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701 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
702 Sze, F.K.; Wong, E.; Or, K.K.; Lau, J.; Woo, J.
Does acupuncture improve motor recovery after stroke?
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Stroke, 2002, 33(11), 2604-2619
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
703 Sun, J.H.; Wu, X.L.; Xia, C.; Xu, L.Z.; Pei, L.X.; Li, H.; Han, G.Y.
Clinical evaluation of Soothing Gan and invigorating Pi acupuncture treatment on diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(10), 780-785
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
704 Chang, B.H.; Sommers, E.
Acupuncture and the relaxation response for treating gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(3), 180-187
Acupuncture, Relaxation, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
705 Takakura, N.; Takayama, M.; Kawase, A.; Yajima, H.
Double blinding with a new placebo needle
A validation study on participant blinding
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(3), 203-207
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
706 Feng, Y.; Wang, X.Y.; Li, S.D.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, H.M.; Li, M.; Cao, K.; Ye, Y.F.; Zhang, Z.
Clinical research of acupuncture on malignant tumor patients for improving depression and sleep quality
J Trad Chin Med, 2011, 31(3), 199-202
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
707 Gribel, G.P.; Coca-Velarde, L.G.; Moreira, de Sá, R.A.
Electroacupuncture for cervical ripening prior to labor induction
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2011, 283(6), 1233-1238
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
708 Yeh, M.L.; Chung, Y.C.; Chen, K.M.; Chen, H.H.
Pain reduction of acupoint electrical stimulation for patients with spinal surgery
A placebo-controlled study
Int J Nurs Stud, 2011, 48(6), 703-709
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
709 Park, J.-E.; Sul, J.-U.; Kang, K.; Shin, B.-C.; Hong, K.-E.; Choi, S.-M.
The effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of functional constipation
A randomized, sham-controlled, patient blinded, pilot clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 124; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
710 Okada, D.M.; Onishi, E.T.; Chami, F.I.; Borin, A.; Cassola, N.; Guerreiro, V.M.
Acupuncture for tinnitus immediate relief
Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol, 2006, 72(2), 182-186
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
711 Smith, C.A.; Ussher, J. M.; Perz, J.; Carmady, B.; Lacey, S. de
The effect of acupuncture on psychosocial outcomes for women experiencing infertility
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 923-930
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
712 Chiu, H.H.; Wu, P.C.
Manual acupuncture for relieving pain associated with panretinal photocoagulation
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 915-921
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Retinopathia, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
713 Nielsen, O.J.; Moller, K.; Jorgensen, K.E.
Effekten af traditionel kinesisk akupunktur på svær tinnitus
En dobbeltblind, placebokontrolleret klinisk undersøgelse med åben terapeutisk styring
Ugeskr Laeger, 1999, 161(4), 424-429
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
714 Latifpour, D.H.; Grenner, J.; Sjödahl, C.
The effect of a new treatment based on somatosensory stimulation in a group of patients with somatically related tinnitus
Int Tinnitus J, 2009, 15(1), 94-99
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
715 Vilholm, O.J.; Moller, K.; Jorgensen, k.
Effect of traditional Chinese acupuncture on severe tinnitus
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical investigation with open therapeutic control
Brit J Audiol, 1998, 32(3), 197-204
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
716 Axelsson, A.; Andersson, S.; Gu, L.D.
Acupuncture in the management of tinnitus
A placebo-controlled study
Audiology, 1994, 33(6), 351-360
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
717 Podoshin, L.; Ben-David, Y.; Fradis, M.; Gerstel, R.; Felner, H.
Idiopathic subjective tinnitus treated by biofeedback, acupuncture and drug therapy
Ear Nose Throat J, 1991, 70(5), 284-289
Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
718 Marks, N.J.; Emery, P.; Onisiphorou, C.
A controlled trial of acupuncture in tinnitus
J Laryngol Otol, 1984, 98(11), 1103-1109
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
719 Hansen, P.E.; Hansen, J.H.; Bentzen, O.
Acupuncture treatment of chronic unilateral tinnitus
A double-blind cross-over trial
Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, 1982, 7(5), 325-329
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
720 Shin, J.-S.; Ha, I.-H.; Lee, T.-G.; Choi, Y.; Park, B.-Y.; Kim, M.; Lee, M.S.
Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) for acute low back pain with severe disability
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial protocol
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 127; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
721 Bazarganipour, F.; Lamyian, M.; Heshmat, R.; Abadi, M.A.; Taghavi, A.
A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple acupressure protocol to the Taichong point in relieving dysmenorrhea
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2010, 111(2), 105-109
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
722 Zhou, S.; Huang, L.-P.; Liu, J.; Yu, J.-H.; Tian, Q.; Cao, L.-J.
Bilateral effects of 6 weeks' unilateral acupuncture and electroacupuncture on ankle dorsiflexors muscle strength
A pilot study
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(1), 50-55
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Joints, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Traditional Chinese medicine
723 Ma, T.T.; Yu, S.Y.; Li, Y.; Liang, F.R.; Tian, X.P.; Zheng, H.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.J.; Chang, X.R.; Zhao, L.; Wu, X.; Zeng, F.
Randomised clinical trial
An assessment of acupuncture on specific meridian or specific acupoint vs. sham acupuncture for treating functional dyspepsia
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2012, 35(5), 552-561
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
724 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
725 Kashefi, F.; Khajehei, M.; Ashraf, A.R.; Jafari, P.
The efficacy of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point in the improvement of women's general health
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1141-1147
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
726 Zhu, T.M.; Li, H.; Jin, R.J.; Zheng, Z.; Luo, Y.; Ye, H.; Zhu, H.M.
Effects of electroacupuncture combined psycho-intervention on cognitive function and event-related potentials P300 and mismatch negativity in patients with internet addiction
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(2), 146-151
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
727 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
728 Tachibana, K.; Ueki, N.; Uchida, T.; Koga, H.
Randomized comparison of the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, massage, and Tachibana-Style-Method on stiff shoulders by measuring muscle firmness, VAS, pulse, and blood pressure
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 989705; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
729 Langenbach, M.R.; Aydemir-Dogruyol, K.; Issel, R.; Sauerland, S.
Randomized sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for postoperative pain control after stapled hemorrhoidopexy
Colorectal Dis, 2012, 14(8), e486-e491
Acupuncture, Hemorrhoids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
730 Sinha, A.; Paech, M.J.; Thew, M.E.; Rhodes, M.; Luscombe, K.; Nathan, E.
A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of acupressure wristbands for the prevention of nausea and vomiting during labour and delivery
Int J Obstet Anaesth, 2011, 20(2), 110-117
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
731 Holzer, A.; Leitger, U.; Spacer, A.; Wenzl, R.; Herkner, H.; Kettner, S.
Auricular acupuncture for postoperative pain after gynaecolgical surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Minerva Anestesiol, 2011, 77, 298-304
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
732 Miller, E.; Maimon, Y.; Rosenblatt, Y.; Mendler, A.; Hasner, A.; Barad, A.; Amir, H.; Dekel, S.; Lev-Avri
Delayed effect of acupuncture treatment in OA of the knee
A blinded, randomized, controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 792975
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
733 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
734 Lu, W.; Wayne, P.M.; Davis, R.B.; Buring, J.E.; Li, H.; Goguen, L.A.; Rosenthal, D.S.; Tishler, R.B.; Posner, M.R.; Haddad, R.I.
Acupuncture for dysphagia after chemoradiation in head and neck cancer
Rationale and design of a randomized, sham-controlled trial
Contemp Clin Trials, 2012, 33(4), 700-711
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
735 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
736 Fragoso, A.P.; Ferreira, A.S.
Immediate effects of acupuncture on biceps brachii muscle function in healthy and post-stroke subjects
Chin Med, 2012, 7(1), 7; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
737 Lu, C.J.; Xiang, Y.; Xie, X.L.; Xuan, M.L.; He, Z.H.
A randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial on 84 outpatients with psoriasis vulgaris by auricular therapy combined with optimized Yinxieling formula
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(3), 186-191
Acupuncture, Arnebia, Curcuma, Curcuma sarcandra, Glycyrrhiza, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Paeonia, Paeonia rubra, Prunus, Prunus mume, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris, Smilax, Smilax glabra, Traditional Chinese medicine
738 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
739 Zhang, Q.H.; Sun, Z.R.; Yue, J.H.; Ren, X.; Qiu, L.B.; Lv, X.L.; Du, W.
Traditional Chinese medicine for pressure ulcer
A meta-analysis
Int Wound J, 2013, 10(2), 221-231
Acupuncture, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
740 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
741 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
742 Hou, L.L.; Yao, L.W.; Niu, Q.M.; Xu, L.; Yu, Q.H.; Sun, W.Q.; Yin, P.H.; Li, Q.
Preventive effect of electrical acupoint stimulation on lower-limb thrombosis
A prospective study of elderly patients after malignant gastrointestinal tumor surgery
Cancer Nurs, 2013, 36(2), 139-144
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Randomized trial, Thrombosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
743 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
744 Vicente-Barrero, M.; Si-Lei, Y.L.; Bingxin, Z.; Bocanegra-Perez, S.; Duran-Moreno, D.; Lopez-Marquez, A.; Knezevic, M.; Castellano-Navarro, J.M.; Liminana-Canal, J.M.
The efficacy of acupuncture and decompression splints in the treatment of temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome
Med Oral Patol Cir Bucal, 2012, 17(6), e1028-e1033
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
745 Kim, K.S.; Kim, Y.B.
Anti-inflammatory effect of Keigai-rengyo-to extract and acupuncture in male patients with acne vulgaris
A randomized controlled pilot trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 501-508
Acne, Acupuncture, Andrology, Skin diseases, Keigai-rengyo-to, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine
746 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.C.; Chiang, Y.C.; Lin, S.W.; Huang, C.K.; Ren, D.
Reduction in nausea and vomiting in children undergoing cancer chemotherapy by either appropriate or sham auricular acupuncture points with standard care
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(4), 334-340
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
747 Hsing, W.T.; Imamura, M.; Weaver, K.; Fregni, F.; Azevedo, Neto R.S.
Clinical effects of scalp electrical acupuncture in stroke
A sham-controlled randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(4), 341-346
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
748 Huang, W.; Taylor, A.; Howie, J.; Robinson, N.
Is the diurnal profile of salivary cortisol concentration a useful marker for measuring reported stress in acupuncture research?
A randomized controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(3), 242-250
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cortisone
749 Wu, L.L.; Su, C.H.; Liu, C.F.
Effects of noninvasive electroacupuncture at Hegu (LI4) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints on dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 137-142
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
750 Yun, M.; Shao, Y.; Zhang, Y.; He, S.; Xiong, N.; Zhang, J.; Guo, M.; Liu, D.; Luo, Y.; Guo, L.; Yan, J.
Hegu acupuncture for chronic low-back pain
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 130-136
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
751 Li, X.W.; Yang, Y.K.; Xie, X.M.; Bai, L.N.; Zhang, X.S.
Economic evaluation of treating herpes zoster with various methods of acupuncture and moxibustion
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 125-128
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
752 Karaman, I.; Koca, O.; Kücük, E.V.; Öztürk, M.; Günes, M.; Kaya, C.
Laser acupuncture therapy for primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis
J Urol, 2011, 185(5), 1852-1856
Acupuncture, Bedwetting, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
753 Zunhammer, M.; Eichhammer, P.; Franz, J.; Hajak, G.; Busch, V.
Effects of acupuncture needle penetration on motor system excitability
Neurophysiol Clin, 2012, 42(4), 225-230
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
754 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
755 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
756 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
757 Zhang, G.C.; Fu, W.B.; Xu, N.G.; Liu, J.H.; Zhu, X.P.; Liang, Z.H.; Huang, Y.F.; Chen, Y.F.
Meta analysis of the curative effect of acupuncture on post-stroke depression
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 6-11
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
758 Azizi, H.; Liu, Y, F.; Wang, C.H.; Bahrami-Taghanaki, H.; Esmaily, H.O.; Azizi, H.; Xue, X.O.
Menopause-related symptoms
Traditional Chinese medicine vs hormone therapy
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 48-53
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
759 Ngai, S.P.C.; Jones, A.Y.M.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Yu, H.P.M.; He, C.Q.
Acute effects of Acu-TENS on FEV1 and blood beta-endorphin level in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(5), 8-13
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Electrotherapy, Emphysema, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Endorphin
760 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
761 Pastore, L.M.; Williams, C.D.; Jenkins, J.; Patrie, J.T.
True and sham acupuncture produced similar frequency of ovulation and improved LH to FSH hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2011, 96(10), 3143-3150
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
762 Rebhorn, C.; Breimhorst, M.; Buniatyan, D.; Vogel, C.; Birklein, F.; Eberle, T.
The efficacy of acupuncture in human pain models
A randomized, controlled, double-blinded study
Pain, 2012, 153(9), 1852-1862
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
763 Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Zeng, F.; Zhou, S.Y.; Zhong, F.; Zheng, H.B.; Chen, M.; Jing, X.H.; Cai, Y.Y.; Jia, B.H.; Zhu, B.; Liu, Z.S.
Use acupuncture to treat functional constipation
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2012, 13(1), 104; (1-8) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
764 Skonnord, T.; Skjeie, H.; Brekke, M.; Grotle, M.; Lund, I.; Fetveit, A.
Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain
A protocol for a randomised, controlled multicenter intervention study in general practice - The Acuback Study
BMJ Open, 2012, 2(3), 1-7 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
765 Gücel, F.; Bahar, B.; Demirtas, C.; Mit, S.; Cevik, C.
Influence of acupuncture on leptin, ghrelin, insulin and cholecystokinin in obese women
A randomised, sham-controlled preliminary trial
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(3), 203-207
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
766 Mavrommatis, C.I.; Argyra, E.; Vadalouka, A.; Vasilakos, D.G.
Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy to pharmacological treatment in patients with chronic pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee
A 3-armed, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Pain, 2012, 153(8), 1720-1726
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
767 Shen, P.F.; Kong, L.; Ni, L.W.; Guo, H.L.; Yang, S.; Zhang, L.L.; Zhang, Z.L.; Guo, J.K.; Xiong, J.; Zhen, Z.; Shi, X.M.
Acupuncture intervention in ischemic stroke
A randomized controlled prospective study
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(4), 685-693
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
768 Abdi, H.; Abbasi-Parizad, P.; Zhao, B.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Tavallaie, S.; Rahsepar, A.A.; Parizadeh, S.M.; Safariyan, M.; Nemati, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Darbandi, M.; Darbandi, S.; Ferns, G.A.
Effects of auricular acupuncture on anthropometric, lipid profile, inflammatory, and immunologic markers
A randomized controlled trial study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(7), 668-677
Acupuncture, Dyslipidämie, Inflammation, Obesitiy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
769 Jeon, S.W.; Kim, K.S.; Nam, H.J.
Long-term effect of acupuncture for treatment of tinnitus
A randomized, patient- and assessor-blind, sham-acupuncture-controlled, pilot trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(7), 693-699
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
770 Ward, U.; Nilsson, U.G.
Acupuncture for postoperative pain in day surgery patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Clin Nurs Res, 2013, 22(1), 130-136
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine
771 Chen, M.; Chen, R.; Xiong, J.; Chi, Z.; Sun, J.; Su, T.; Zhou, M.; Yi, F.; Zhang, B.
Evaluation of different moxibustion doses for lumbar disc herniation
Multicentre randomised controlled trial of heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(4), 266-272
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, posology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
772 Street, R.L. jr.; Cox, V.; Kallen, M.A.; Suarez-Almazor, M.E.
Exploring communication pathways to better health
Clinician communication of expectations for acupuncture effectiveness
Patient Educ Couns, 2012, 89(2), 245-251
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
773 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
774 Lee, K.C.; Keyes, A.; Hensley, J.R.; Gordon, J.R.; Kwasny, M.J.; West, D.P.; Lio, P.A.
Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis
A pilot trial
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(1), 8-11
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
775 Leung, L.; Neufeld, T.; Marin, S.
Effect of self-administered auricular acupressure on smoking cessation
A pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, 11; (1-7)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
776 Itoh, K.; Asai, S.; Ohyabu, H.; Imai, K.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of trigger point acupuncture treatment on temporomandibular disorders
A preliminary randomized clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2012, 5(2), 57-62
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
777 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
778 Zick, S.M.; Wyatt, G.K.; Murphiy, S.L.; Arnedt, J.T.; Sen, A.; Harris, R.E.
Acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors (AcuCrft)
A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12(1), 132; (1-14)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
779 Hachul, H.; Garcia, T.K.; Maciel, A.L.; Yagihara, F.; Tufik, S.; Bittencourt, L.
Acupuncture improves sleep in postmenopause in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Climacteric, 2013, 16(1), 36-40
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
780 Xu, Z.; Li, R.; Zhu, C.; Li, M.
Effect of acupuncture treatment for weight loss on gut flora in patients with simple obesity
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(1), 116-117
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
781 Vickers, A.J.; Cronin, A.M.; Maschino, A.C.; Lewith, G.; MacPherson, H.; Foster, N.E.; Sherman, K.J.; Witt, C.M.; Linde, K.
Acupuncture for chronic pain
Individual patient data meta-analysis
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(19), 1444-1453
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
782 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
783 Huo, Z.J.; Guo, J.; Li, D.
Effects of acupuncture with meridian acupoints and three Anmian acupoints on insomnia and related depression and anxiety state
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(8), 187-191
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
784 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
785 Soni, A.; Joshi, A.; Mudge, N.; Wyatt, M.; Williamson, L.
Supervised exercise plus acupuncture for moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis
A small randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(3), 176-181
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
786 Franasiak, J.; Young, S.L.; Williams, C.D.; Pastore, L.M.
Longitudinal anti-müllerian hormone in women with policystic ovary syndrome
An acupuncture randomized clinical trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, e973712; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Gynaecology, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
787 Meng, Z.; Kay Garcia, M.; Hu, C.; Chiang, J.; Chambers, M.; Rosenthal, D.I.; Peng, H.; Wu, C.; Zhao, Q.; Zhao, G.; Liu, L.; Spelman, A.; Lynn Palmer, J.; Wei, Q.; Cohen, L.
Sham-controlled, randomised, feasibility trial of acupuncture for prevention of radiation-induced xerostomia among patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Eur J Cancer, 2012, 48(11), 1692-1699
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Dry mouth, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
788 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
789 Tobbackx, Y.; Meeus, M.; Wauters, L.; De Vilder, P.; Roose, J.; Tom Verhaeghe, J.; Nijs
Does acupuncture activate endogenous analgesia in chronic whiplash-associated disorders?
A randomized crossover trial
Eur J Pain, 2013, 17(2), 279-285
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Whiplash-associated disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
790 Tu, J.H.; Chung, W.C.; Yang, C.Y.; Tzeng, D.S.
A comparison between acupuncture versus zolpidem in the treatment of primary insomnia
Asian J Psych, 2012, 5(3), 231-235
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
791 Zhou, E.H.; Liu, H.R.; Wu, H.G.; Shi, Z.; Zhang, W.; Zhu, Y.; Shi, D.R.; Zhou, S.
Down-regulation of protein and mRNA expression of IL-8 and ICAM-1 in colon tissue of ulerative colitis patients by partition-herb moxibustion
Digest Dis Sci, 2009, 54(10), 2198-2206
Acupuncture, Biology/Biological Sciences, Ulcerative colitis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Molecular biology, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
792 Kim, T.H.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Kang, K.W.; Shin, M.S.; Jung, S.Y.; Kim, A.R.; Jung, H.J.; Choi, J.B.; Hong, K.E.; Lee, S.D.; Choi, S.M.
Acupuncture for the treatment of dry eye
A multicenter randomised controlled trial with active comparison intervention (artificial teardrops)
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(5), e36638; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dry eye
793 Smith, C.A.; Crowther, C.A.; Petrucco, O.; Beilby, J.; Dent, H.
Acupuncture to treat primary dysmenorrhea in women
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 612464; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
794 Wang, Y.; Hu, Y.-P.; Wang, W.-C.; Pang, R.-Z.; Zhang, A.-R.
Clinical studies on treatment of earthquake-caused posttraumatic stress disorder using electroacupuncture
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 431279; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
795 Bu, Y.Q.; Du, G.Z.; Chen, S.Z.
Clinical study on the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with preconditioning acupuncture
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(3), 224-227
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
796 Leung, W.W.; Jones, A.Y.M.; Ng, S.S.M.; Wong, C.Y.N.; Lee, J.F.Y.
Electroacupuncture in reduction of discomfort associated with barostat-induced rectal distension
A randomized controlled study
J Gastrointest Surg, 2011, 15(4), 660-666
Acupuncture, Darm, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Straight intestine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
797 Lomuscio, A.; Belletti, S.; Battezzati, P.M.; Lombardi, F.
Efficacy of acupuncture in preventing atrial fibrillation recurrences after electrical cardioversion
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 2011, 22(3), 241-247
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
798 Ecevit, A.; Ince, D.A.; Tarcan, A.; Cabioglu, M.T.; Kurt, A.
Acupuncture in preterm babies during minor painful procedures
J Trad Chin Med, 2011, 31(4), 308-310
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frühgeborene
799 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
800 Ning, S.; Li, F.J.; Qian, L.J.; Xu, D.; Huang, Y.; Xiao, M.; Duan, G.; Li, Y.
The successful treatment of flat warts with auricular acupuncture
Int J Dermatol, 2012, 51(2), 211-215
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Warts