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1701 Jin, Y.; Zhao, Q.; Zhou, K.; Jing, X.; Yu, X.; Fang, J.; Liu, Z.; Zhu, B.
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia
A single blinded, randomized, controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 904926, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1702 Liu, Y.-Q.; Zhang, P.; Xie, J.-P.; Ma, L.-X.; Yuan, H.-W.; Li, J.; Lin, C.; Wang, P.; Yang, G.-Y.; Zhu, J.
Influences of Deqi on immediate analgesia effect of needling SP6 (Sanyinjiao) in patients with primary dysmenorrhea in cold and dampness stagnation pattern
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 238790, (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1703 Wu, J.; Hu, Y.; Zhu, Y.; Yin, P.; Litscher, G.; Xu, S.
Systematic review of adverse effects
A further step towards modernization of acupuncture in China
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 432467, (1-19)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
1704 Li, P.; Tjen-A-Looi, S.C.; Cheng, L.; Liu, D.; Painovich, J.; Vinjamury, S.; Longhurst, J.C.
Long-lasting reduction of blood pressure by electroacupuncture in patients with hypertension
Randomized controlled trial
Med Acupunct, 2015, 27(4), 253-265
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1705 Noda, Y.; Izuno, T.; Tsuchiya, Y.; Hayasaka, S.; Matsumoto, K.; Murakami, H.; Ito, A.; Shinse, Y.; Suzuki, A.; Nakamura, M.
Acupuncture-induced changes of vagal function in patients with depression
A preliminary sham-controlled study with press needles
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 193-200
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1706 Mehta, P.K.; Polk, D.M.; Zhang, X.; Li, N.; Painovich, J.; Kothawade, K.; Kirschner, J.; Qiao, Y.; Ma, X.; Chen, Y.D.; Brandman, A.; Shufelt, C.; Minissian, M.; Bairey Merz, C.N.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture in stable ischemic heart disease patients
Int J Cardiol, 2014, 176(2), 367-374
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1707 Bezerra, A.G.; Pires, G.N.; Andersen, M.L.; Tufik, S.; Hachul, H.
Acupuncture to treat sleep disorders in postmenopausal women
A systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 563236, (1-16)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1708 Yue, Y.; Pan, X.; Zhang, S.; Jin, J.; Wang, W.; Wang, D.; Han, D.; Wang, G.; Hu, Q.; Kang J.; Ding, S.; Yang, Y.; Bu, H.; Guo, Y.
A randomized controlled trial of puncturing and bloodletting at twelve hand jing points to treat acute carbon monoxide poisoning as adjunct to first aid treatment
A study protocol
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 827305, (1-5)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Luftverschmutzung, Randomized trial, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Environmental medicine
1709 Bastani, F.; Sobhani, M., Ghasemi, H.S.E.
Effect of acupressure on fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis
Glob J Health Sci, 2015, 7(4), 375-381
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1710 Horiuchi, S.; Tsuda, A.; Honda, Y.; Kobayashi, H.; Naruse, M.; Tsuchiyagaito, A.
Mood changes by self-administered acupressure in Japanese college students
A randomized controlled trial
Glob J Health Sci, 2015, 7(4), 40-44
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1711 Jerng, U.M.; Jo, J.-Y.; Lee, S.; Lee, J.-M.; Kwon, O.
The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for poor semen quality in infertile males
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Asian J Androl, 2014, 16, 884-891
Acupuncture, Andrology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1712 Yan, R.-H.; Liu, X.-M.; Bai, J.; Yu, J.; Gu, J.-S.
Clinical efficacy of simple obesity treated by catgut implantation at acupoints
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(8), 594-600
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1713 Sun, Z.-R.; Yue, J.-H.; Tian, H.-Z.; Zhang, Q.-H.
Acupuncture at Houxi (SI 3) acupoint for acute neck pain caused by stiff neck
Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2014, 4, e006236; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1714 Mafetoni, R.R.; Shimo, A.K.K.
Effects of acupressure on progress of labor and cesarean section rate
Randomized clinical trial
Rev Saude Publica, 2015, 49, 9
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1715 Mao, J.J.; Bowman, M.A.; Xie, S.X.; Bruner, D.; DeMichele, A.; Farrar, J.T.
Electroactupuncture versus gabapentin for hot flashes among breast cancer survivors
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2015, 33(31), 3615-3620
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1716 Liu, Z.D.; He, J.B.; Guo, S.S.; Yang, Z.X.; Shen, J.; Li, X.Y.; Liang, W.; Shen, W.D.
Effects of electroacupuncture therapy for Bell's palsy from acute stage
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 378; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
1717 Cagnie, B.; Castelein, B.; Pollie, F.; Steelant, L.; Verhoeyen, H.; Cools, A.
Evidence for the use of ischemic compression and dry needling in the management of trigger points of the upper trapezius in patients with neck pain
A systematic review
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2015, 94(7), 573-583
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1718 Aydogmus, Y.; Sunay, M.; Arslan, H.; Aydin, A.; Adiloglu, A.K.; Sahin, H.
Acupuncture versus solifenacin for treatment of overactive bladder and its correlation with urine nerve growth factor levels
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Urol Int, 2014, 93(4), 437-443
Acupuncture, Bladder, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1719 Leung, T.K.; Lin, M.T.; Chen, C.A.; Hsu, C.Y.; Lin, S.L.; Chen, C.W.
The analysis of normalized effects on meridian current level after the lhotoluminescent bioceramic treatment on acupuncture points
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(8), 472-479
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1720 Yao, Q.; Ye, Y.; Liu, X.; Qin, Z.; Liu, Z.
Acupuncture for patients with chronic urticaria
A systematic review protocol
BMJ Open, 2015, 5(9), e007704; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Urticaria
1721 Romeo, M.J.; Parton, B.; Russo, R.A.; Hays, L.S.; Conboy, L.
Acupuncture to treat the symptoms of patients in palliative care setting
Explore, 2015, 11(5), 357-362
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1722 Abbasoglu, A.; Cabioglu, M.T.; Tugcu, A.U.; Ince, D.A.; Tekindal, M.A.; Ecevit, A.; Tarcan, A.
Acupressure at BL60 and K3 points before heel lancing in preterm infants
Explore, 2015, 11(5), 363-366
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frühgeborene
1723 Wyatt, G.; Frambes, D.; Harris, R.E.; Arnedt, J.T.; Murphy, S.L.; Zick, S.M.
Self-administered acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue
Fidelity considerations
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(4), 18-23
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1724 Li, X.; Han, Y.; Cui, J.; Yuan, P.; Di, Z.; Li, L.
Efficacy of warm needle moxibustion on lumbar disc herniation
A meta-analysis
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2016, 21(4), 311-319
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
1725 Oliveira Silva, A.C. de; Biasotto-Gonzalez, D.A.; Santos, D.M. dos; Melo, N.C. de; Paula Gomes, C.A.F.; Amorim, C.F.; Politti, F.
Evaluation of the immediate effect of auricular acupuncture on pain and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain
A randomized, single-blinded, sham-controlled, crossover study
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 521584, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1726 Ji, M.; Wang, X.; Chen, M.; Shen, Y.; Zhang, X.; Yang, J.
The efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of sciatica
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 192808, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1727 Ma, H.; Liu, X.; Wu, Y.; Zhang, N.
The intervention effects of acupuncture on fatigue induced by exhaustive physical exercises
A metabolomics investigation
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 508302, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1728 Zhou, J.; Peng, W.; Li, W.; Liu, Z.
Acupuncture for patients with Alzheimer's disease
A systematic review protocol
BMJ Open, 2014, 4, e005896; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1729 Solberg, M.; Alraek, T.; Mdala, I.; Klovning, A.
A pilot study on the use of acupuncture or pelvic floor muscle training for mixed urinary incontinence
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(1), 7-13
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic floor exercises
1730 Jackson, C.F.; Makin, S.M.; Marson, A.G.; Kerr, M.
Non-pharmacological interventions for people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 9(CD005502), 1-29
Acupuncture, Surgery, Relaxation, Epilepsy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
1731 Chung, K.-F.; Yeung, W.-F.; Yu, Y.-M.; Yung, K.-P.; Zhang, S.-P.; Zhang, Z.-J.; Wong, M.-T.; Lee, W.-K.; Chan, L.-W.
Acupuncture for residual insomnia associated with major depressive disorder
A placebo- and sham-controlled, subject- and assessor-blind, randomized trial
J Clin Psychiatry, 2015, 76(6), e752-e760
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1732 Yin, L.-M.; Wang, Y.; Fan, L.; Yu, Y.-D.; Wang, W.-Q.; Liu, Y.-Y.; Feng, J.-T.; Hu, C.-P.; Wang, P.-Y.; Zhang, T.-F.; Yang, Y.-Q.
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic asthma
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 424; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1733 Chuang, S.-F.; Shih, C.-C.; Yeh, C.-C.; Lane, H.-L.; Tsai, C.-C.; Chen, T.-L.; Lin, J.-G.; Chen, T.; Liao, C.-C.
Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment
A nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 318; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1734 Liu, Y.; Park, J.E.; Shin, K.M.; Lee, M.; Jung, H.J.; Kim, A.R.; Jung, S.Y.; Yoo, H.R.; Sang, K.O.; Choi, S.M.
Acupuncture lowers blood pressure in mild hypertension patients
A randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 658-665
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1735 Shin, J.-Y.; Ku, B.; Kim, J.U.; Lee, Y.J.; Kan, J.H.; Heo, H.; Choi, H.-J.; Lee, J.-H.
Short-term effect of laser acupuncture on lower back pain
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 808425, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
1736 Yan, C.-N.; Yao, W.-G.; Bao, Y.-J.; Shi, X.-J.; Yu, H.; Yin, P.-H.; Liu, G.-Z.
Effect of auricular acupressure on uremic pruritus in patients receiving hemodailysis treatment
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 593196, (1-8)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1737 Yun, K.-J.; Lee, J.A.; Choi, J.; Ko, M.M.; Lee, C.-K.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, E.-Y.
A retrospective analysis of patients' conditions using acupuncture in a traditional Korean medicine hospital
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 103683, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Prevalence, Chronic pain
1738 Zhao, H.; Nie, W.; Sun, Y.; Li, S.; Yang, S.; Meng, F.; Zhang, L.; Wang, F.; Huang, S.
Warm needling therapy and acupuncture at meridian-sinew sites based on the meridian-sinew theory
Hemiplegic shoulder pain
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 694973, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, thermopuncture
1739 Cui, S.L.; Seah, C.N.; Xu, S.; Fook-Chong, S.M.C.; Tan, K.H.
Efficacy of acupuncture on the quality of life of patients with low back pain
Med Acupunct, 2015, 27(4), 267-271
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1740 Yu, J.; Liu, Y.; Dong, H.; Zhai, D.; Zhang, D.; Sun, S.; Bai, L.; Cai, Z.; Yu, C.
Wirst-ankle acupuncture plus ginger moxibustion for preventing gastrointestinal reactions to chemotherapy
A brief report
Med Acupunct, 2015, 27(4), 272-277
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, ginger
1741 Ma, C.; Sivamani, R.K.
Acupuncture as a treatment modality in dermatology
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(9), 520-529
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1742 Boleta-Ceranto, D. de Cassia Faglioni; Souza, R.S. de; Silverio-Lopes, S.; Moura, N.C.
Orthodontic post-adjustment pain control with aucpuncture
Dental Press J Orthod, 2014, 19(4), 100-106
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
1743 Liu, X.-L.; Tan, J.-Y.; Molassiotis, A.; Suen, L.K.P.; Shi, Y.
Acupuncture-point stimulation for postoperative pain control
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 657809, (1-28)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1744 Hwang, M.-S.; Heo, K.-H.; Cho, H.-W.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, H.-Y.; Heo, I.; Kim, N.-K.; Choi, B.-K.; Son, D.-W.; Hwang, E.-H.
Electroacupuncture as a complement to usual care for patients with non-acute pain after back surgery
A study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2015, 5, e007031; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1745 Kim, S.-B.; Lee, N.-R.; Park, S.-W.; Ahn, S.-J.; Heo, H.; Kim, Y.-H.; Lee, Y.-H.
Electromagnetic acupuncture to enhance the effects of manual acupuncture on recovery from muscle fatigue of the quadriceps
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2014, 7(5), 250-257
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myasthenia, Physical therapy, Pulsed signal therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1746 Zanin, M.S.; Ronchi, J.M.; Castro Silva, T. de; Fuzaro, A.C.; Araujo, J.E. de
Electromyographic and strength analyses of activation patterns of the wrist flexor muscles after acupuncture
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2014, 7(5), 231-237
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1747 Lim, S.M.; Lee, S.H.
Effectiveness of bee venom acupuncture in alleviating post-stroke shoulder pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Integr Med, 2015, 13(4), 241-247
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
1748 Hmwe, N.T.T.; Subramanian, P.; Tan, L.P.; Chong, W.K.
The effecitveness of acupressure on depression, anxiety and stress in patients with hemodialysis
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2015, 52(2), 509-518
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1749 Tsao, G.J.; Messner, A.H.; Seybold, J.; Sayyid, Z.N.; Cheng, A.G.; Golianu, B.
Intraoperative acupuncture for posttonsillectomy pain
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Laryngoscope, 2015, 125(8), 1972-1978
Acupuncture, Surgery, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1750 Kim, T.H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, K.H.; Kang, J.W.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for treating acute ankle sprains in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014, 6(CD009065), 1-67
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sprain
1751 Cheuk, D.K.; Wong, V.
Acupuncture for epilepsy
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014, 5(CD005062), 1-72
Acupuncture, Epilepsy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1752 Zheng, Y.; Feng, X.; Mi, H.; Yao, Y.; Zhao, Y.; Li, J.; Jiao, J.; Gong, A.; Sun, W.; Deng, X.
Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on ovarian reserve of patients with diminished ovarian reserve in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer cycles
J Obest Gynaecol Res, 2015, 41(12), 1905-1911
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ovary, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1753 Bauml, J.; Xie, S.X.; Farrar, J.T.; Bowman, M.A.; Li, S.Q.; Bruner, D.; DeMichele, A.; Mao, J.J.
Expectancy in real and sham electroacupuncture
Does believing make it so?
J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr, 2014, 2014(50), 302-307
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1754 Shi, G.X.; Li, Q.Q.; Yang, B.F.; Liu, Y.; Guan, L.P.; Wu, M.M.; Wang, L.P.; Liu, C.Z.
Acupuncture for vascular dementia
A pragmatic randomized clinical trial
Scientific World J, 2015, 2015, 161439; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
1755 Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced leukopenia
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Support Care Cancer, 2015, 23(6), 1819-1826
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leucopenia, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1756 Shu, S.; Li, T.M.; Fang, F.F.; He, H.L.; Zhou, Q.H.; Gu, W.; Zhou, S.
[Relieving pre-exam anxiety syndrome with wrist-ankle acupuncture: a randomized controlled trial]
J Chin Integr Med; Zhong Xi Yi He Xue Bao, 2011, 9(6), 605-610
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1757 Klausenitz, C.; Hesse, T.; Hacker, H.; Hahnenkamp, K.; Usichenko, T.
Auricular acupuncture for pre-exam anxiety in medical students
A prospective observational pilot investigation
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(2), 90-94
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1758 MacPherson, H.; Tilbrook, H.; Richmond, S.; Woodman, J.; Ballard, K.; Atkin, K.; Bland, M.; Eldred, J.; Essex, H.; Hewitt, C.; Hopton, A.; Keding, A.; Lansdown, H.; Parrott, S.; Torgerson, D.; Wenham, A.; Watt, I.
Alexander technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain
A randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2015, 163(9), 653-662
Acupuncture, Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1759 Doo, K.H.; Lee, J.H.; Cho, S.Y.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Ko, C.N.; Kim, H.; Park, H.J.; Park, S.U.
A prospective open-label study of combined treatment for idiopathic Parkinson's disease using acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(10), 598-603
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Bee venom acupuncture
1760 Li, X.Q.; Tao, K.M.; Yang, G.L.; Zhou, Q.H.; Ling, C.Q.
How do systematic reviews of acupuncture for pain relief incorporate risk of bias assessments into the synthesis?
A methodological study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(2), 84-89
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Pain, Systematic review, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
1761 Li, Y.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, H.; Wu, P.; Huang, W.
The effect of acupuncture on the motor function and white matter microstructure in ischemic stroke patients
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 164792, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1762 Qin, Z.; Liu, X.; Wu, J.; Zhai, Y.; Liu, Z.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for treating sciatica
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 425108, (1-13)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1763 Gregson, S.; Tiran, D.; Absalom, J.; Older, L.; Bassett, P.
Acupressure for inducing labour for nulliparous women with post-dates pregnancy
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 257-261
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1764 Courtois, I.; Cools, F.; Calsius, J.
Effectiveness of body awareness interventions in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(1), 35-56
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Tanztherapie, Traditional Chinese medicine
1765 Zhenzhong, L.; Xiaojun, Y.; Weijun, T.; Yuehua, C.; Jie, S.; Jimeng, Z.; Anqi, W.; Chunhui, B.; Yin, S.
Comparative effect of electroacupuncture and moxibustion on the expression of substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(4), 402-410
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1766 Pai, H.J.; Azevedo, R.S.; Braga, A.L.F.; Martins, L.C.; Saraiva-Romanholo, B.M.; Arruda Martins, M. de; Lin, C.A.
A randomized, controlled, crossover study in patients with mild and moderate asthma undergoing treatment with traditional Chinese acupuncture
Clinics, 2015, 70(10), 663-669
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1767 Law, D.; McDonough, S.; Bleakley, C.; Baxter, G.D.; Tumilty, S.
Laser acupuncture for treating musculoskeletal pain
A systematic review with meta-analysis
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2015, 8(1), 2-16
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
1768 Lee, J.; Shin, J.-S.; Lee, Y.-J.; Kim, M.-R.; An, Y.-J.; Park, K.B.; Kropf, M.A.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.; Ha, I.-H.
Effects of Shinbaro pharmacopuncture in sciatic pain patients with lumbar disc herniation
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 455; (1-11) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
1769 Eberl, S.; Oliveira, N.M. de; Preckel, B.; Streitberger, K.; Fockens, P.; Hollmann, M.W.
A randomised controlled trial
Can acupuncture reduce drug requirement during analgosedation with propofol and alfentanil for colonoscopy? A study protocol
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 406; (n.n.) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1770 Ji, L.; Wang, H.; Cao, Y.; Yan, P.; Jin, X.; Nie, P.; Wang, C.; Li, R.; Zhang, C.; Yang, M.; Yang, J.
Sharp-hook acupuncture (Feng Gou Zhen) for patients with periarthritis of shoulder
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 312309, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Duplay's disease, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
1771 Liu, D.; Guo, M.; Hu, Y.; Liu, T.; Yan, J.; Luo, Y.; Yun, M.; Yang, M.; Zhang, J.; Huo, L.
Effect of Sanhuangwuji powder, anti-rheumatic drugs, and ginger-partitioned acupoint stimulation on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with peptic ulcer
A randomized controlled study
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(3), 273-280
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric ulcer, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, ginger, Sanhuangwuji
1772 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.-C.; Glick, R.M.; Londen, G. van; Bovbjerg, D.H.
Auricular point acupressure (APA) to manage a symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, and disturbed sleep in breast cancer patients
A pilot study
J Pain Relief, 2015, 4(5), 1000199; (1-7)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1773 Liu, X.L.; Tan, J.Y.; Molassiotis, A.; Suen, L.K.; Shi, Y.
Acupuncture-point stimulation for postoperative pain control
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 657809; (1-28)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1774 Kawakita, K.; Kim, Y.-S.; Yamaguchi, N.; Lin, X.-P.; Arai, M.; Takazawa, N.; Su, S.-Y.
Multiple comparisons of traditional acupuncture therapies of Japan, Korea and China
A preliminary report of three countries' acupuncture (TCA) project
Open J Immunol, 2015, 5, 79-89
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Systems comparison, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Noradrenalin
1775 Mollart, L.J.; Adam, J.; Foureur, M.
Impact of acupressure on onset of labour and labour duration
A systematic review
Women Birth, 2015, 28, 199-206
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1776 Mori, H.; Kuge, H.; Tanaka, T.H.; Taniwaki, E.; Hanyu, K.; Morisawa, T.
Effects of acupuncture treatment on natural killer cell activity, pulse rate, and pain reduction for older adults
An uncontrolled, observational study
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(2), 101-105
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Geriatrics, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
1777 Liu, M.-Y.; Wang, C.-W.; Wu, Z.-P.; Li, N.
Electroacupuncture for the prevention of postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients undergoing vascular surgery under general anesthesia
Study protocol for a prospective practical randomized controlled trial
J Integr Med, 2014, 12(6), 512-519 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1778 Gao, J.; Wang, Q.; Xian, S.; Feng, Y.M.; Cao, W.X.; Ye, J.Y.; Zhang, Q.Q.; Zou, C.L.; Wu, Q.G.; Liu, S.J.
The effect of moxibustion on alleviating menstrual pain in a population of young nursing students
A prospective randomized cross-over pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 773-781
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1779 Kim, K.N.; Chung, S.Y.; Cho, S.H.
Efficacy of acupuncture treatment for functional dyspepsia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 759-766
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1780 Ju, L.; Wen, Y.; Yin, J.; Deng, S.; Zheng, J.; Wang, L.; Deng, H.; Hou, Z.; Zhao, X.; He, S.; Huang, L.; Zhang, C.; Tian, G.; Meng, Z.; Li, Y.
Metabonomic study of the effects of different acupuncture directions on therapeutic efficacy
J Chromatogr, 2016, 1009-1010, 87-95
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1781 Chassot, M.; Dussan-Sarria, J.A.; Sehn, F.C.; Deitos, A.; Souza, A. de; Vercelino, R.; Torres, I.L.S.; Fregni, F.; Caumo, W.
Electroacupuncture analgesia is associated with increased serum brain-derived neutotrophic factor in chronic tension-type headache
A randomized, sham controlled, crossover trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 144; (1-21)
Acupuncture, EAV, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1782 Mariko, A.; Matsuda, H.; Takahashi, M.; Fujii, M.; Sasaki, H.
Touch on the acupoint of Shinchuu of Alzheimer's disease patients
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2015, 15(3), 385-386
Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
1783 Zeng, F.; Lan, L.; Tang, Y.; Liu, M.; Liu, X.; Song, W.; Li, Y.; Qin, W.; Sun, J.; Yu, S.; Gao, X.; Tian, J.; Liang, F.
Cerebral responses to puncturing at different acupoints for treating meal-related functional dyspepsia
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2015, 27(4), 559-568
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1784 Errington-Evans, N.
Randomised controlled trial on the use of acupuncture in adults with chronic, non-responding anxiety symptoms
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(2), 98-102
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1785 Zheng, H.; Huang, W.; Li, J.; Zheng, Q.; Li, Y.; Chang, X.; Sun, G.; Liang F.
Association of pre- and post-treatment expectations with improvements after acupuncture in patients with migraine
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(2), 121-128
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1786 Kim, S.Y.; Lee, H.; Lee, H.; Park, J.Y.; Park, S.K.; Park, H.J.
An observational study on the costs and consequences of acupuncture for the management of chronic low back pain in Korean patients
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(2), 148-153
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Economy, Traditional Chinese medicine
1787 Zhu, S.F.; Guo, H.; Zhang, R.R.; Zhang, Y.; Li, J.; Zhao, X.L.; Chen, T.R.; Wan, M.H.; Chen, G.Y.; Tang, W.F.
Effect of electroacupuncture on the inflammatory response in patients with acute pancreatitis
An exploratory study
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(2), 115-120
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1788 Tang, H.; Fan, H.; Chen, J.; Yang, M.; Yi, X.; Dai, G.; Chen, J.; Tang, L.; Rong, H.; Wu, J.; Liang, F.
Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis
A systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 861849, (1-13)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1789 Go, H.-Y.; Lee, J.A.; Park, S.; Park, S.; Park, J.-S.; Cheon, C.; Ko, S.-G.; Kong, K.-H.; Jun, C.-Y.; Park, J.-H.; Shin, M.-R.; Lee, S.-H.
Comparative effects of artemisia vulgaris and charcoal moxa stimulating Zhongwan (CV 12) on body temperature in healty participants
A cross-over single-blind randomized study
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(5), 551-557
Acupuncture, Artemisia, Artemisia vulgaris, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1790 Fan, Y.; Wu, Y.
Effect of electroacupuncture on muscle state and infrared thermogram changes in patients with acute lumbar muscle sprain
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(5), 499-506
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
1791 Du, R.; Wang, Y.; Liu, X.; Liu, Z.
Acupuncture for acute migraine attacks in adults
A systematic review protocol
BMJ Open, 2015, 5, e006968; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Prunus cerasifera, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1792 Li, L.; Zhang, H.; Meng, S.-Q.; Qian, H.-Z.
An updated meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for cerebral infarction
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(12), e114057; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1793 Spackman, E.; Richmond, S.; Sculpher, M.; Bland, M.; Brealey, S.; Gabe, R.; Hopton, A., Keding, A.; Lansdown, H.; Perren, S.; Torgerson, D.; Watt, I.; MacPherson, H.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of acupuncture, counselling and usual care in treating patients with depression
The results of the ACUDep trial
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(11), e113726; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
1794 Hu, W.-L.; Chang, C.-H.; Hung, Y.-C.; Tseng, Y.-J.; Hung, I.-L.
Laser acupuncture therapy in patients with treatment-resistant temporomandibular disorders
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(10), e110528; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Laserneedle acupuncture, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
1795 Shih, C.-C.; Liao, C.-C.; Sun, M.-F.; Su, Y.-C.; Wen, C.-P.; Morisky, D.E.; Sung, F.-C.; Hsu, C.Y.; Lin, J.-G.
A retrospective cohort study comparing stroke recurrence rate in ischemic stroke patients with and without acupuncture treatment
Medicine, 2015, 94(39), e1572; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
1796 Wade, C.; Wang, L.; Zhao, W.J.; Cardini, F.; Kronenberg, F.; Gui, S.Q.; Ying, Z.; Zhao, N.Q.; Chao, M.T.; Yu, J.
Acupuncture point injection treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
A randomised, double blind, controlled study
BMJ Open, 2016, 6, e008166; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vitamin K, Pharmacopuncture
1797 Skorupska, E.; Rychlik, M.; Samborski, W.
Intensive vasodilatation in the sciatic pain area after dry needling
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 72; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
1798 MacPherson, H.; Newbronner, L.; Chamberlain, R.; Richmond, S.J.; Lansdown, H.; Perren, S.; Hopton, A.; Spilsbury, K.
Practitioner perspectives on strategies to promote longer-term benefits of acupuncture or counselling for depression
A qualitative study
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(9), e104077; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Depression, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1799 Yang, Y.; Que, Q.; Ye, X.; Zheng, G.H.
Verum versus sham manual acupuncture for migraine
A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(2), 76-83
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1800 Shi, H.-f.; Xu, F.; Shi, Y.; Ren, C.-y.; Wu, X.-y.; Xu, B.; Li, J.; Zhang, D.-j.
Effect of ear-acupoint pressing and ear apex (HX6,7) bloodletting on haemorheology in chloasma patients with Gan depression pattern
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(1), 42-48
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chloasm, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine