylor, R.S.; Griffiths, P.; Britten, N.; Rugg, S.; Bridger, J.; McCallum, B.; Kite, G.
Acupuncture for 'frequent attenders' with medically unexplained symptoms
A randomised controlled trial (CACTUS study)
Brit J Gen Pract, 2011, 61(587), 383-384
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
169 Sun, B.; et al.
Acupuncture versus metoclopramide in treatment of postoperative gastroparesis syndrome in abdominal surgical patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2010, 8(7), 651-644
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
170 Wong, V.; Cheuk, D.K.L.; Lee, S.; Chu, V.
Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 5(CD007700), 1-35
Acupuncture, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Teixeira, L.J.; Valbuza, J.S.; Prado, G.F.
Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 12(CD006283), 1-68
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
172 Yang, C.P.; Chang, M.H.; Liu, P.E.; Li, T.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Hwang, K.L.; Chang, H.H.
Acupuncture versus topiramate in chronic migraine prophylaxis
A randomized clinical trial
Cephalalgia, 2011, 31(15), 1510-1521
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
173 Witt, C.M.; Meissner, K.; Pach, D.; Thiele, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Ghadiyali, Z.; Deter, H.C.; Zimmermann-Viehoff, F.
Stimulation of gastric slow waves with manual acupuncture at acupuncture points ST36 and PC6
A randomized single blind controlled trial
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2012, 24(5), 438-445, e211-e212
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
174 Allais, G.; Romoli, M.; Rolando, S.; Airola, G.; Castagnoli Gabellari, I.; Allais, R.; Benedetto, C.
Ear acupuncture in the treatment of migraine attacks
A randomized trial on the efficacy of appropriate versus inappropriate acupoints
Neurol Sci, 2011, 32(Suppl.1), S173-S175
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
175 Yao, E.; Gerritz, P.K.; Henricson, E.; Abresch, T.; Kim, J.; Han, J.; Wang, K.; Zhao, H.
Randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture with placebo acupuncture for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
PM R, 2012, 4(5), 367-373
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
176 Siegler, N.
Einfluss von Reizstärke der Nadelung und Reizverarbeitungstypus des Individuums auf die psychovegetative Reaktion bei Gesunden
2008, 1-97 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
177 Hui, F.; Boyle, E.; Vayda, E.; Glazier, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted integrated complementary-alternative therapy for chronic herpes zoster-related pain
Altern Med Rev, 2012, 17(1), 57-68
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Neural therapy, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
178 Wang, L.P.; Zhang, X.Z.; Guo, J.; Liu, H.L.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, C.Z.; Yi, J.H.; Wang, L.P.; Zhao, J.P.; Li, S.S.
Efficacy of acupuncture for acute migraine attack
A multicenter single blinded, randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2012, 13(5), 623-630
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Witt, C.M.; Roll, S.; Yu, S.G.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.J.; Zhao, L.; Huang, W.J.; Chang, X.R.; Zhang, H.X.; Wang, D.J.; Lan, L.; Zou, R.; Liang, F.R.
Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2012, 184(4), 401-410
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
180 Duncan, B.; Shen, K.; Zou, L.P.; Han, T.L.; Lu, Z.L.; Zheng, H.; Walsh, M.; Venker, C.; Su, Y.; Schnyer, R.; Caspi, O.
Evaluating intense rehabilitative therapies with and without acupuncture for children with cerebral palsy
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(5), 808-815
Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
181 Deneen, K.M. von; Wei, Q.; Peng, L.; Hao, D.M.; Peng, C.; Xie, H.; Tian, J.; Gold, M.S.; Liu, Y.
Randomized fMRI trial of the central effects of acute acupuncture on glucose levels and core body temperature in "overweight" males
Med Acupunct, 2011, 23(3), 165-173
Acupuncture, Andrology, Chemistry, FMRI, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Vegetative nervous system
182 Zeng, F.; Yin, W.; Ma, T.; Sun, J.; Yang, Y.; Yuan, K.; Li, Y.; Liu, J.; Liu, X.; Song, W.; Lan, L.; Liu, M.; Yu, S.; Gao, X.; Tian, J.; Liang, F.
Influence of acupuncture treatment on cerebral activity in functional dyspepsia patients and its relationship with efficacy
Am J Gastroenterol, 2012, 107(8), 1236-1247
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
183 Cho, S.Y.; Shim, S.R.; Rhee, H.Y.; Park, H.J.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Ko, C.N.; Cho, K.H.; Park, S.U.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture in idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2012, 18(8), 948-952
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
184 Chan, S.L.; Or, K.H.; Sun, W.Z.; Ng, K.Y.; Lo, S.K.; Lee, Y.S.
Therapeutic effects of acupuncture for neurogenic dysphagia
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 25-30
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
185 Cohen, M.; Parker, S.; Taylor, D.; Smit, V. de; Ben-Meir, M.; Cameron, P.; Xue, C.
Acupuncture as analgesia for low bach pain, ankle sprain and migraine in emergency departements
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 241; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sprain
186 Bo, C.; Xue, Z.; Yi, G.; Zelin, C.; Yang, B.; Zixu, W.; Yajun, W.
Assessing the quality of reports about randomized controlled trials of acupuncture treatment on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(7), e38461; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
187 Chu, W.C.; Wu, J.C.; Yew, D.T.; Zhang, L.; Shi, L.; Yeung, D.K.; Wang, D.; Tong, R.K.; Chan, Y.; Lao, L.; Leung, P.C.; Berman, B.M.; Sung, J.J.
Does acupuncture therapy alter activation of neural pathway for pain perception in irritable bowel syndrome?
A comparative study of true and sham acupuncture using functional magnetic resonance imaging
J Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2012, 18(3), 305-316
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Wallasch, T.M.; Weinschuetz, T.; Mueller, B.; Kropp, P.
Cerebrovascular response in migraineurs during prophylactic treatment with acupuncture
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(8), 777-783
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Yang, J.; Zeng, F.; Fang, L.; Feng, Y.; Qin, W.; Liu, X.; Song, W.; Xie, H.; Chen, J.; Liang, F.
A PET-CT study on the specificity of acupoints through acupuncture treatment in migraine patients
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12(1), 123; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Wang, Z.; Nie, B.; Li, D.; Zhao, Z.; Han, Y.; Song, H.; Xu, J.; Shan, B.; Lu, J.; Li, K.
Effect of acupuncture in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease
A functional MRI study
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(8), e42730; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Chemistry, Dementia, FMRI, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 La Marca, R.; Nedeljkovic, M.; Yuan, L.; Maercker, A.; Elhert, U.
Effects of auricular electrical stimulation on vagal activity in healthy men
Evidence from a three-armed randomized trial
Clin Sci, 2010, 118(8), 537-546
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
192 Penza, P.; Bricchi, M.; Scola, A.; Campanella, A.; Lauria, G.
Electroacupuncture is not effective in chronic painful neuropathies
Pain Med, 2011, 12(12), 1819-1823
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
193 Huang, Y.; Tang, C.; Wang, S.; Lu, Y.; Shen, W.; Yang, J.; Chen, J.; Lin, R.; Cui, S.; Xiao, H.; Qu, S.; Lai, X.; Shan, B.
Acupuncture regulates the glucose metabolism in cerebral functional regions in chronic stage ischemic stroke patients
A PET-CT cerebral functional imaging study
BMC Neurosci, 2012, 13, 75; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Quispe-Cabanillas, J.G.; Damasceno, A.; Glehn, F.; Brandao, C.O.; Damasceno, B.P.; Silveira, W.D.; Santos, L.M.
Impact of electroacupuncture on quality of life for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis under treatment with immunomodulators
A randomized study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12(1), 209; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
195 Alessandrini, M.; Napolitano, B.; Micarelli, A.; Padova, A. de; Bruno, E.
P6 acupressure effectiveness on acute vertiginous patients
A double blind randomized study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1121-1126
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vertigo, Traditional Chinese medicine
196 Shen, Y.; Li, M.; Wei, R.; Lou, M.
Effect of acupuncture therapy for postponing wallerian degeneration of cerebral infarction as shown by diffusion tensor imaging
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1154-1160
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
197 Guerreiro da Silva, J.B.; Nakamura, M.U.; Cordeiro, J.A.; Kulay, L.
Acupuncture for tension-type headache in pregnancy
A prospective, randomized, controlled study
Eur J Integr Med, 2012, 4(4), e366-e370
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Yang, C.P.; Chang, M.H.; Li, T.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Hwang, K.L.; Chang, H.H.
Predicting prognostic factors in a randomized controlled trial of acupunture versus topiramate treatment in patients with chronic migraine
Clin J Pain, 2013, 29(11), 982-987
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
199 Li, N.; Tian, F.; Wang, C.; Yu, P.; Zhou, X.; Wen, Q.; Qiao, X.; Huang, L.
Therapeutic effect of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients
A clinical two-center randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(3), 343-349
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Electroacupuncture, Hemiplegia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
200 Bougea, A.M.; Spandideas, N.; Alexopoulos, E.C.; Thomaides, T.; Chrousos, G.P.; Darviri, C.
Effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique on perceived stress, quality of life, and cortisol salivary levels in tension-type headache sufferers
A randomized cotrolled trial
Explore, 2013, 9(2), 91-99
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Bioenergetics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Emotional Freedom Techniques