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1901 Tseng, C.-C.; Tseng, A.; Tseng, J.; Chang, C.-H.
Effect of laser acupunture on anthropometric measurements and appetite sensations in obese subjects
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 5202908, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1902 Mollart, L.; Skinner, V.; Foureur, M.
A feasibility randomised controlled trial of acupressure to assist spontaneous labour for primigravid women experiencing a post-date pregnancy
Midwifery, 2016, 36, 21-27
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1903 Molassiotis, A.; Russell, W.; Hughes, J.; Breckons, M.; Lloyd-Williams, M.; Richardson, J.; Hulme, C.; Brearley, S.G.; Campbell, M.; Garrow, A.; Ryder, W.D.
The effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of chemotherapy-related acute and delayed nausea
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2014, 47(1), 46
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1904 Cafaro, A.; Arduino, P.G.; Gambino, A.; Romagnoli, E.; Broccoletti, R.
Effect of laser acupuncture on salivary flow rate in patients with Sjögren's syndrome
Lasers Med Sci, 2015, 30(6), 1805-1809
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sjögren-Syndrom
1905 Chen, T.; Wang, K.; Xu, J.; Ma, W.; Zhou, J.
Electroacupuncture reduces postoperative pain and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing thoracic surgery
A randomized study
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 2126416, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1906 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
1907 Oakley, S.H.; Walther-Liu, J.; Crisp, C.C.; Pauls, R.N.
Acupuncture in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder
A prospective cohort pilot study
Sex med, 2016, 4(3), e175-e181
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sexual dysfunktion (female)
1908 Lesi, G.; Razzini, G.; Musti, M.A.; Stivanello, E.; Petruci, C.; Benedetti, B.; Rondini, E.; Ligabue, M.B.; Scaltriti, L.; Botti, A.; Arioli, F.; Mancuso, P.; Cardini, F.; Pandolfi, P.
Acupuncture as an integrative approach for the treatment of hot flashes in women with breast cancer
A prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial (AcCliMaT)
J Clin Oncol, 2016, 34(15), 1795-1802
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1909 Terayama, H.; Yamazaki, H.; Kanazawa, T.; Suyama, K.; Tanaka, O.; Sawada, M.; Ito, M.; Akamatsu, T.; Masuda, R.; Suzuki, T.; Sakabe, K.
Multi-acupuncture point injections and their anatomical study in relation to neck and shoulder pain syndrome (so-called Katakori) in Japan
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(6), e0129006; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Retrospective design, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
1910 Simoncini, M.; Gatti, A.; Quirico, P.E.; Balla, S.; Capellero, B.; Obialero, R.; D'Agostino, S.; Sandri, N.; Pernigotti, L.M.
Acupressure in insomnia and other sleep disorders in elderly institutionalized patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease
Aging Clin Exp Res, 2015, 27(1), 37-42
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1911 Zhang, H.; Guo, M., Lu, X.
Pulse changes in patients with cervical spondylosis before and after acupuncture treatment
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 63-70
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulsdiagnostik, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1912 Yeh, T.Y.; Lin, J.C.; Liu, C.F.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation through acupoints of Pucan (BL 61) and Shenmai (BL 62) on intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 51-56
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Electrotherapy, Glaucoma, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1913 Jiang, G.; Jia, C.; Lin, M.
Effect of bloodletting therapy at local myofascial trigger points and acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points on upper back myofascial pain syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 26-31
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1914 Lin, R.; Zhu, N.; Liu, J.; Li, X.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, J.; Xi, C.
Acupuncture-movement therapy for acute lumbar sprain
A randomized controlled clinical trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 19-25
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Luxation, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
1915 Kuruvilla, A.C.
Employer-sponsored acupuncture 2014
Observational study
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(1), 46-48
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1916 Hsu, C.-Y.; Lee, K.-H.; Huang, H.-C.; Chang, Z.-Y.; Chen, H.-Y.; Yang, T.-H.
Manipulation therapy relieved pain more rapidly than acupuncture among lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) patients
A randomized controlled trial with 8-week follow-up
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3079247, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1917 Chen, Y.D.; Jin, Y.Q.; Yu, M.H.; Fang, Y.; Huang, L.Q.
Acupuncture for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis
A non-randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(7), 518-524
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1918 Wang, Q.; Liang, D.; Wang, F.; Li, W.; Han, Y.; Zhang, W.; Xie, Y.; Xin, W., Zhou, B.; Sun, D.; Cao, F.; Xiong, L.
Efficacy of electroacupuncture pretreatment for myocardial injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
A randomized clinical trial with a 2-year follow-up
Int J Cardiol, 2015, 194, 28-35
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1919 Ma, Y.-C.; Peng, C.-T.; Huang, Y.-C.; Lin, H.-Y.; Lin, J.-G.
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children
A retrospective study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 85; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
1920 Au, D.W.H.; Tsang, H.W.H.; Lee, J.L.C.; Leung, C.H.T.; Lo, J.Y.T.; NGai, S.P.C.; Cheung, W.M.
Psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component stress management program among teaching professionals
A randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention (CB) with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach
Behav Res Ther, 2016, 80, 10-16
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Psychosomatic medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Stress
1921 Wu, X.-q.; Peng, J.; Li, G.-q.; Su, H.-p.; Liu, G.-x.; Liu, B.-y.
Association between skin reactions and efficacy of summer acupoint application treatment on chronic pulmonary disease
A prospective study
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(4), 284-292
Acupuncture, Applikationsform, Asarum, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Corydalis, Emphysema, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Salbe, Sinapis, Sinapis alba, Traditional Chinese medicine
1922 Crespin, D.J.; Griffin, K.H.; Johnson, J.R.; Miller, C.; Finch, M.D.; Rivard, D.L.; Anseth, S.; Dusek, J.A.
Acupuncture provides short-term pain relief for patients in a total joint replacement program
Pain Med, 2015, 16(6), 1195-1203
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1923 Rodríguez-Mansilla, J.; González López-Arza, M.V.; Varela-Donoso, E.; Montanero-Fernández, J.; González Sánchez, B.; Garrido-Ardila, E.M.
The effects of ear acupressure, massage therapy and no therapy on symptoms of dementia
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2015, 29(7), 683-693
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1924 Rueda Garrido, J.C.; Vas, J.; Lopez, D.R.
Acupuncture treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 25, 92-97
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Impingement-Syndrom
1925 Kim, J.-E.; Seo, B.-K.; Choi, J.-B.; Kim, H.-J.; Kim, T.-H.; Lee, M.-H.; Kang, K.-W.; Kim, J.-H.; Shin, K.-M.; Lee, S.; Jung, S.-Y., Kim, A.-R.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, H.-J.; Park, H.-J.; Kim, S.-P.; Baek, Y.-H.; Hong, K.-E.; Choi, S.-M.
Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue
A multicenter, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 314; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1926 Liu, C.-H.; Hsieh, Y.-T.; Tseng, H.-P.; Lin, H.-C.; Lin, C.-L.; Wu, T.-Y.; Lin, S.-H.; Tsao, S.-H.; Zhang, H.
Acupuncture for a first episode of acute ischaemic stroke
An observer-blinded randomised controlled pilot study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 349-355
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1927 Viel, E.; Vanoli, A.; Melis, A.; Rocher, F.; Schipman, B.; Truong, D.
Efficiency of auricular acupuncture in climacteric symptoms after cancer treatments
Climacteric, 2016, 19(3), 274-278
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ear acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
1928 Nordio, M.; Romanelli, F.
Efficacy of wrists overnight compression (HT 7 point) on insomniacs
Possible role of melatonin?
Minerva Med, 2008, 99(6), 539-547
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Melatonin
1929 Yang, M.H.; Wu, S.C.; Lin, J.G.; Lin, L.C.
The efficacy of acupressure for decreasing agitated behaviour in dementia
A pilot study
J Clin Nurs, 2007, 16(2), 308-315
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder
1930 Spence, D.W.; Kayumov, L.; Chen, A.; Lowe, A.; Jain, U.; Katzman, M.A.; Shen, J.; Perelman, B.; Shapiro, C.M.
Acupuncture increases nocturnal melatonin secretion and reduces insomnia and anxiety
A preliminary report
J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2004, 16(1), 19-28
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Melatonin
1931 Armour, M.; Dahlen, H.G.; Smith, C.A.
More than needles
The importance of explanations and self-care advice in treating primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3467067, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Doctor-patient relationship, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1932 Matsumoto-Miyazaki, J.; Miyazaki, N.; Murata, I.; Yoshida, G.; Ushikoshi, H.; Ogura, S.; Minatoguchi, S.
Traditional thermal therapy with indirect moxibustion decreases renal arterial resistive index in patients with chronic kidney disease
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(4), 306-314
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Kidney, Nephritis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1933 Bergdahl, I.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Auricular acupuncture and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
A randomised controlled study
Sleep Disord, 2016, Article ID 7057282, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1934 Mendigutia-Gómez, A.; Martín-Hernández, C.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Fernándz-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effect of dry needling on spasticity, shoulder range of motion, and pressure pain sensitivity in partients with stroke
A crossover study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2016, 39(5), 348-358
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
1935 Liu, Q.; Wang, X.J.; Zhang, Z.C.; Xue, R.; Li, P.; Li, B.
Neuroprotection against vascular dementia after acupuncture combined with donepezil hydrochloride
P300 event related potential
Neural Regen Res, 2016, 11(3), 460-464
Acupuncture, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
1936 Fang, J.; Chen, L.; Ma, R.; Keeler, C.L.; Shen, L.; Bao, Y.; Xu, S.
Comprehensive rehabilitation with integrative medicine for subacute stroke
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Sci Rep, 2016, 6, 25850; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1937 Kim, M.-R.; Shin, J.-S.; Lee, J.; Lee, Y.J.; Ahn, Y.-J.; Park, K.B.; Lee, H.D.; Lee, Y.; Kim, S.G.; Ha, I.-H.
Safety of acupuncture and pharmacopuncture in 80,523 musculoskeletal disorder patients
A retrospective review of internal safety inspection and electronic medical records
Medicine, 2016, 95(18), e3635; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Neck pain, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect, Pharmacopuncture, Bee venom acupuncture
1938 Seca, S.; Kirch, S.; Cabrita, A.S.; Greten, H.J.
Evaluation of the effect of acupuncture on hand pain, functional deficits and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial
J Integr Med, 2016, 14(3), 219-227
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1939 Sakatani, K.; Fujii, M.; Takemura, N.; Hirayama, T.
Effects of acupuncture on anxiety levels and prefrontal cortex activity measured by near-infrared spectroscopy
A pilot study
Adv Exp Med Biol, 2016, 876, 297-302
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Biology/Biological Sciences, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurobiology, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1940 Lee, S.; Kim, W.; Park, J.; Jang, H.H.; Lee, S.M.; Woo, J.S.; Kim, H.S.; Lee, K.H.; Kwon, Y.J.; Lee, U.; Kim, J.B.; Kim, W.S.; Kim, K.S.
Effects of electroacupuncture on endothelial function and circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cerebral infarction
Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol, 2015, 42(8), 822-827
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1941 Akbarzadeh, M.; Masoudi, Z.; Zare, N.; Kasraeian, M.
Comparison of the effects of maternal supportive care and acupressure (at BL32 acupoint) on labor length and Infant's Apgar Score
Global J Health Sci, 2015, 8(3), 236-244
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1942 Jung, A.; Cheon, J.; Park, K.-w.; Choi, J.-Y.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, K.
Efficacy and safety of microcurrent stimulation of acupoints on the sole of the foot of children with short stature in 25th percentile of height by age
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(2), 122-127
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Mikrostromtherapie
1943 Chatwin, H.; Stapleton, P.; Porter, B.; Devine, S.; Sheldon, T.
The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional freedom techniques in reducing depression and anxiety among adults
A pilot study
IMCJ, 2016, 15(2), 27-34
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Bioenergetics, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Emotional Freedom Techniques
1944 Hirsch, L.M.; Goldstein, L.E.
Acupuncture for hot flashes in men treated with androgen deprivation therapy
Can J Urol, 2015, 22(4), 7938-7941
Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Prostate cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
1945 Bi, J.-Q.; Li, W.; Yang, Q.; Li, B.-L.; Meng, Q.-G.; Liu, Y.-F.
Acupuncture for the treatment of oculomotor paralysis
A pilot randomised controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3961450, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Paralysis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1946 Li, L.W.; Harris, R.E.; Murphy, S.L.; Tsodikov, A.; Struble, L.
Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of self-administered acupressure for symptom management in older adults with knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(5), 396-403
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
1947 Yuan, Z.; He, C.; Yan, S.; Huang, D.; Wang, H.; Tang, W.
Acupuncture for overactive bladder in female adult
A randomized controlled trial
World J Urol, 2015, 33(9), 1303-1308
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Irritable bladder, Traditional Chinese medicine
1948 Chung, V.C.H.; Ho, R.S.T.; Liu, S.; Chong, M.K.C.; Leung, A.W.N.; Yip, B.H.K.; Hon, S.M.G.; Zee, B.C.Y.; Wu, J.C.Y.; Sit, R.W.S.; Lau, A.Y.L.; Wong, S.Y.S.
Electroacupuncture and splinting versus splinting alone to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2016, 188(12), 867-875
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1949 Li, S.; Shen, T.; Liang, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Bai, B.
Effects of miniscalpel-needle release on chronic neck pain
A retrospective analysis with 12-month follow-up
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(8), e0137033; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1950 Tabassi, K.T.; Amini, P.; Mohammadi, S.; Razavizadeh, R.T.; Golchian, A.
The effect of acupuncture on pain score after open kidney surgery
J Complement Integr Med, 2015, 12(3), 241-244
Acupuncture, Surgery, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Kidney, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1951 Romoli, M.; Greco, F.; Giommi, A.
Auricular acupuncture diagnosis in patients with lumbar hernia
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 26, 61-65
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Hernia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
1952 Wei, Y.X.; Zhao, X.; Zhang, B.C.
Synergistic effect of moxibustion and rehabilitation training in functional recovery of post-stroke spastic hemiplegia
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 26, 55-60
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1953 Zheng, H.; Li, Y.; Zhang, W.; Zeng, F.; Zhou, S.Y.; Zheng, H.B.; Zhu, W.Z.; Jing, X.H.; Rong, P.J.; Tang, C.Z.; Wang, F.C.; Liu, Z.B.; Wang, S.J.; Zhou, M.Q.; Liu, Z.S.; Zhu, B.
Electroacupuncture for patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome or functional diarrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Medicine, 2016, 95(24), e3884; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1954 Zeng, H.; Liu, M.; Wang, P.; Kang, J.; Lu, F.; Pan, L.
The effects of acupressure training on sleep quality and cognitive function of older adults
A 1-year randomized controlled trial
Res Nurs Health, 2016, 39(5), 328-336
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1955 Mollart, L.; Adams, J.; Foureur, M.
Pregnant women and health professional's perceptions of complementary alternative medicine, and participation in a randomised controlled trial of acupressure for labour onset
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 167-173
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Attitude, Assesment, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1956 Kooning, M. de; Tobbackx, Y.; Meeus, M.; Wauters, L.; Ickmans, K.; Vilder, P. de; Roose, J.; Verhaeghe, T.; Nijs, J.
Acupuncture-analgesia following a single treatment session in chronic whiplash is unrelated to autonomic nervous system changes
A randomized cross-over trial
Pain Physician, 2015, 18, 527-536
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Whiplash-associated disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1957 Asadi, N.; Maharlouei, N.; Khalili, A.; Darabi, Y.; Davoodi, S.; Shahraki, H.R.; Hadianfard, M.; Jokar, A.; Vafaei, H.; Kasraeian, M.
Effects of LI-4 and SP-6 acupuncture on labor pain, cortisol level and duration of labor
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2015, 8(5), 249-254
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
1958 Hadjanfard, M.; Bazrafshan, E.; Momeninejad, H.; Jahani, N.
Efficacies of acupuncture and anti-inflammatory treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2015, 8(5), 229-235
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1959 Liu, Z.-h.; Li, Y.-r.; Lu, Y.-l.; Chen, J.-k.
Clinical research on intelligence seven needle therapy treated infants with brain damage syndrome
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(6), 451-456
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1960 Mao, L.-y.; Li, L.-l.; Mao, Z.-n.; Han, Y.-p.; Zang, X.-l.; Yao, J.-x.; Li, M.
Therapeutic effect of acupuncture combining standard swallowing training for post-stroke dysphagia
A prospective cohort study
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(7), 525-531
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
1961 Suen, L.K.P.; Yeh, C.H.; Lee, W.K.; Chu, W.L.; Loo, J.F.; Tam, W.H.
Association of auricular reflective points and the status of lower urinary tract symptoms in aging males
Aging Male, 2015, 18(3), 149-156
Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Geriatrics, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Reflexzonen, Traditional Chinese medicine
1962 Chae, H.D.; Kwak, M.A.; Kim, I.H.
Effect of acupuncture on reducing duration of postoperative ileus after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer
A pilot study using Sitz marker
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(6), 465-472
Acupuncture, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Stomach cancer, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1963 Leem, J.
Acupuncture for motor symptom improvement in Parkinson's disease and the potential identification of responders to acupuncture treatment
Integr Med Res, 2016, 5(4), 332-335
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1964 Wong, C.H.L.; Wu, X.Y.; Wong, W.
Is adding electroacupuncture on top of nocturnal splinting an alternative treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome patients?
Adv Integr Med, 2016, 3(1), 31-32
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
1965 Schaible, A.; Schwan, K.; Bruckner, T.; Plaschke, K.; Büchler, M.W.; Weigand, M.; Sauer, P.; Bopp, C.; Knebel, P.
Acupuncture to improve tolerance of diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy in patients without systemic sedation
Results of a single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial (DRKS00000164)
Trials, 2016, 17, 350; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
1966 López-Garrido, B.; García-Gonzalo, J.; Patrón-Rodriguez, C.; Marlasca-Gutiérrez, M.J.; Gil-Pita, R.; Toro-Flores, R.
Influence of acupuncture on the third stage of labor
A randomized controlled trial
J Midwifery Womens Health, 2015, 60(2), 199-205
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tedious labour
1967 King, H.C.; Moore, C.; Spence, D.L.
Exploring self-reported benefits of auricular aupuncture among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
J Hol Nurs, 2016, 34(3), 291-299
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
1968 Franco, J.T.Y.; Agulhon, A.M.; Viani, F.C.; Viebig, R.G.
Systemic acupuncture in patients with faecal incontinence
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 162-166
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meteorism, Traditional Chinese medicine
1969 Eghbali, M.; Yekaninejad, M.S.; Varaei, S.; Jalalinia, S.F.; Samimi, M.A.; Sa'atchi, K.
The effect of auricular acupressure on nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy among breast cancer patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 189-194
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1970 Mao, H.; Mao, J.J.; Guo, M.; Cheng, K.; Wei, J.; Shen, X.; Shen, X.
Effects of infrared laser moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Cancer, 2016, 122(23), 3667-3672
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1971 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.C.; Lin, W.C.; Bovbjerg, D.H.; Londen, G.J. van
Pilot randomized controlled trial of auricular point acupressure to manage symptom clusters of pain, fatigue, and disturbed sleep in breast cancer patients
Cancer Nurs, 2016, 39(5), 402-410
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ohrakupressur, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1972 Jonas, W.B.; Bellanti, D.M.; Paat, C.R; Boyd, C.C.; Duncan, A.; Price, A.; Zhang, W.; French, L.M.; Chae, H.
A randomized exploratory study to evaluate two acupuncture methods for the treatment of headaches associated with traumatic brain injury
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(3), 113-126
Acupuncture, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1973 Sacco, J.; Baas, W.; Barnes, M.A.; Luberto, C.; Talat, R.; Cotton, S.
The efficacy of percutaneous auricular neurostimulation for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
A retrospective chart review
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(3), 131-147
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Ear acupuncture, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
1974 Huang, W.; Halpin, S.N.; Perkins, M.M.
A case series of auricular acupuncture in a veteran's population using a revised auricular mapping-diagnostic paradigm (RAMP-uP)
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 27, 130-136
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1975 Valois, B. de; Asprey, A.; Young, T.
"The monkey on your shoulder"
A qualitative study of lymphoedema patients' attitudes to and experiences of acupuncture and moxibustion
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 4298420, (1-14)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Moxibustion, Patient satisfaction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1976 Urroz, P.; Colagiuri, B.; Smith, C.A.; Yeung, A.; Cheema, B.S.
Effect of acupuncture and instruction on physiological recovery from maximal exercise
A balanced-placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 227; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1977 Wei, Y.N.; Li, N.F.; Cai, X.Y.; Lu, B.Y.; Huang, F.; Mo, S.F.; Zhang, H.C.; Wang, M.D.; Wu, F.S.
Clinical application of fast-track surgery with Chinese medicine treatment in the devascularization operation for cirrhotic portal hypertension
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(10), 784-790
Acupuncture, Surgery, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Varicose veins, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1978 Chen, L.; Fang, J.; Ma, R.; Gu, X.; Chen, L.; Li, J.; Xu, S.
Additional effects of acupuncture on early comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with mild to moderate acute ischemic stroke
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 226; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1979 Sochos, A.; Bennett, A.
Psychological distress, physical symptoms, and the role of attachment style in acupuncture
Altern Ther Health Med, 2016, 22(3), 8-16
Acupuncture, Doctor-patient relationship, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1980 Akca, N.K.; Tasci, S.
Acupressure and transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for improving uremic pruritus
A randomized, controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2016, 22(3), 18-24
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Uremia
1981 Fan, A.Y.; Zhou, K.; Gu, S.; Li, Y.M.
Acupuncture is effective for chronic knee pain
A reanalysis of the Australian acupuncture trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2016, 22(3), 32-36
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1982 Zhang, C.X.; Guo, L.K.
Dalitong granule combined with electroacupuncture in the treatment of functional dyspepsia
A randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(10), 743-750
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dalitong
1983 Hong, S.-S.; Cho, S.-H.
Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with acupuncture
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(3), 150-157
Acupuncture, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1984 Garcia-Vivas, J.M.; Galaviz-Hernandez, C.; Fernandez-Retana, J.; Pedroza-Torres, A.; Perez-Plasencia, C.; Lopez-Camarillo, C.; Marchat, L.A.
Transcriptomic profiling of adipose tissue in obese women in response to acupuncture catgut embedding therapy with moxibustion
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(8), 658-668
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Implantatakupunktur, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1985 Liu, Z.; Yan, S.; Wu, J.; He, L.; Li, N.; Dong, G.; Fang, J.; Fu, W.; Fu, L.; Sun, J.; Wang, L.; Wang, S.; Yang, J.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, J.; Zhou, W.; Zhou, Z.; Ai, Y.; Zhou, K.; Liu, J.; Xu, H.; Cai, Y.; Liu, B.
Acupuncture for chronic severe functional constipation
A randomized, controlled trial
Ann Intern Med, 2016, 16(11), 761-769
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1986 Zhan, H.-r.; Hong, Z.-s.; Chen, Y.-s.; Hong, H.-y.; Weng, Z.-b.; Yang, Z.-b.; Shi, J.-l.; Chen, Z.-b.
Non-invasive treatment to grade 1 essential hypertension by percutaneous laser and electric pulse to acupoint with music
A randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(9), 696-703
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Music therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1987 Jiang, C.; Yang, S.; Tao, J.; Huang, J.; Li, Y.; Ye, H.; Chen, S.; Hong, W.; Chen, L.
Clinical efficacy of acupuncture treatment in combination with RehaCom cognitive training for improving cognitive function in stroke
A 2 x 2 factorial design randomized controlled trial
J Am Med Dir Assoc, 2016, 17(12), 1114-1122
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1988 Wen, Y.; Zhang, C.; Zhao, X.F.; Deng, S.Z.; He, S.; Huang, L.H.; Tian, G.; Meng, Z.H.
Safety of different acupuncture manipulations for posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo
Neural Regen Res, 2016, 11(8), 1267-1273
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vertigo, Traditional Chinese medicine
1989 Wang, S.; Yang, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhang, B.; Liu, T.; Gan, L.; Zheng, J.
Efficacy and safety assessment of acupuncture and nimodipine to treat mild cognitive impairment after cerebral infarction
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 361; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1990 Avis, N.E.; Coeytaux, R.R.; Levine, B.; Isom, S.; Morgan, T.
Trajectories of response to acupuncture for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The Acupuncture in Menopause study
Menopause, 2017, 24(2), 171-179
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1991 Ko, Y.L.; Lin, S.C.; Lin, P.C.
Effect of auricular acupressure for postpartum insomnia
An uncontrolled clinical trial
J Clin Nurs, 2016, 25(3-4), 332-339
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1992 Hesse, T.; Henkel, B.; Zygmunt, M.; Mustea, A.; Usichenko, T.I.
Acupuncture for pain control after Caesarean section
A prospective observational pilot study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(1), 14-19
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
1993 Fukuda, S.; Kuriyama, N.; Tsuru, H.; Egawa, M.
Immediate effects of acupuncture on tongue pressure including swallowing reflex latency in Parkinson's disease
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(1), 59-61
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Traditional Chinese medicine
1994 Arab, Z.; Shariati, A.R.; Asayesh, H.; Vakili, M.A.; Bahrami-Taghanaki, H.; Azizi, H.
A sham-controlled trial of acupressure on the quality of sleep and life in haemodialysis patients
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(1), 2-6
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1995 Meng, L.-N.; Chen, S.; Chen, J.D.Z.; Jin, H.-F.; Lu, B.
Effects of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation on refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 8246171, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Heartburn, Traditional Chinese medicine
1996 Koppenhaver, S.; Embry, R.; Ciccarello, J.; Waltrip, J.; Pike, R.; Walker, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; Croy, T.; Flynn, T.
Effects of dry needling to the symptomatic versus control shoulder in patients with unilateral subacromial pain syndrome
Man Ther, 2016, 26, 62-69
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1997 Betts, D.; Smith, C.A.; Dahlen, H.G.
Does acupuncture have a role in the treatment of threatened miscarriage?
Findings from a feasibility randomised trial and semi-structured participant interviews
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 2016, 16(1), 298; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Miscarriage, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1998 Wang, Z.; Wang, X.; Liu, J.; Chen, J.; Liu, X.; Nie, G.; Jorgenson, K.; Sohn, K.C.; Huang, R.; Liu, M.; Liu, B.; Kong, J.
Acupuncture treatment modulates the corticostriatal reward circuitry in major depressive disorder
J Psychiatr Res, 2017, 84, 18-26
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1999 Joyce, C.; Watterson, D.; McIntosh, C.
Is acupuncture an alternative or adjunctive treatment option for diabetes-related neuropathic pain?
A feasibility study
Diabet Foot J, 2016, 19(2), 75-83
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2000 Vernon, H.; Borody, C.; Harris, G.; Muir, B.; Golding, J.; Dinulos, M.
A randomized pragmatic clinical trial of chiropractic care for headaches with and without a self-acupressure pillow
J Man Physiol Ther, 2015, 38, 637-643
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine