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2301 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
2302 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
2303 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
2304 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
2305 Peng, L.; Mu, K.; Liu, A.; Zhou, L.; Gao, Y.; Shenoy, I.T.; Mei, Z.; Chen, Q.
Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation at auricular acupoints Kindey (CO10), Yidan (CO11), Liver (CO12) and Shenmen (TF4) can induce auditory and limbic cortices activation measured by fMRI
Hear Res, 2018, 359, 1-12
Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
2306 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
2307 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
2308 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
2309 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
2310 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
2311 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
2312 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
2313 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
2314 Oka, H.; Matsudaira, K.; Takano, Y.; Kasya, D.; Niiya, M.; Tonosu, J.; Fukushima, M.; Oshima, Y.; Fuji, T.; Tanaka, S.; Inanami, H.
A comparative study of three conservative treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis with acupuncture and physical therapy study (LAP study)
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 19; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal stenosis
2315 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
2316 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
2317 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
2318 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
2319 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
2320 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
2321 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
2322 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
2323 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
2324 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
2325 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
2326 Fung, K.M.; Kamen, J.
Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) by complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches
2018, 1-163 (Dissertation)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Conduct disorder
2327 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
2328 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
2329 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
2330 Attia, A.M.; Ibrahim, F.A.; Abd El-Latif, N.A.; Aziz, S.W.; Elwan, A.M.; Abdel Aziz, A.A.; Elgendy, A.; Elgengehy, F.T.
Therapeutic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of laser acupuncture on patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Lasers Surg Med, 2016, 48(5), 490-497
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2331 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
2332 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
2333 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
2334 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
2335 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
2336 Lauterbach, R.; Ferrer Sokolowski, C.; Rozenberg, J.; Weissmann, A.
Acupuncture for the treatment of post-partum urinary retention
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 2018, 223, 35-38
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, voiding disorder
2337 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
2338 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
2339 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
2340 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
2341 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
2342 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
2343 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
2344 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
2345 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
2346 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
2347 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
2348 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
2349 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
2350 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
2351 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
2352 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
2353 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
2354 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
2355 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
2356 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
2357 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
2358 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
2359 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
2360 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
2361 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
2362 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
2363 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
2364 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
2365 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
2366 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
2367 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
2368 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
2369 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
2370 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
2371 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
2372 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
2373 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
2374 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
2375 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
2376 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
2377 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
2378 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
2379 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
2380 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
2381 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
2382 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
2383 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
2384 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
2385 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
2386 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
2387 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
2388 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
2389 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
2390 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
2391 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
2392 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
2393 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
2394 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
2395 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
2396 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
2397 Hofmann, D.; Murray, C.; Beck, J.; Homann, R.
Acupressure in management of postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk ambulatory surgical patients
J Perianesth Nurs, 2017, 32(4), 271-278
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Surgery, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2398 Luo, Q.; Hu, Y.; Zhang, H.
Effects of point massage of liver and stomach channel combined with pith and trotter soup on postpartum lactation start time
J Obstet Gynaecol, 2017, 37(7), 872-876
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diätetik, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactation disorder, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2399 Kurebayashi, L.F.S.; Turrini, R.N.T.; Souza, T.P.B. de; Marques, C.F.; Rodrigues, R.T.F.; Charlesworth, K.
Auriculotherapy to reduce anxiety and pain in nursing professionals
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2017, 25, e2843; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pflege
2400 Zucker, N.A.; Tsodikov, A.; Mist, S.D.; Cina, S.; Napadow, V.; Harris, R.E.
Evoked pressure pain sensitivity is associated with differential analgesic response to verum and sham acupuncture in fibromyalgia
Pain Med, 2017, 18(8), 1582-1592
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine