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1901 Huang, Z.; Zhang, N.; Xu, F.; Yin, J.; Dai, N.; Chen, J.D.
Ameliorating effect of transcutaneous electroacupuncture on impaired gastric accommodation induced by cold meal in healthy subjects
J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2016, 31(3), 561-566
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1902 Chen, H.M.; Wang, H.H.; Chiu, M.H.; Hu, H.M.
Effects of acupressure on menstrual distress and low back pain in dysmenorrheic young adult women
An experimental study
Pain Manag Nurs, 2015, 16(3), 188-197
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
1903 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
1904 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
1905 Mohanty, S.; Mooventhan, A.; Manjunath, N.K.
Effect of needling at CV-12 (Zhongwan) on blood glucose levels in healthy volunteers
A pilot randomized placebo controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(6), 307-310
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1906 Greenlee, H.; Crew, K.D.; Capodice, J.; Awad, D.; Buono, D.; Shi, Z.; Jeffres, A.; Wyse, S.; Whitman, W.; Trivedi, M.S.; Kalinsky, K.; Hershman, D.L.
Randomized sham-controlled pilot trial of weekly electro-acupuncture for the prevention of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with early stage breast cancer
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2016, 156(3), 453-464
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1907 Dabbous, O.A.; Mostafa, Y.M.; El Noamany, H.A.; El Shennawy, S.A.; El Bagoury, M.A.
Laser acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for spastic cerebral palsy in children
Lasers Med Sci, 2016, 31(6), 1061-1067
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Neural therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
1908 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
1909 Gou, C.-Q.; Gao, J.; Wu, C.-X.; Bai, D.-X.; Mou, H.Y.; Hou, X.-L.; Zhao, X.
Moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea at different interventional times
A systematic reivew and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6706901, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1910 Guo, J.-K.; Xu, M.-M.; Zheng, M.-F.; Liu, S.-T.; Zhou, J.-W.; Ke, L.-J.; Chen, T.-B.; Rao, P.-F.
Topical application of TAT-superoxide dismutase in acupoints LI 20 on allergic rhinitis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3830273, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Enzyme therapy, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
1911 Chen, J.; Wang, J.; Huang, Y.; Lai, X.; Tang, C.; Yang, J.; Wu, J.; Zeng, T.; Qu, S.
Modulatory effect of acupuncture at Waiguan (TE5) on the functional connectivity of the central nervous system of patients with ischemic stroke in the left basal ganglia
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(6), e96777; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1912 Wu, Y.; Robinson, N.; Hardiman, P.J.; Taw, M.B.; Zhou, J.; Wang, F.-F.; Qu, F.
Acupuncture for treating polycystic ovary syndrome
Guidance for future randomized controlled trials
J Zhejian Univ Sci B, 2016, 17(3), 169-180
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
1913 Xia, W.; Zheng, C.; Zhu, S.; Tang, Z.
Does the addition of specific acupuncture to standard swallowing training improve outcomes in patients with dysphagia after stroke?
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2016, 30(3), 237-246
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
1914 Lv, Z.-T.; Li, Z.-Q.; Zhou, X.; Ma, W.-W.; Zhang, J.-M.; Chen, A.-M.
Acupuncture versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment of Chondromalacia patellae
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2016, 23(6), 344-350
Acupuncture, Chondropathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1915 Jo, J.; Lee, Y.J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(3), 162-170
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Meta-analysis, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1916 Li, X.; Wang, R.; Shi, X.; Chen, Z.; Pan, Y.; Li, X.; Yang, K.
Reporting characteristics and risk of bias in randomised controlled trials of acupuncture analgesia published in PubMed-listed journals
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(4), 259-267
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Journalism, Randomized trial, Pain, Systematic review, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
1917 Carr, K.L.; Johnson, F.E.; Kenaan, C.A.; Welton, J.M.
Effects of P6 stimulation on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients
J Perianesth Nurs, 2015, 30(3), 238
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1918 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
1919 Landgren, K.; Hallström, I.
Effect of minimal acupuncture for infantile colic
A multicentre, three-armed, single-blind, randomised controlled trial (ACU-COL)
Acupunct Med, 2017, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1920 Ganiyu, S.; Bellom U.M.
Comparison of the effects of acupuncture and acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation among adults Nigerian with osteoarthritis of the knee
J Altern Complement Integr Med, 2016, 2, 009; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1921 Souza, L.L. de; Araujo, F.L.B. de; Silva, F.A.M. da; Mucciaroni, T.S.; Araujo, J.E. de
Unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points Xiaohai (SI18) and Jianwaishu (SI14) of the small intestine meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(5), 250-256
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1922 Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, C.-H.; Kim, J.-U.; Yook, T.-H.
Effects of distilled Cervi pantotricum cornu and Rehmannia glutinosa pharmacopuncture at GB21 (Jianjing) on heart rate variability
A randomized and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(6), 311-318
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Cervus nippon, Cervus
1923 Grech, D.; Li, Z.; Morcillo, P.; Kalyoussef, E.; Kim, D.D.; Bekker, A.; Ulloa, L.
Intraoperative low-frequency electroacupuncture under general anesthesia improves postoperative recovery in a randomized trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(15), 234-241
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1924 Santiago, M.V.; Tumilty, S.; macznik, A.; Mani, R.
Does acupuncture alter pain-related functional connectivity of the central nervous system?
A systematic review
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(4), 167-177
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cerebral nervous system
1925 Helianthi, D.R.; Simadibrata, C.; Srilestari, A.; Wahyudi, E.R.; Hidayat, R.
Pain reduction after laser acupuncture treatment in geratric patients with knee osteoarthritis
Acta Med Indones, 2016, 48(2), 114-121
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1926 Sokunbi, G.; Maduagwu, S.; Jaiyeola, O.; Gambo, H.; Blasu, C.
Cardiovascular response to manual acupuncture needle stimulation among apparently healty Nigerian adults
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(3), 143-150
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1927 Ko, S.J.; Kuo, B.; Kim, S.K.; Lee, H.; Kim, J.; Han, G.; Kim, J.; Kim, S.Y.; Jang, S.; Son, J.; Kim, M.; Lee, H.; Yeo, I.; Joo, K.R.; Park, J.W.
Individualized acupuncture for symptom relief in functional dyspepsia
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(12), 997-1006
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1928 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
1929 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
1930 Zhou, F.; Liang, N.; Maier, M.; Liu, J.-p.
Sanfu acupoint herbal patching for stable asthma
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 30, 40-53
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
1931 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
1932 Yao, Q.; Li, S.; Liu, X.; Qin, Z.; Liu, Z.
The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with chronic urticaria
A systematic review
Biomed Res Int, 2016, Article ID 5191729, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Urticaria
1933 Pang, B.; Jiang, T.; Du, Y.-H.; Li, J.; Li, B.; Hu, Y.-C.; Cai, Q.-H.
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia: what strength does it have?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3862916, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1934 Kim, B.H.; Kim, K.; Nam, H.J.
A comparative study on the effects of systemic manual acupuncture, periauricular electroacupuncture, and digital electroacupuncture to treat tinnitus
A randomized, paralleled, open-labeled exploratory trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17(1), 85; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1935 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
1936 Jalali, S.; Moradi Majd, N.; Torabi, S.; Habibi, M.; Homayouni, H.; Mohammadi, N.
The effect of acupuncture on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block for teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
J Endod, 2015, 41(9), 1397-1402
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulpitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases, Toothache
1937 Yang, M.; Chen, X.; Bo, L.; Lao, L.; Chen, J.; Yu, S.; Yu, Z.; Tang, H.; Yi, L.; Wu, X.; Yang, J.; Liang, F.
Moxibustion for pain relief in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(2), e0170952; (1-17)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1938 Hung, Y.-C.; Hung, I.-L.; Hu W.-L.; Tseng, Y.-J.; Kuo, C.-E.; Liao, Y.-N.; Wu, B.Y.; Tsai, C.-C.; Tsai, P.-Y.; Chen H.-P.; Huang, M.-H.; Su, F.-Y.
Reduction in postpartum weight with laser acupuncture
A randomized control trial
Medicine, 95(34), e4716; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1939 Kucuk, E.V.; Bindayi, A.; Boylu, U.; Onol, F.F.; Gumus, E.
Randomised clinical trial of comparing effects of acupuncture and varicocelectomy on sperm parameters in infertile varicocele patients
Andrologia, 2016, 48(10), 1080-1085
Acupuncture, Andrology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, varicocele
1940 Cheng, K.; Law, A.; Guo, M.; Wieland, L.S.; Shen, X.; Lao, L.
Acupuncture for acute hordeolum (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 2(CD011075), 1-59
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Stye, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1941 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
1942 Kim, K.H.; Kim, Y.R.; Baik, S.K.; Noh, S.H.; Kim, D.H.; Lee, S.W.; Yang, G.Y.
Acupuncture for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
A randomised pilot trial
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(4), 267-274
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal stenosis
1943 Kim, K.H.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, H.Y.; Son, G.M.
Acupuncture for recovery after surgery in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(4), 248-256
Acupuncture, Bowel cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Rehabilitation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1944 Suen, L.K.P.; Yeh, C.H.; Yeung, S.K.W.
Using auriculotherapy for osteoarthritic knee among elders
A double-blinded randomised feasibility study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 257; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1945 Zhao, L.; Chen, J.; Li, Y.; Sun, X.; Chang, X.; Zheng, H.; Gong, B.; Huang, Y.; Yang, M.; Wu, X.; Li, X.; Liang, F.
The long-term effect of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Intern Med, 2017, 177(4), 508-515
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1946 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
1947 Zhang, F.; Yu, X.; Xiao, H.
Cardioprotection of electroacupuncture for enhanced recovery after surgery on patients undergoing heart valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass
A randomized control clinical trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6243630, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1948 Enblom, A.; Steineck, G.; Hammar, M.; Börjeson, S.
Reduced need for rescue antiemetics and improved capacity to eat in patients receiving acupuncture compared to patients receiving sham acupuncture or standard care during radiotherapy
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5806351, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Appetitlosigkeit
1949 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
1950 Fang, S.; Wang, M.; Zheng, Y.; Zhou, S.; Ji, G.
Acupuncture and lifestyle modification treatment for obesity
A meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(2), 239-254
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1951 Xie, X.C.; Cao, Y.Q.; Gao, Q.; Wang, C.; Li, M.; Wei, S.G.
Acupuncture improves intestinal absorption of iron in iron-deficient obese patients
A randomized controlled preliminary trial
Chin Med J, 2017, 130(5), 508-515
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1952 Crew, K.D.; Capodice, J.L.; Greenlee, H.; Brafman, L.; Fuentes, D.; Awad, D.; Tsai, W.Y.; Hershman, D.L.
Randomized, blinded, sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated joint symptoms in women with early-stage breast cancer
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(7), 1154-1160
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1953 Yeganeh Lari, A.; Okhovatian, F.; Naimi, S.s; Baghban, A.A.
The effect of the combination of dry needling and MET on latent trigger point upper trapezius in females
Man Ther, 2016, 21, 204-209
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1954 Wang, K.; Larsen, D.B.; Jensen, T.K.; Liu, T.; Liu, Z.; Arendt-Nielsen, L.
Introducing vibro-acupuncture
A psychophysical study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 373-379
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1955 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
1956 Avci, H.S.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
Effect of acupressure on nausea-vomiting in patients with acute myeloblastic leukemia
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 257-262
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1957 Deng, M.; Wang, X.F.
Acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment
A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 342-348
Acupuncture, Amnesia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
1958 Glazov, G.; Yelland, M.; Emery, J.
Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain
A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34, 328-341
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Laser therapy, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, low-level laser therapy
1959 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
1960 Chou, R.; Deyo, R.; Friedly, J.; Skelly, A.; Hashimoto, R.; Weimer, M.; Fu, R.; Dana, T.; Kraegel, P.; Griffin, J.; Grusin, S.; Brodt, E.D.
Nonpharmacologic therapies for low back pain
A systematic review for an Americal College of Physicians Clinical Practice guideline
Ann Intern Med, 2017, 166(7), (1-14)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
1961 Nakamura, S.; Horiuchi, S.
Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a self-care program for pregnant women for relieving hiesho
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(1), 53-59
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1962 Wu, X.; Zheng, C.; Xu, X.; Ding, P.; Xiong, F.; Tian, M.; Wang, Y.; Dong, H.; Zhang, M.; Wang, W.; Xu, S.; Xie, M.; Huang, G.
Electroacupuncture for functional constipation
A multicenter, randomized, control trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 1428943,
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1963 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
1964 Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K.A.; Kadar, G.E.; Hurwitz, E.L.
Integrative acupuncture and spinal manipulative therapy versus either alone for low back pain
A randomized controlled trial feasibility study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(3), 201-213
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
1965 Maeda, Y.; Kim, H.; Kettner, N.; Kim, J.; Cina, S.; Malatesta, C.; Gerber, J.; McManus, C.; Ong-Sutherland, R.; Mezzacappa, P.; Libby, A.; Mawla, I.; Morse, L.R.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Audette, J.; Napadow, V.
Rewiring the primary somatosensory cortex in carpal tunnel syndrome with acupuncture
Brain, 2017, 140(4), 914-927
Acupuncture, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurobiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1966 Lowe, C.; Aiken, A.; Day, A.G.; Depew, W.; Vanner, S.J.
Sham acupuncture is as efficacious as true acupuncture for the treatment of IBS
A randomized placebo controlled trial
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2017, 29(7), e13040; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1967 Anastasi, J.K.; Capili, B.; Chang, M.
Development of acupuncture and moxibustion protocol in a clinical trial for irritable bowel syndrome
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(1), 62-66
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1968 Yue, J.; Liu, M.; Li, J.; Wang, Y.; Hung, E.S.; Tong, X.; Sun, Z.; Zhang, Q.; Golianu, B.
Acupuncture for the treatment of hiccups following stroke
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(1), 2-8
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Hiccup, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1969 MacPherson, H.; Tilbrook, H.; Agbedjro, D.; Buckley, H.; Hewitt, C.; Frost, C.
Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome
2-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(1), 17-23
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1970 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
1971 Cerez-Téllez, E.; Torres-Lacomba, M.; Fuentes-Gallardo, I.; Perez-Munoz, M.; Mayoral-Del-Moral, O.; Lluch-Girbés, E.; Prieto-Valiente, L.; Falla, D.
Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial
Pain, 2016, 157(9), 1905-1917
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1972 Lardon, A.; Girard, M.-P.; Zaim, C.; Lemeunier, N.; Descarreaux, M.; Marchand, A.-A.
Effectiveness of preventive and treatment interventions for primary headaches in the workplace
A systematic review of the literature
Cephalalgia, 2017, 64-73, 64-73
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1973 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
1974 Chen, Y.P.; Liu, T.; Peng, Y.Y.; Wang, Y.P.; Chen, H.; Fan, Y.F.; Zhang, L.
Acupuncture for hot flashes in women with breast cancer
A systematic review
J Cancer Res Ther, 2016, 12(2), 535-542
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1975 Huang, Y.; Meng, J.; Sun, B.; Xiang, T., Zhou, T.; Xu, B.; Wu, Y.; Chen, Z.; Zhang, S.
Acupuncture for serum uric acid in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Int J Cardiol, 2017, 232, 227-232
Acupuncture, Hyperuricemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1976 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
1977 Lin, X.; Huang, K.; Zhu, G.; Huang, Z.; Qin, A.; Fan, S.
The effects of acupuncture on chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis
A meta-analysis
J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2016, 98(18), 1578-1585
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1978 Giron, P.S.; Haddad, C.A.; Lopes de Almeida Rizzi, S.K.; Nazário, A.C.; Facina, G.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in rehabilitation of physical and functional disorders of women undergoing breast cancer surgery
Support Care Cancer, 2016, 24(6), 2491-2496
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1979 Liao, H.-Y.; Ho, W.-C.; Chen, C.-C.; Lin, J.-G.; Chang, C.-C.; Chen, L.-Y.; Lee, D.-C.; Lee, Y.-C.
Clinical evaluation of acupuncture as treatment for complications of cerebrovascular accidents
A randomized, sham-controlled, subject- and assessor-blind trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7498763, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1980 Kim, T.; Lee, J.; Chung, J.; Bae, S.; Kim, J.; Lee, J.A.; Youn, S.J.; Go, H.-Y.; Shin, S.-M.
Moxibustion intervention for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 9, 126-130 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1981 Park, K.M.; Cho, T.H.
Therapeutic effect of acupuncture point injection with placental extract in knee osteoarthritis
J Integr Med, 2017, 15(2), 135-141
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placenta, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
1982 Derksen, T.M.E.; Bours, M.J.L.; Mols, F.; Weijenberg, M.P.
Liefestyle-related factors in the self-management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in colorectal cancer
A systematic review
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7916031, (1-14)
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Bowel cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1983 Schröder, S.; Meyer-Hamme, G.; Friedemann, T.; Kirch, S.; Hauck, M.; Plaetke, R.; Friedrichs, S.; Gulati, A.; Briem, D.
Immediate pain relief in adhesive capsulitis by acupuncture
A randomized controlled double-blinded study
Pain Med, 2017, 18(11), 2235-2247
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1984 Moeen, S.M.
Could acupuncture be an adequate alternative to dexamethasone in pediatric tonsillectomy?
Paediatr Anesth, 2016, 26(8), 807-814
Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1985 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
1986 Lee, S.-H.; Lim, S.
Clinical effectiveness of acupuncture on Parkinson disease
A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine, 2017, 96(3), e5836; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1987 Ahn, Y.J.; Shin, J.S.; Lee, J.; Lee, Y.J.; Kim, M.R.; Shin, Y.S.; Park, K.B.; Kim, E.J.; Kim, M.J.; Lee, J.W.; Lee, H.D.; Lee, Y.; Kim, S.; Chung, H.J.; Ha, I.H.
Safety of essential bee venom pharmacopuncture as assessed in a randomized controlled double-blind trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 194, 412-420
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect, Pharmacopuncture
1988 Alsharnoubi, J.; Sabbour, A.A.; Shoukry, A.I.; Abdelazeem, A.M.
Nocturnal enuresis in children between laser acupuncture and medical treatment
A comparative study
Lasers Med Sci, 2017, 32(1), 95-99
Acupuncture, Bedwetting, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1989 Sahin, S.; Bicer, M.; Yenice, M.G.; Seker, K.G.; Yavuzsan, A.H.; Tugcu, V.
A prospective randomized controlled study to compare acupuncture and dapoxetine for the treatment of premature ejaculation
Urol Int, 2016, 97(1), 104-111
Acupuncture, Andrology, Ejaculatio praecox, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1990 MacPherson, H.; Elliot, B.; Hopton, A.; Lansdown, H.; Birch, S.; Hewitt, C.
Lifestyle advice and self-care integral to acupuncture treatment for patients with chronic neck pain
Secondary analysis of outcomes within a randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(3), 180-187
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1991 Dimitrova, A.; Murchison, C.; Oken, B.
Acupuncture for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(3), 164-179
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1992 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
1993 Adly, A.S.; Adly, A.S.; Adly, M.S.; Serry, Z.M.H.
Laser acupuncture versus reflexology therapy in elderly with rheumatoid arthritis
Lasers Med Sci, 2017, 32(5), 1097-1103
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1994 Cai, Y.; Zhang, C.S.; Liu, S.; Wen, Z.; Zhang, A.L.; Guo, X.; Lu, C.; Xue, C.C.
Electro-acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 98(12), 2578-2589
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1995 MacPherson, H.; Vertosick, E.A.; Foster, N.E.; Lewith, G.; Linde, K.; Sherman, K.J.; Witt, C.M.; Vickers, A.J.
The persistence of the effects of acupuncture after a course of treatment
A meta-analysis of patients with chronic pain
Pain, 2017, 158(5), 784-793
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1996 Torkzahrani, S.; Mahmoudikohani, F.; Saatchi, K.; Sefidkar, R.; Banaei, M.
The effect of acupressure on the initiation of labor
A randomized controlled trial
Women Birth, 2017, 30, 46-50
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1997 Yeganeh, M.; Baradaran, H.R.; Qorbani, M.; Moradi, Y.; Dastgiri, S.
The effectiveness of acupuncture, acupressure and chiropractic interventions on treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain in Iran
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 27, 11-18
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1998 Kim, B.-Y.; Seo, B.-N.; Park, J.-E.; Yang, C.-S.; Kim, I.-T.; Im J.-W.; Kim, Y.-E.
A systematic review of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for functional dyspepsia
Korean J Acupunct, 2017, 34(1), 8-36
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1999 Lei, H.; Chen, X.; Liu, S.; Chen, Z.
Effect of electroacupuncture on visceral and hepatic fat in women with abdominal obesity
A randomized controlled study based on magnetic resonance imaging
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(4), 285-294
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2000 Brinkhaus, B.; Roll, S.; Jena, S.; Icke, K.; Adam, D.; Binting, S.; Lotz, F.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Acupuncture in patients with allergic asthma
A randomized pragmatic trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(4), 268-277
Acupuncture, Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine