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1901 Fernandes, A.C.; Duarte Moura, D.M.; Da Silva, L.G.D.; De Almeida, E.O.; Barbosa, G.A.S.
Acupuncture in temporomandibular disorder myofascial pain treatment
A systematic review
J Oral Facial Pain Headache, 2017, 31(3), 225-232
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Systematic review
1902 Cochrane, S.; Smith, C.A.; Possamai-Inesedy, A.; Bensoussan, A.
Prior to conception
The role of an acupuncture protocol in improving women's reproductive functioning assessed by a pilot pragmatic randomised controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6512572, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1903 Han, M.; Sun, Y.; Su, W.; Huang, S.; Li, S.; Gao, M.; Wang, W.; Wang, F.; Fang, Z.; Zhao, H.
The efficacy of acupuncture on anthropometric measures and the biochemical markers for metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled pilot study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 8598210, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1904 Karatay, S.; Okur, S.C.; Uzkeser, H.; Yildirim, K.; Akcay, F.
Effects of acupuncture treatment on fibromyalgia symptoms, serotonin, and substance P levels
A randomized sham and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Pain Med, 2018, 19(3), 615-628
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1905 Bishop, A.; Ogollah, R.; Bartlam, B.; Barlas, P.; Holden, M.A.; Ismail, K.M; Jowett, S.; Lewis, M.; Lloyd, A.; kettle, C.; kigozi, J.; Foster, N.E.
Evaluating acupuncture and standard care for pregnant women with back pain
The EASE back pilot randomised controlled trial (ISCRTN49955124)
Pilot Feasibility Stud, 2016, 2, 72; (1-19)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1906 Ghaemi, M.; Ansari, M.; Amini, K.
Comparative induction of controlled hypotension by electroacupuncture at DU20 acupoint and Remifentanil in lumbar laminectomy
Chin J Physiol, 2017, 60(3), 151-157
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1907 Grissa, M.H.; Baccouche, H.; Boubaker, H.; Beltaief, K.; Bzeouich, N.; Fredj, N.; Msolli, M.A.; Boukef, R.; Bouida, W.; Nouira, S.
Acupuncture vs intravenous morphine in the management of acute pain in the ED
Am J Emerg Med, 2016, 34, 2112-2116
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1908 Ju, Z.Y.; Wang, K.; Cui, H.S.; Yao, Y.; Liu, S.M.; Zhou, J.; Chen, T.Y.; Xia, J.
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 12(CD0012057), 1-62
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1909 Bergdahl, L.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Auricular acupuncture versus cognitive behavioural therapy in the discontinuation of hypnotic drug usage, and treatment effects on anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms
A randomised controlled study
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 16, 15-21
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1910 Wang, Z.; Hu, X.; Su, J.; Gao X.; Xu, N.; Xing, Y.; Zhuang, L.
The efficacy and safety stimulating a single acu-point shenmen (HT 7) for managing insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 15, 17-22
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1911 Lopes Júnior, J.E.G.; Prado da Cruz, L.A.; Leopoldo, V.C.; Campos, F.R. de; Almeida, A.M. de; Campos Pereira Silveira, R.C. de
Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture
A systematic review
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2016, 24, e2762; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1912 Liu, Y.-H.; Dong, G.-T.; Ye, Y.; Zheng, J.-B.; Zhang, Y.; Lin, H.-S.; Wang, X.-Q.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for early recovery of bowel function in cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 2504021, (1-15)
Acupuncture, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1913 Raissi, G.R.; Forogh, B.; Ahadi, T.; Ghahramanpoori, S.; Ghaboussi, P. Sajadi, S.
Evaluation of acupuncture in the treatment of restless legs syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(5), 346-350
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Restless legs syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1914 Sun, K.; Xing, T.; Zhang, F.; Liu, Y.; Li, W.; Zhou, Z.; Fang, L.; Yu, L.; Yan, M.
Perioperative Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for postoperative pain relief following laparoscopic surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2017, 33(4), 340-347
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1915 Chang, S.C.; Hsu, C.H.; Hsu, C.K.; Yang, S.S.; Chang, S.J.
Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Neurourol Urodyn, 2017, 36(2), 474-481
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1916 Essex, H.; Parrott, S.; Atkin, K.; Ballard, K.; Bland, M.; Eldred, J.; Hewitt, C.; Hopton, A.; Keding, A.; Lansdown, H.; Richmond, S.; Tilbrook, H.; Torgerson, D.; Watt, I.; Wenham, A.; Woodman, J.; MacPherson, H.
An economic evaluation of Alexander technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized trial (ATLAS)
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(12), e0178918; (1-16)
Acupuncture, Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
1917 Mi, J.; Chen, X.; Lin, X., Guo, J.; Chen, H.; Wei, L.; Hong, H.
Treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis via acupuncture at the sphenopalatine acupoint
A randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2018, 19(1), 28; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1918 Lee, B.; Lee, J.; Cheon, J.-H.; Sung, H.-K.; Cho, S.-H.; Chang, G.T.
The efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 1057539, (1-21)
Acupuncture, Autism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1919 Jia, Y.; Zhang, X.; Yu, J.; Han, J.; Yu, T.; Shi, J.; Zhao, L.; Nie, K.
Acupuncture for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 556; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1920 Oliveira, R.F. de; Goldman, R.S.; Mendes, F. M.; Freitas, P.M. de
Influence of electroacupuncture and laser-acupuncture on treating paresthesia in patients submitted to combined orthognathic surgery and genioplasty
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(5), 290-299
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Parästhesie
1921 Zotelli, V.L.R.; Grillo, C.M.; Gil, M.L.B.; Wada, R.S.; Sato, J.E.; Sousa, M. da L.R. de
Acupuncture effect on pain, mouth opening limitation and on the energy meridians in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(5), 351-359
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1922 Kwon, C.-Y.; Lee, B.
Clinical effects of acupressure on neck pain syndrome (nakchim)
A systematic review
Integr Med Res, 2018, 7(3), 219-230
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1923 Meng, X.W.; Wang, Y.; Piao, S.A.; Lv, W.T.; Zhu, C.H.; Mu, M.Y.; Li, D.D.; Liu, H.P.; Guo, Y.
Wet cupping therapy improves local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(11), 830-834
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1924 Ho, L.F.; Lin, Z.X.; Leung, A.W.N.; Chen, L.; Zhang, H.; Ng, B.F.L.; Ziea, E.T.C.; Guo, Y.
Efficacy of abdominal acupuncture for neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(7), e0181360; (1-18)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1925 Xie, J.; Chen, L.-H.; Ning, Z.-Y.; Zhang, C.-Y.; Chen, H.; Chen, Z.; Meng, Z.-Q.; Zhu, X.-Y.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with palonosetron on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial
Chin J Cancer, 2017, 36, 6; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1926 Zhan, J.; Pan, R.; Zhou, M.; Tan, F.; Huang, Z.; Dong, J.; Wen, Z.
Electroacupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for motor dysfunction in acute stroke survivors
A systematic review and meta-analyses
BMJ Open, 2018, 8(1), e017153; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1927 Jang, B.S.I.; So, W.-Y.
Effects of acupuncture therapy on the electromyography activity of the Rectus femoris and Tibialis anterior during maximal voluntary isometric contraction in college students
J Men Health, 2018, 14(1), e1-e5
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1928 Zheng, H.; Liu, Z.S.; Zhang, W.; Chen, M.; Zhong, F.; Jing, X.H.; Rong, P.J.; Zhu, W.Z.; Wang, F.C.; Liu, Z.B.; Tang, C.Z.; Wang, S.J.; Zhou, M.Q.; Li, Y.; Zhu, B.
Acupuncture for patients with chronic functional constipation
A randomized controlled trial
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2018, 30(7), e13307; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1929 Liu, H.; Chen, L.; Zhang, Z.; Geng, G.; Chen, W.; Dong, H.; Chen, L.; Zhan, S.; Li, T.
Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with Madopar for Parkinson's disease
A systematic review with meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(6), 404-412
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1930 Zhang, Q.; Yue, J.; Golianu, B.; Sun, Z.; Lu, Y.
Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for chronic knee pain
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(6), 452-459
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1931 Namazi, N.; Khodamoradi, K.; Larijani, B.; Ayati, M.H.
Is laser acupuncture an effective complementary therapy for obesity management?
A systematic review of clinical trials
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(6), 452-459
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1932 Cai, R.-L.; Shen, G.-M.; Wang, H.; Guan, Y.-Y.
Brain functional connectivity network studies of acupuncture
A systematic review on resting-state fMRI
J Integr Med, 2018, 16, 26-33
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1933 Yang, X.; Liu, Y.; Liu, B.; He, B.; He, L.; Liu, Z.; Yan, Y.; Liu, J.; Liu, B.
Factors related to acupuncture response in patients with chronic severe functional constipation
Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(11), e0187723; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1934 Zhou, S.-L.; Zhang, X.-L.; Wang, J.-H.
Comparison of electroacupuncture and medical treatment for functional constipation
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(5), 324-331
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1935 Shin, J.; Park, H.
Effects of auricular acupressure on constipation in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy
A randomized control trial
West J Nurs Res, 2018, 40(1), 67-83
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1936 Seo, S.Y.; Lee, K.B.; Shin, J.S.; Lee, J.; Kim, M.R.; Ha, I.H.; Ko, Y.; Lee, Y.J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(8), 1573-1595
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1937 Liu, L.; Huang, Q.M.; Liu, Q.G.; Thitham, N.; Li, L.H.; Ma, Y.T.; Zhao, J.M.
Evidence for dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points associated with low back pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2018, 99(1), 144-152.e2
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1938 Feng, C.; Popovic, J.; Kline, R.; Kim, J.; Matos, R.; Lee, S.; Bosco, J.
Auricular acupressure in the prevention of postoperative nausea and emesis
A randomized controlled trial
Bull Hosp Jt Dis, 2017, 75(2), 114-118
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Ohrakupressur, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1939 Yeh, M.L.; Ko, S.H.; Wang, M.H.; Chi, C.C.; Chung, Y.C.
Acupuncture-related techniques for psoriasis
A systematic review with pairwise and network meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(12), 930-940
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Psoriasis vulgaris, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1940 Zhao, Y.; Zhou, J.; Mo, Q.; Wang, Y.; Yu, J.; Liu, Z.
Acupuncture for adults with overactive bladder
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Medicine, 2018, 97(8), e9838; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Irritable bladder, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1941 Deng, Y.-Z.; Xu, L.-G.; Chen, L.; Zhou, D.; Liu, Y.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of cervical spondylosis
A meta-analysis
J Biol Regul Homeost Agents, 2017, 31(4), 1017-1022
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1942 Lewis, J.; Sim, J.; Barlas, P.
Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture for people diagnosed with subacromial pain syndrome
A multicentre randomized trial
Eur J Pain, 2017, 21(6), 1007-1019
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Impingement-Syndrom
1943 Fydanaki, O.; Kousoulis, P.; Dardiotis, E.; Bizakis, I.; Hajiioannou, I.
Electroacupuncture could reduce motion sickness susceptibility in healthy male adults
A double-blind study
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(6), 377-382
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Travel sickness, Traditional Chinese medicine
1944 Aoyama, N.; Fujii, O.; Yamamoto, T.
Efficacy of Parietal Acupoint Therapy
Scalp acupuncture for neck/shoulder stiffness with related mood disturbance
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(6), 383-389
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Shoulder, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1945 Szopinski, J.Z.; Rayne, S.
Usefulness of organ electrodermal diagnostics in detection of breast pathology
A multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, clinical study
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(6), 390-396
Acupuncture, Breast, Breast cancer, Diagnostics, EDA, Fibroadenom, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1946 Adam, D.; Grabenhenrich, L.; Ortiz, M.; Binting, S.; Reinhold, T.; Brinkhaus, B.
Impact of acupuncture on antihistamine use in patients suffering seasonal allergic rhinitis
Secondary analysis of results from a randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2018, 36(3), 139-145
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1947 Assy, Z.; Brand, H.S.
A systematic review of the effects of acupuncture on xerostomia and hyposalivation
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 57; (1-14)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dry mouth, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1948 Blödt, S.; Pach, D.; Eisenhart-Rothe, S. von; Roll, S. Icke, K.; Witt, C.M.
Effectiveness of app-based self-acupressure for women with menstrual pain compared to usual care
A randomized pragmatic trial
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2018, 218, 227; e1-e9
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1949 Mist, S.D.; Dupree Jones, K.
Randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for women with fibromyalgia
Group acupuncture with traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis-based point selection
Pain Med, 2018, 19(9), 1862-1871
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1950 Arias-Buría, J.L.; Martín-Saborido, C.; Cleland, J.; Koppenhaver, S.L.; Plaza-Manzano, G.; Fernandez-De-Las-Penas, C.
Cost-effectiveness evaluation of the inclusion of dry needling into an exercise program for subacromial pain syndrome
Evidence from a randomized clinical trial
Pain Med, 2018, 19(12), 2336-2347
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness, Impingement-Syndrom
1951 Tang, S.; Mo, Z.; Zhang, R.
Acupuncture for lumbar disc herniation
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2018, 36(2), 62-70
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1952 Franco, J.V.; Turk, T.; Jung, J.H.; Xiao, Y.T.; Iakhno, S.; Garrote, V.; Vietto, V.
Non-pharmacological interventions for treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 1(CD012551), 1-15
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1953 Nam, E.-Y.; Park, J.-Y.; Lee, J.-Y.; Jo, J.; Kim, D.-I.
Traditional acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 119-128
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1954 Bao, T.; Zhi, W.I.; Vertosick, E.A.; Li, Q.S.; DeRito, J.; Vickers, A.; Cassileth, B.R.; Mao, J.J.; Van Zee, K.J.
Acupuncture for breast cancer-related lymphedema
A randomized controlled trial
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2018, 170(1), 77-87
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Edema, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1955 Juel, J.; Liguori, S.; Liguori, A.; Poulsen, J.L.; Valeriani, M.; Graversen, C.; Olesen, S.S.; Drewes, A.M.
Acupuncture for pain in chronic pancreatitis
A single-blinded randomized crossover trial
Pancreas, 2017, 46(2), 170-176
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1956 Calamita, S.A.P.; Biasotto-Gonzalez, D.A.; De Melo, N.C.; Fumagalli, M.A.; Ferreira Amorim, C.; Fidelis de Paula Gomes, C.D.; Politti, F.
Immediate effect of acupuncture on electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle and pain in patients with nonspecific neck pain
A randomized, single-blinded, sham-controlled, crossover study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 41(3), 208-217
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1957 Mansu, S.S.Y.; Liang, H.; Parker, S.; Coyle, M.E.; Wang, K.; Zhang, A.L.; Guo, X.; Lu, C.; Xue, C.C.L.
Acupuncture for acne vulgaris
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, 2018, 4806734; (1-12)
Acne, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1958 Stadler, J.; Avian, A.; Posch, K.; Urlesberger, B.; Raith, W.
Laser acupuncture at large intestine 4 compared with oral glucose administration for pain prevention in healthy term neonates undergoing routine leel lance
Study protocol for an observer-blinded, randomised controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2018, 2018, 8406138; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1959 Avis, N.E.; Coeytaux, R.R.; Isom, S.; Prevette, K.; Morgan, T.
Acupuncture in menopause (AIM) study
A pragmatic, randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2016, 23(6), 626-637
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1960 Schroeder, S.; Burnis, J.; Denton, A.; Krasnow, A.; Raghu, T.S.; Mathis, K.
Effectiveness of acupuncture therapy on stress in a large urban college population
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(3), 165-170
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1961 Chen, L.; Lin, C.C.; Huang, T.W.; Kuan, Y.C.; Huang, Y.H.; Chen, H.C.; Kao, C.Y.; Su, C.M.; Tam, K.W.
Effect of acupuncture on aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in patients with breast cancer
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Breast, 2017, 33, 132-138
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1962 De Meulemeester, K.E.; Castelein, B.; Coppieters, I.; Barbe, T.; Cools, A.; Cagnie, B.
Comparing trigger point dry needling and manual pressure technique for the management of myofascial neck/shoulder pain
A randomized clinical trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(1), 11-20
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
1963 Pan, H.; Jin, R.; Li, M.; Liu, Z.; Xie, Q.; Wang, P.
The effectiveness of acupuncture for osteoporosis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2018, 46(3), 489-513
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1964 Mazidi, M.; Abbasi-Parizad, P.; Abdi, H.; Zhao, B.; Rahsepar, A.A.; Tavallaie, S.; Parizadeh, S.M.; Rezaie, P.; Safariyan, M.; Nematy, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Darbandi, M.; Darbandi, S.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Ferns, G.A.
The effect of electro-acupuncture on pro-oxidant antioxidant balance values in overweight and obese subjects
A randomized controlled trial study
J Complement Integr Med, 2018, 15(2), 20150081; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1965 Mohammed, N.; Allam, H.; Elghoroury, E.; Zikri, E.N.; Helmy, G.A.; Elgendy, A.
Evaluation of serum beta-endorphin and substance P in knee osteoarthritis patients treated by laser acupuncture
J Complement Integr Med, 2018, 15(2), 20170010; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1966 Cai, C.; Gong, Y.; Dong, D.; Xue, J.; Zheng, X.; Zhong, Z.; Shao, J.; Mi, D.
Combined therapies of modified Taiyi miraculous Moxa roll and cupping for patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 6754730, (1-6)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
1967 Wu, L.; Liu, X.; Yin, Y.; Sun, K.; Wu, L.; Y., W.; Li, S.; Hou, H.
Effectiveness of acupuncture versus spinal-epidural anesthesia on labor pain
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2017, 37(5), 629-635
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
1968 Tousignant-Laflamme, Y.; Laroche, C.; Beaulieu, C.; Bouchard, A.J.; Boucher, S.; Michaud-Létourneau, M.
A randomized trial to determine the duration of analgesia following a 15- and a 30-minute application of acupuncture-like TENS on patients with chronic low back pain
Physiother Theory Pract, 2017, 33(5), 361-369
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1969 Ugurlu, F.G.; Sezer, N.; Aktekin, L.; Fidan, F.; Tok, F.; Akkus, S.
The effects of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Acta Reumatol Port, 2017, 42, 32-37
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1970 Nugraha, D.A.; Pujiastuti, S.E.; Widiyanto, B.; Anwar, C.
Effect of hypno-pressure on anxiety in patients with cardiovascular disorder
Belitung Nurs J, 2018, 4(1), 39-44
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1971 Ping, W.; Zeng, F.; Li, Y.; Li, J.; Qiu, L.; Qin, W.; Luo, L.; Yin, C.; Xiong, Y.; Bai, Y.; Wang, D.; Zhou, Y.; Liang, F.
Effect of acupuncture plus conventional treatment on brain activity in ischemic stroke patients
A regional homogeneity analysis
J Trad Chin Med, 2017, 37(5), 650-658
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1972 Zhang, J.-F.; Wu, Y.-C.; Fan, Y.-Z.; Li, S.-S; Huang, C.-F.
Acupuncture combined with herb decoction for intractable hiccup
World J Acu Moxibust, 2017, 27(3), 63-67
Acupuncture, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Hiccup, Traditional Chinese medicine
1973 Jing, X.; Liu, J.; Wang, C.; Jia, M.; Chen, X.; Mei, Y.; Zhu, Q.R.
Auricular acupressure is an alternative in treating constipation in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 282-289
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Ohrakupressur, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1974 Li, S.; Wichai, E.; Amonrat, J.; Somchai, R.
Effect of acupuncture on heart rate variability during prolonged high-intensity training in soccer players
J Trad Chin Med, 2017, 37(5), 636-642
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1975 Meyer-Hamme, G.; Friedermann, T.; Greten, H.J.; Plaetke, R.; Gerloff, C.; Schroeder, S.
ACUDIN - ACUpuncture and laser acupuncture for treatment of DIabetic peripheral neuropathy
A randomized, placebo-controlled, partially double-blinded trial
BMC Neurol, 2018, 18, 40; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1976 Wu, X.; Xiang, Y.
The effects of acupuncture combined with auricular acupressure in the treatment of chloasma
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 6438458, (1-10)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chloasm, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1977 Yin, X.; Gou, M.; Xu, J.; Dong, B.; Yin, P.; Masquelin, F.; Wu, J.; Lao, L.; Xu, S.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment on primary insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
Sleep Med, 2017, 37, 193-200
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1978 Amorim, D.; Amado, J.; Brito, I.; Fiuza, S.M.; Amorim, N.; Costeira, C.; Machado, J.
Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders
A systematic review of the clinical research
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 31-37
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1979 Li, L.W.; Harris, R.E.; Tsodikov, A.; Struble, L.; Murphy, S.L.
Self-acupressure for older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Arthritis Care Res, 2018, 70(2), 221-229
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1980 Yang, L.; Tan, J.Y.; Ma, H.; Zhao, H.; Lai, J.; Chen,J.X.; Suen, L.K.P.
Warm-needle moxibustion for spasticity after stroke
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Int J Nurs Stud, 2018, 82, 129-138
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1981 Xu, M.; Li, D.; Zhang, S.
Acupuncture for acute stroke (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 3(CD003317), 1-81
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1982 Shetty, G.B.; Shetty, B.; Mooventhan, A.
Efficacy of acupuncture in the management of primary dysmenorrhoea
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(4), 153-158
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1983 Sharif Nia, H.; Pahlevan Sharif, S.; Yaghoobzadeh, A.; Yeoh, K.K.; Goudarzian, A.H.; Soleimani, M.A.; Jamali, S.
Effect of acupressure on pain in Iranian leukemia patients
A randomized controlled trial study
Int J Nurs Pract, 2017, 23(2), e12513; (1-7)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1984 Zhu, L.; Ma, Y.; Deng, X.
Comparison of acupuncture and other drugs for chronic constipation
A network meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(4), e0196128; (1-15)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1985 Coyle, M.E.; Liang, H.; Wang, K.; Zhang, A.L.; Guo, X.; Lu, C.; Xue, C.C.
Acupuncture plus moxibustion for herpes zoster
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Dermatol Ther, 2017, 30(4), e12468; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1986 Strong, R.A.; Georges, J.M.; Connelly, C.D.
Pilot evaluation of auricular acupressure in end-stage lung cancer patients
J Palliat Med, 2016, 19(5), 556-558
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Ohrakupressur, Palliative care, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1987 Smith, C.A.; Armour, M.; Lee, M.S.; Wang, L.Q.; Hay, P.J.
Acupuncture for depression
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 3(CD004046), 1-178
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1988 Movahedi, M.; Ghafari, S.; Nazari, F.; Valiani, M.
The effect of acupressure on fatigue among female nurses with chronic back pain
Appl Nurs Res, 2017, 36, 111-114
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
1989 Wang, X.-M.; Gong, J.; Li, S.-C.; Han, M.
Acupuncture compared with intramuscular injection of neostigmine for postpartum urinary retention
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 2072091, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Urinary retention, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1990 Kim, B.H.; Kim, M.H.; Kang, S.H.; Nam, H.J.
Optimizing acupuncture treatment for dry eye syndrome
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 145; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dry eye
1991 Qin, Z.; Wu, J.; Tian, J.; Zhou, J.; Liu, Y.; Liu, Z.
Network meta-analysis of the efficacy of acupuncture, alpha-blockers and antibiotics on chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, 35737; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1992 Gaubeca-Gilarranz, A.; Fernandez-De-Las-Penas, C.; Medina-Torres, J.R.; Seoane-Ruiz, J.M.; Company-Palonés, A.; Cleland, J.A.; Arias-Buría, J.L.
Effectiveness of dry needling of rectus abdominis trigger points for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
A randomised parallel-group trial
Acupunct Med, 2018, 36(5), 302-310
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1993 Chen, I.-J.; Yeh, Y.-H.; Hsu, C.-H.
Therapeutic effect of acupoint catgut embedding in abdominally obese women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J Womens Health, 2018, 27(6), 782-790
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Implantatakupunktur, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1994 Qin, Z.; Zhang, Z.; Zhou, K.; Wu, J.; Zhou, J.; Kwong, J.S.W.; Liu, Z.
Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A randomized, sham acupuncture-controlled trial
J Urol, 2018, 200(4), 815-822
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1995 Smith, C.A.; Lacey, S. de; Chapman, M.; Ratcliffe, J.; Norman, R.J.; Johnson, N.P.; Boothroyd, C.; Fahey, P.;
Effect of acupuncture vs sham acupuncture on live births among women undergoing in vitro fertilization
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2018, 319(19), 1990-1998
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1996 Zhao, J.M.; Lu, J.H.; Yin, X.J.; Wu, L.Y.; Bao, C.H.; Chen, X.K.; Chen, Y.H.; Tang, W.J.; Jin, X.M.; Wu, H.G.; Shi, Y.
Comparison of electroacupuncture and mild-warm moxibustion on brain-gut function in patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(5), 328-335
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1997 Tong, T.; Pei, C.; Chen, J.; Lv, Q.; Zhang, F.; Chen, Z.
Efficacy of acupuncture therapy for chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2919-2927
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1998 Mao, P.; Liu, S.; Xue, J.; Wu, Y.; Wang, C.
Clinical research on the comprehensive curative effect of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for pelvic inflammatory sequelae
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2928-2936
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1999 Xu, D.M.; Xu, H.; Liu, J.; Wang, T.; Wu, W.; Liu, L.; Tian, Q.; Li, H.; Zhang, L.; Cao, Y.
Effect of thunder-fire moxibustion on pain, quality of life, and tension of multifidus in patients with primary osteoporosis
A randomized controlled trial
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2937-2945
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Osteoporosis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2000 Meng, J.B.; Jiao, Y.N.; Xu, X.J.; Lai, Z.Z.; Zhang, G.; Ji, C.L.; Hu, M.H.
Electro-acupuncture attenuates inflammatory responses and intraabdominal pressure in septic patients
A randomized controlled trial
Medicine, 2018, 97(17), e0555; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Sepsis, Electroacupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine