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2501 Li, L.X.; Deng, K.; Qu, Y.
Acupuncture treatment for post-stroke dysphagia
An update meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(9), 686-695
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
2502 Chu, Y.-X.; Cui, W.-Q.; Xu, F.; Pan, Y.-Y.; Ma, Y.-H.; Chen, T.; Wang, S.-J.; Sun, H.-B.; Wang, Y.-Q.; Sun, W.-S.
Acupoint embedding of polyglactin 910 sutures in patients with chronic pain due to cervical spondylotic radiculopathy
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 3465897, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain, Pharmacopuncture, radiculopathy
2503 Sung, S.-H.; Sung, A.-D.-M.; Sung, H.-K.; An, T.-E.-B.; Kim, K.H.; Park, J.-K.
Acupuncture treatment for chronic pelvic pain in women
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 9415897, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
2504 Zhang, Y.; Li, J.; Mo, G.; Liu, J.; Yang, H.; Chen, X.; Liu, H.; Cai, T.; Zhang, X.; Tian, X.; Zhou, Z.; Huang, W.e
Acupuncture and related therapies for obesity
A network meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 9569685, (1-20)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
2505 Xi, J.; Chen, H.; Peng, Z.-H.; Tang, Z.-X.; Song, X.; Xia, Y.-B.
Effects of acupuncture on the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology
An overview of systematic reviews
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 7352735, (1-13)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2506 Shi, G.X.; Liu, B.Z.; Wang, J.; Fu, Q.N.; Sun, S.F.; Liang, R.L.; Li, J.; Tu, J.F.; Tan, C.; Liu, C.Z.
Motion style acupuncture therapy for shoulder pain
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Res, 2018, 11, 2039-2050
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
2507 Ozgoli, G.; Saei Ghare Naz, M.
Effects of complementary medicine on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
A systematic review
Int J Prev Med, 2018, 9, 75
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2508 Fung, J.K.K.; Tsang, H.W.
Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia by an aroma-massage with acupressure treatment protocol
A randomised clinical trial
J Clin Nurs, 2018, 27(9-10), 1812-1825
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder
2509 Cho, W.C.; Li, C.; Chen, H.Y.
Clinical efficacy of acupoint embedment in weight control
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine, 2018, 97(36), e12267; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Implantatakupunktur, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
2510 Georgoudis, G.; Felah, B.; Nikolaidis, P.; Damigos, D.
The effect of myofascial release and microwave diathermy combined with acupuncture versus acupuncture therapy in tension-type headache patients
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Physiother Res Int, 2018, 23(2), e1700; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
2511 Ding, B.-Y.; Duan, J.-Y.; Zhou, Y.-L.; Cao, X.-W.
Acupuncture of lifting and pressing manipulation for upper limb paralysis after stroke
World J Acu Moxibust, 2016, 26(2), 31-36
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Paralysis, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2512 Wang, J.; Li, J.; Yu, X.; Xie, Y.
Acupuncture therapy for functional effects and quality of life in COPD patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Biomed Res Int, 2018, Article ID 3026726, (1-19)
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2513 Hughes, J.; Cummings, M.; Filshie, J.; Kassab, S.; Leng, G.; Mackereth, P.; MacPherson, H.; Valois, B. de; Fisher, P.
Ensuring model validity in a feasibility study of acupuncture to improve quality of life in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 21, 50-52 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2514 Moharreri, F.; Vakilzadeh, A.K.; Soltanifar, A.; Abdollahian, E.; Eslami, S.; Nahidi, M.
Efficacy of adding acupuncture to Methylphenidate in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A randomized clinical trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 22, 62-68
Acupuncture, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2515 Zheng, C.; Lee, Y.; Bin, H.; Jiong, W.
A randomized controlled trial comparing electroacupuncture with manual acupuncture for motor function recovery after ischemic stroke
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 22, 76-80
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2516 Zarvasi, A.; Jaberi, A.A.; Bonabi, T.N.; Tashakori, M.
Effect of self-acupressure on fasting blood sugar (FBS) and insulin level in type 2 diabetes patients
A randomized clinical trial
Electronic Physician, 2018, 10(8), 7155-7163
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2517 Li, L.L.; Liu, X.W.; Wu, F.; Tong, D.C.; Ye, L.P.; Tao, H.X.; Liu, P.; Qiu, Y.H.; Yang, W.Z.
Electroacupuncture stimulation of language-implicated acupoint Tongli (HT 5) in healthy subjects
An fMRI evaluation study
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(11), 822-829
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2518 Stoerkel, E.; Bellanti, D.; Paat, C.; Peacock, K.; Aden, J.; Setlik, R.; Walter, J.; Inman, A.
Effectiveness of a self-care toolkit for surgical breast cancer patients in a military treatment facility
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(9-10), 916-925
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2519 Eriksen, W.T.; Singerman, L.; Romero, S.A.D.; Bussell, J.; Barg, F.K.; Mao, J.J.
Understanding the use of acupuncture for insomnia among cancer survivors
A qualitative study
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(9-10), 962-967
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2520 Dimitrova, A.; Murchison, C.; Oken, B.
The case of local needling in successful randomized controlled trials of peripheral neuropathy
A follow-up systematic review
Med Acupunct, 2018, 30(4), 179-189
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2521 Chong, O.T.; Critchley, H.O.; Williams, L.J.; Haraldsdottir, E.; Horne, A.W.; Fallon, M.
The impact of meridian balance method electro-acupuncture treatment on chronic pelvic pain in women
A three-armed randomised controlled feasibility study using a mixed-methods approach
Br J Pain, 2018, 12(4), 238-249
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
2522 Suzuki, M.; Muro, S.; Fukui, M.; Ishizaki, N.; Sato, S.; Shiota, T.; Endo, K.; Suzuki, T.; Mitsuma, T.; Mishima, M.; Hirai, T.
Effects of acupuncture on nutritional state of patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Re-analysis of COPD acupuncture trial, a randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18(1), 287; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2523 Hsieh, C.J.; Su, W.J.; Wu, S.C.; Chiu, J.H.; Lin, L.C.
Efficacy of acupressure to prevent adverse reactions to antituberculosis drugs
Randomized controlled trials
J Adv Nurs, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Rash, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuberculosis, Sickness
2524 Dunning, J.; Butts, R.; Henry, N.; Mourad, F.; Brannon, A.; Rodriguez, H.; Young, I.; Arias-Buría, J.L.; Fernández-de-las Penas, C.
Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(10), e0205405; (1-24)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Therapeutic ultrasound, Plantar fasciitis
2525 Wang, X.P.; Zhang, D.J.; Wei, X.D.; Wang, J.P.; Zhang, D.Z.
Acupuncture for the relief of hot flashes in breast cancer patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies
J Cancer Res Ther, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2526 Luo, Y.N.; Zhang, Q.H.; Liu, Z.B.; Zhang, F.R.; Chen, Y.; Li, Y.
Methodological and reporting quality evaluation of systematic reviews on acupuncture in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
A systematic review
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 33, 197-203
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systematic review, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
2527 Lee, S.M.K.; Leem, J.; Park, J.H.; Yoon, K.H.; Woo, J.S.; Lee, J.M.; Kim, W.; Lee, S.
Close look at the experiences of patients enrolled in a clinical trial of acupuncture treatment for atrial fibrillation in Korea
A qualitative study nested within a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2017, 7(2), e013180; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Attitude, Assesment, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Patient satisfaction, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2528 Pour, P.S.; Ameri, G.F.; Kazemi, M.; Jahani, Y.
Comparison of effects of local anesthesia and two-point acupressure on the severity of venipuncture pain among hospitalized 6-12-year-old children
J Acu Merid Stud, 2017, 10(3), 187-192
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2529 Mo, Y.; Chen, S.; Yang, L.; Huang, L.; Jin, D.; Yu, Z.; Wang, L.; Wang, L.; Luo, S.; Wang, J.
The effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on inflammatory response in patients undergoing limb ischemia-reperfusion
Mediat Inflamm, 2017, Article ID 836939, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Electroacupuncture, Inflammation, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2530 Hickstein, L.; Kiel, S.; Raus, C.; Heß, S.; Walker, J.; Chenot, J.-F.
Akupunktur als Leistung der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung in Deutschland
Eine retrospektive Beobachtungstudie basierend auf Abrechnungsdaten
Schmerz, 2018, 32(1), 30-38
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Attitude, Assesment, Joints, Complementary and alternative medicine, Health insurance, Economy, Patient structure, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2531 Li, S.; Xie, P.; Liang, Z.; Huang, W.; Huang, Z.; Ou, J.; Lin, Z.; Chai, S.
Efficacy comparison of five different acupuncture methods on pain, stiffness, and function in osteoarthritis of the knee
A network meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 1638904, (1-19)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2532 Lee, D.; Lee, H.; Kim, J.; Kim, T.; Sung, S.; Leem, J.; Kim, T.-H.
Acupuncture for infantile colic
A systematic review of randomised controlled trial
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 7526234, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2533 Zhou, D.; Hu, B.; He, S.; Li, X.; Gong, H.; Li, F.; Wang, Q.
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation accelerates the recovery of gastrointestinal function after cesarean section
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 7341920, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
2534 Rastegar, S.; Baradaran Mahdavi, S.; Hoseinzadeh, B.; Badiei, S.
Comparison of dry needling and steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
A single-blind randomized clinical trial
Int Orthop, 2018, 42(1), 109-116
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Plantar fasciitis
2535 Zhang, X.; Lee, M.S.; Smith, C.A.; Robinson, N.; Zhou, Y.; Wu, Z.; Mao, Y.-Y.; Qu, F.
Effects of acupuncture during in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 23, 14-25
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2536 Liu, Q.; Wu, Q.; Zeng, Z.; Xia, L.; Huang, Y.
Clinical effect and mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion on occupational hand-arm vibration disease
A retrospective study
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 23, 109-115
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
2537 Siavoshi, M.; Vahidi-Sazevar, A.; Talebi, S.; Doroudi, M.; Shahsavan, Y.; Bordbar, R.
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality in patients with chronic heart failure
J Biomed Health, 2017, 2(1), 21-27
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2538 Kang, S.; Kim, Y.K.; Yeom, M.; Lee, H.; Jang, H.; Park, H.J.; Kim, K.
Acupuncture improves symptoms in patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis
A randomized, sham-controlled preliminary trial
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 41, 90-98
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2539 Lee, M.; Lee, S.; Kim, E.; Cho, Y.E.; Kang, J.W.; Lee, J.D.
Evaluation of bleeding-related adverse events following acupuncture treatment in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs
A prospective observational study
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 41, 23-28
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
2540 Chen, H.; Shen, F.-E.; Tan, X.-D.; Jiang, W.-B.; Gu, Y.-H.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for essential hypertension
A meta-analysis
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2946-2969
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
2541 Shen, J.; Ai, B.; Shen, M.
Effectiveness of mild moxibustion for sub-health conditions in pre- and post-menopausal women
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2907-2911
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2542 Qi, Z.; Pang, Y.; Lin, L.; Zhang, B.; Shao, J.; Liu, X.; Zhang, X.
Acupuncture combined with hydrotherapy in diabetes patients with mild lower-extremity arterial disease
A prospective, randomized, nonblinded clinical study
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2887-2900
Acupuncture, Occlusive arterial disease, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2543 Tian, H.; Xu, M.
Clinical efficacy observation of comprehensive Ying needling therapy for mumps
World J Acu Moxibust, 2018, 28, 29-32
Acupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2544 Bullen, A.; Awdishu, L.; Lester, W.; Moore, T.; Trzebinska, D.
Effect of acupuncture or massage on health-related quality of life of hemodialysis patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(11), 1069-1075
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2545 Garner, B,K.; Hopkinson, S.G.; Ketz. A.K.; Landis, C.A.; Trego, L.L.
Auricular Acupuncture for chronic pain and insomnia
A randomized clinical trial
Med Acupunct, 2018, 30(5), 262-272
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2546 Smith, C.A.; Shewamene, Z.; Galbally, M.; Schmied, V.; Dahlen, H.
The effect of complementary medicines and therapies on maternal anxiety and depression in pregnancy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Affect Disord, 2018, 245, 428-439
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
2547 Kwon, C.-Y.; Lee, B.; Park, K.S.
Oriental herbal medicine and moxibustion for polycystic ovary syndrome
A meta-analysis
Medicine, 2018, 97(43), e12942
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
2548 Hsieh, C.-H.; Tseng, C.-C.; Shen, J.-Y.; Chuang, P.-Y.
Randomized controlled trial testing weight loss and abdominal obesity outcomes of moxibustion
Biomed Eng, 2018, 17(Suppl 2), (epub)
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2549 Fan, J.-C.; Zhang, H.-M.; Zhang, M.; Kong, F.-M.; Wang, Y.-L.
Moxibustion treatment for knee osteoarthritis
Cumulative meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
TMR Integr Nurs, 2018, 2(3), 115-122 (epub)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2550 Levy, I.; Attias, S.; Cohen, L.; Stoppelmann, N.; Steinberger, D.; Grimberg, O.; Ben-Ayre, E.; Matter, I.; Sroka, G.; Somri, M.; Schiff, E.
Postoperative analgesia by adding acupuncture to conventional therapy
A non-randomized controlled trial
J Complement Integr Med, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2551 Chen, C.-Y.; Lin, X.-X.; Wang, X.
Efficacy of non-invasive auricular acupressure for treating constipation in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy
A systematic review
Complement Med Res, 2018, 25(6), 406-412
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
2552 Yang, J.; Chen, J.; Yang, M.; Yu, S.; Ying, L.; Liu, G.J.; Ren, Y.L.; Wright, J.M.; Liang, F.R.
Acupuncture for hypertension
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 11(CD008821),
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2553 Zheng, H.W.; Lin, Z.X.; Cheung, F.; Cho, W.C.; Tang, J.L.
Moxibustion for alleviating side effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 11(CD010559),
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2554 Adly, A.S.; Adly, A.S.; Adly, M.S.; Mostafa, Y.M.; El Sayed, A.E.H.I.
Effectiveness of laser acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for limited range of motion in rheumatoid arthritis
Laser Physics, 2018, 29(2), 1097–1103
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2555 Sampaio-Filho, H.; Bussadori, S.K.; Goncalves, M.L.L.; Silva, D.F.T. da; Borsatto, M.C.; Tortamano, I.P.; Longo, P.L.; Pavani, C.; Fernandes, K.P.S.; Mesquita-Ferrari, R.A.; Horliana, A.C.R.T.
Low-level laser treatment applied at auriculotherapy points to reduce postoperative pain in third molar surgery
A randomized, controlled, single-blinded study
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(6), e0197989; (1-20)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Laser therapy, Ear acupuncture, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tooth extraction, Dental diseases, low-level laser therapy
2556 Avisa, P.; Kamatham, R.; Vanjari, K.; Nuvvula, S.
Effectiveness of acupressure on dental anxiety in children
Pediatr Dent, 2018, 40(3), 177-183
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
2557 Hall, M.L.; Macie, A.C.; Ribeiro, D.C.
Effects of dry needling trigger point therapy in the shoulder region on patients with upper extremity pain and dysfunction
A systematic review with meta-analysis
Physiotherapy, 2018, 104(2), 167-177
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2558 Makary, M.M.; Lee, J.; Lee, E.; Eun, S.; Kim, J.; Jahng, G.H.; Kim, K.; Youn, Y.S.; Lee, J.H.; Park, K.
Phantom acupuncture induces placebo credibility and vicarious sensations
A parallel fMRI study of low back pain patients
Sci Rep, 2018, 8(1), 930; (1-22)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2559 Kim, K.H.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, T.Y.; Kim, T.H.
Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 12(CD009676),
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
2560 Song, A.Q.; Zhang, Y.P.; Chen, R.; Liang, F.X.
Is acupuncture effective for improving insulin resistance?
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Curr Med Sci, 2018, 38(6), 1109-1116
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2561 Yang, L.; Di, Y.M.; Shergis, J.L.; Li, Y.; Zhang, A.L.; Lu, C.; Guo, X.; Xue, C.C.
A systematic review of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for postpartum depression
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 33, 85-92
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Postpartum depression
2562 Bai, W.Y.; Yang, Y.C.; Teng, X.F.; Wang, Y.X.; Wei, W.; Zhu, J.C.
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on the stress response during extubation after general anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing elective supratentorial craniotomy
A prospective randomized controlled trial
J Neurosurg Andesthesiol, 2018, 30(4), 337-346
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2563 Deng, G.; Giralt, S; Chung, D.J.; Landau, H.; Siman, J.; Search, B.; Coleton, M.; Vertosick, E.; Shapiro, N.; Chien, C.; Wang, X.S.; Cassileth, B.; Mao, J.J.
Acupuncture for reduction of symptom burden in multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
A randomized sham-controlled trial
Support Care Cancer, 2018, 26(2), 657-665
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2564 Wang, J.; Zhou, Y.; Dai, H.; Bao, B.; Dang, J.; Li, X.; Wang, B.; Li, H.
The safety and efficacy of acupuncture for erectile dysfunction
A network meta-analysis
Medicine, 2019, 98(2), e14089; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Andrology, Erectile disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
2565 Wang, C.C.; Huang, T.H.; Chiou, K.C.; Chang, Z.Y.
Therapeutic effect of superficial acupuncture in treating myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2018, 2018, 9125746; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2566 Chen, Z.; Wang, Y.; Wang, R.; Xie, J.; Ren, Y.
Efficacy of acupuncture for treating opioid use disorder in adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, 2018, 3724708; (1-15)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Addiction, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Drug addiction
2567 Yin, C.P.; Li, Y.N.; Zhao, J.; Zhang, Q.; Guo, Y.Y.; Gao, F.; Wang, X.L.; Wang, Q.J.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on the EC50 of remifentanil suppressing responses to tracheal extubation in elderly patients
Medicine, 2018, 97(52), e13814; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2568 Meng, F.F.; Feng, Y.H.
A pilot study of acupuncture at pain acupoints for cervical cancer pain
Medicine, 2018, 97(52), e13736; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Cervical cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2569 Li, A.; Wang, Y.H.; Zhang, F.; Wang, F.; Zeng, X.X.; Yue, J.H.; Li, X.L.; Zhang, Q.H.
Acupuncture for gender differences and similarities in cerebral activity of health volunteers
A pilot fMRI study
Medicine, 2018, 97(50), e13655; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2570 Gao, F.; Zhang, Q.; Li, Y.; Tai, Y.; Xin, X.; Wang, X.; Wang, Q.
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for prevention of postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with silent lacunar infarction
A preliminary study
Clin Interv Aging, 2018, 13, 2127-2134
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2571 Zhi, F.-Y.; Liu, J.; Ma, X.-P.; Hong, J.; Zhang, J.; Zhang, D.; Zhao, Y.; Wu, L.-J.; Yang, Y.-T.; Wu, D.-Y.; Xie, C.; Wu, L.-X.; Zhang, C.-H.
Manual acupuncture for optic atrophy
A systematic and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2019, Article ID 1735967, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
2572 Garner, B.K.; Hopkinson, S.G.; Ketz, A.K.; Landis, C.A.; Trego, L.L.
Auricular acupuncture for chronic pain and insomnia
A randomized clinical trial
Med Acupunct, 2018, 30(5), 262-272
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2573 Chang, W.-D.; Wu, J.-H.; Chang, N.-J.; Lee, C.-L.; Chen, S.
Effects of laser acupuncture on delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps brachii muscle
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2019, Article ID 6568976, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Muscle soreness, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2574 Meng, J.-B.; Jiao, Y.-N.; Zhang, G.; Xu, X.-J.; Ji, C.-L.; Hu, M.-H.; Lai, Z.-Z.; Zhang, M.
Electroacupuncture improves intestinal dysfunction in septic patients
A randomised controlled trial
Biomed Res Int, 2018, Article ID 8293594, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Sepsis, Darm, Diarrhoeal disorder, Electroacupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
2575 Chen, S.; Zhao, M.; Qiu, J.
Acupuncture for the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
A systematic review and meta-analysis: Acupuncture for SSNHL
Complement Ther Med, 2019, 42, 381-388
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Hardness of Hearing, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2576 Rodrigues, M.D.F.; Rodrigues, M.L.; Bueno, K.S.; Aroca, J.P.; Camilotti, V.; Busato, M.C.A.; Mendonça, M.J.
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on the physical and emotional aspects in patients with temporomandibular disorders:
A blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Complement Ther Med, 2019, 42, 340-346
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Laserneedle acupuncture, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2577 Pang, P.; Shi, Y.; Xu, H.; Deng, L.; Wu, S.; Chen, X.
Acupuncture methods put to the test for a tinnitus study
A Bayesian analysis
Complement Ther Med, 2019, 42, 205-213
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2578 Liu, Y.; Meng, H.-Y.; Khurwolah, M.R.; Liu, J.-B.; Tang, H.; Aa, N.; Yang, Z.-J.
Acupuncture therapy for the treatment of stable angina pectoris
An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2019, 34, 247-253
Acupuncture, Angina pectoris, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2579 Hu, H.; Chen, L.; Ma, R.; Gao, H.; Fang, J.
Acupuncture for primary trigeminal neuralgia
A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2019, 34, 254-267
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trigeminal neuralgia
2580 Wang, J.; Han, L.; Bao, B.; Yu, X.; Zhang, K.; Dai, H.; Li, X.; Wang, B.; Li, H.
The safety and efficacy of acupuncture for epididymitis protocol for a systematic review
Medicine, 2019, 98(1), e13934; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Andrology, Epididymitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2581 Yang, J.W.; Shi, G.X.; Zhang, S.; Tu, J.F.; Wang, L.Q.; Yan, C.Q.; Lin, L.L.; Liu, B.Z.; Wang, J.; Sun, S.F.; Yang, B.F.; Wu, L.Y.; Tan, C.; Chen, S.; Zhang, Z.J.; Fisher, M.; Liu, C.Z.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for vascular cognitive impairment no dementia
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2019, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2582 Armour, M.; Ee, C.C.; Hao, J.; Wilson, T.M.; Yao, S.S.; Smith, C.A.
Acupuncture and acupressure for premenstrual syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 8(CD005290),
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Premenstrual syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2583 Zhang, Y.; Lin, L.; Li, H.; Hu, Y.; Tian, L.
Effects of acupuncture on cancer-related fatigue
A meta-analysis
Support Care Cancer, 2018, 26(2), 415-425
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2584 Lux, E.A.; Wahl, G.; Erlenwein, J.; Wiese, C.; Wirz, S.
Ist die Supplementierung der Ohrakupunktur bei operativer Zahnentfernung in Lokalanästhesie effektiv?
Eine Pilotstudie
Schmerz, 2017, 31(5), 489-498
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tooth extraction, Dental diseases
2585 Armour, M.; Smith, C.A.; Steel, K.A.; Macmillan, F.
The effectiveness of self-care and lifestyle interventions in primary dysmenorrhea
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2019, 19, 22; (1-16)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
2586 Yu, X.; Salmoni, A.
Comparison of the prophylactic effect between acupuncture and acupressur on menstrual migraines
Results of a pilot study
J Acu Merid Stud, 2018, 11(5), 303-314
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2587 Priastana, I.K.A.; Apriyanto, B.S.; Akasyah, W.; Juanamasta, I.G.; Basuki, H.O.
A systematic review on the effectiveness of auricular acupressure for pain
8th International Nursing Conference "Education, Practice and Research Development in Nursing", 2019, 60-64 (Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2588 Wu, I.X.Y.; Wong, C.H.L.; Ho, R.S.T.; Cheung, W.K.W.; Ford, A.C.; Wu, J.C.Y.; Mak, A.D.P.; Cramer, H.; Chung, V.C.H.
Acupuncture and related therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome
Overview of systematic reviews and network meta-analysis
Ther Adv Gastroenterol, 2019, 12, 1-34
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2589 Castro Moura, C. de; Hollanda Iunes, D.; Ruginsk, S.G.; Souza, V.H.S.; Assis, B.B. de; Chaves, E. de C.L.
Action of ear acupuncture in people with chronic pain in the spinal column
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2018, 26, e3050; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine, Chronic pain
2590 Kim, H.; Kim, H.K.; Kim, S.Y.; Kim, Y.I.; Yo, H.R.; Jung, I.C.
Cognitive improvement effects of electro-acupuncture for the treatment of MCI compared with Western medications
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2019, 19, 13; (1-15)
Acupuncture, Dementia, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2591 Eftekharsadat, B.; Porjafar, E.; Eslamian, F.; Shakouri, S.K.; Fadavi, H.R.; Raeissadat, S.A.; Babaei-Ghazani, A.
Combination of exercise and acupunture versus acupuncture alone for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(5), 315-322
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Aerobic training
2592 Wu, M.-Y.; Huang, M.-C.; Liao, H.-H.; Chiang, J.-H.; Lee, Y.-C.; Hsu, C.-Y.; Sun, M.-F.; Yen, H.-R.
Acupuncture decreased the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Taiwan
A nationwide propensity score-matched study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2593 Jesse, M.T.; Kulas, M.; Unitis, J.; Beltran, N.; Abouljoud, M.
Acupuncture in living liver and kidney donors
A feasibility study
J Integr Med, 2019, 17, 3-7
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Kidney, Traditional Chinese medicine
2594 Sun, H.; Wu, C.
Acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction in treatment of patients with ischemic stroke
J Int Med Res, 2019, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2595 Grillo, C.M.; Zotelli, V.L.R.; Gil, M.L.B.; Sousa, M. da L.R. de
Would a placebo acupunture needle be able to induce dequi?
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(5), 273-279
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2596 AminiSaman, J.A.; Mohammadi, S.; Karimpour, H.A.; Hemmatpour, B.; Sharifi, H.; Kawyannejad, R.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at the acupuncture points to relieve pain of patients under mechanical ventilation
A randomized controlled study
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(5), 290-295
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung inflammation, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Intensivmedizin
2597 Kwon, C.Y.; Lee, B.; Chang, G.T.; Yoon, S.H.
Efficacy of acupotomy for cerebral palsy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine, 2019, 98(4), e14187; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese, acupotomy
2598 Dias, S.F.L.; Pereira, L.C.A.; Oliveira, A.P.; Santos, R.F.D.; Nunes, L.C.C.
Scientific and technological prospection on transdermal formulations and complementary therapies for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
Expert Opin Ther Pat, 2019, 29(2), 115-126
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, low-level laser therapy
2599 Kong, K.H.; Ng, H.L.; Li, W.; Ng, D.W.; Tan, S.I.; Tay, K.Y.; Au, W.L.; Tan, L.C.S.
Acupuncture in the treatment of fatigue in Parkinson's disease
A pilot, randomized, controlled, study
Brain Behav, 2017, 8(1), e00897; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2600 Wen, X.; Wu, Q.; Liu, J.; Xu, Z.; Fan, L.; Chen, X.; He, Q.; Ma, R.; Wu, Y.; Jiang, S.; Xu, S.; Fu, W.
Randomized single-blind multicenter trial comparing the effects of standard and augmented acupuncture protocols on sleep quality and depressive symptoms in patients with depression
Psychol Health Med, 2018, 23(4), 375-390
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine