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2501 Raddadi, Y.; Adip-Hajbaghery, M.; Ghadirzadeh, Z.; Kheirkhah, D.
Comparing the effects of acupressure at LI4 and BL32 points on intramuscular injection pain
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 63-68
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2502 Espejo-Antúnez, L.; Tejeda, J.F.; Albornoz-Cabello, M.; Rodríguez-Mansilla, J.; Cruz-Torres, B. dw la; Ribeiro, F.; Silva, A.G.
Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 33, 46-57
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2503 Bergdahl, L.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Sleep patterns in a randomized controlled trial of auricular acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 28, 220-226
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2504 Vernooij, M.; Marcelissen, F.
Measuring patient reported outcomes of acupuncture treatment on pain patients' health status
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 192-199
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2505 Low, W.-K.; Rangabashyam, M.S.; Dsouza, V.D.; Ong, C.S.; Teng, S.W.; Li, H.H.
Is electroacupuncture treatment more effective in somatic tinnitus than in nonsomatic tinnitus?
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(3), 138-144
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
2506 Brustin, R.; Toledano, M.; Geffen, T.; Goona, R.; Hochberg, M.; Kreisberg, B.; Murad, S.; Pitcovski, J.
Immune modulation and treatment of human papilloma virus-related warts with energetics of living systems acupuncture
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(3), 145-154
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Warts
2507 Espí-López, G.V.; Serra-Anó, P.; Vicent-Ferrando, J.; Sánchez-Moreno-Giner, M.; Arias-Buria, J.L.; Cleland, J.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effectiveness of inclusion of dry needling in a multimodal therapy program for patellofemoral pain
A randomized parallel-group trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(6), 392-401
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Patellafemoralsyndrom
2508 Lai, F.-C.; Chen, I.-H.; Chen, P.-J.; Chen, I.-J.; Chien, H.-W.; Yuan, C.-F.
Acupressure, sleep, and quality of life in institutionalized older adults
A randomized controlled trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2017, 65, e103-e108
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2509 Lin, M.-L.; Wu, J.-H.; Lin, C.-W.; Su, C.-W.; Su, C.-T.; Wu, H.-C.; Shih, Y.-S.; Chiu, I.-T.; Chen, C.-Y.; Chang, W.-D.
Clinical effects of laser acupuncture plus Chinese cupping on the pain and plasma cortisol levels in patients with chronic nonspecific lower back pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3140403, (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
2510 Adlan, A.-S.; Chooi, K.Y.; Adenan, N.A.M.
Acupressure as adjuvant treatment for the inpatient management of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2017, 43(4), 662-668
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Traditional Chinese medicine
2511 Wheeler, M.S.; Glass, C.R.; Arnkoff, D.B.; Sullivan, P.; Hull, A.
The effect of mindfulness and acupuncture on psychological health in veterans
An exploratory study
Mindfulness, 2018, 9(2), 564-574
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2512 Ghosh, K.; Hankey, A.; Srinivasan, T.M.
Acupuncture meridian energies in patients who are mentally disturbed
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(7), 518-525
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2513 Huang, S.; Peng, W.; Tian, X.; Liang, H.; Jia, Z.; Lo, T.; He, M.; Feng, Y.
Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at different frequencies on perioperative anesthetic dosage, recovery, complications, and prognosis in video-assisted thoracic surgical lobectomy
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
J Anesth, 2017, 31(1), 58-65
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2514 Dingemann, J.; Plewig, B.; Baumann, I.; Plinkert, P.K.; Sertel, S.
Acupuncture in posttonsillectomy pain
A prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
HNO, 2017, 65(Suppl 1), 73-79
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2515 Yin, C.Y.; Braz, J.R.C.; Colares, W.T.H.C.C.; Carvalho, L.R. de; Módolo, M.P.; Nascimento, P. do; Módolo, N.S.P.
A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of P6 acupuncture plus Ondansetron versus Ondansetron or P6 acupuncture in the prevention of nausea and vomiting after bupivacaine-morphine spinal anaesthesia
Open J Anesthesiol, 2017, 7, 253-263
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2516 Ye, Q.; Xie, Y.; Shi, J.; Xu, Z.; Ou, A.; Xu, N.
Systematic review on acupuncture for treatment of dysphagia after stroke
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6421852, (1-18)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
2517 Camiñas, A.G.; Duménigo, V.A.M.; Valle, G.C.; Manso, P.M.P.
Electroacupuntura vs acupuntura en el tratamiento de pacientes con herpes zoster
Electroacupuncture vs acupuncture in the treatment of patient with herpes zoster
Rev Cubana Med Fis Rehab, 2013, 5(1), 97-104
Acupuncture, EAV, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2518 Ahn, N.Y.; Park, H.-J.
Effects of Korean hand acupressure on opioid-related nausea and vomiting, and pain after caesarian delivery using spinal anaesthesia
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 101-107
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Sickness
2519 Yang, Y.; Li, H.; Chen, X.X.; Zhang, Z.H.; Huang, B.J.; Zhu, T.M.
Electro-acupuncture treatment for internet addiction
Evidence of normalization of impulse control disorder in adolescents
Chin J Integr Med, 2017, 23(11), 837-844
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder
2520 Kim, M.-H.; Lee, Y.-J.; Shin, J.-S.; Lee, J.; Jeong, H.; Kim, M.-R.; Park, S.-M.; Go, U.; Kim, S.-M.; Kim, J.-Y.; Hwang, D.-G.; Ha, I.-H.
The long-term course of outcomes for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation following integrated complementary and alternative medicine inpatient treatment
A prospective observational study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5239719, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Bee venom acupuncture
2521 Huang, H.-T.; LIn, S.-L.; Lin, C.-H.; Tzeng, D.-S.
Comparison between acupuncture and biofeedback as adjunctive treatments for primary insomnia disorder
Altern Ther Health Med, 2017, 23(4), 8-15
Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2522 Gendy, A. el; Saber, M.M.; Daoud, E.M.; Abdel-Wahhab, K.G.; Abd el-Rahman, E.; Hegazi, A.G.
Role of bee venom acupuncture in improving pain and life quality in Egyptian chronic low back pain patients
J Appl Pharm Sci, 2017, 7(8), 168-174
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
2523 Fitrullah, -.; Rousdy, A.
Effectiveness of acupressure at the Zusanli (ST-36) acupoint as a comfortable treatment for diabetes mellitus
A pilot study in Indonesia
J Acu Merid Stud, 2017, 10(2), 96-103
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2524 Abadi, F.; Shahabinejad, M.; Abadi, F.; Kazemi, M.
Effect of acupressure on symptoms of postoperative Ileus after Cesarean section
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(2), 114-119
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
2525 Plunkett, A.; Beltran, T.; Haley, C.; Kurihara, C.; McCoart, A.; Chen, L.; Wilkinson, I.; Cohen, S.P.
Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain in the military population
Factors associated with treatment outcomes
Clin J Pain, 2017, 33(10), 939-943
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2526 Adams, A.; Eschman, J.; Ge, W.
Acupressure for chronic low back pain
A single system study
J Phys Ther Sci, 2017, 29(8), 1416-1420
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2527 Li, S.; Zheng, M.; Wu, W.; Guo, J.; Ji, F.; Zheng, Z.
Effects of electroacupuncture administered 24 hours prior to surgery on postoperative nausea and vomiting and pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery
A feasibility study
Explore, 2017, 13(5), 313-318
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2528 Yu, J.S.; Ho, C.H.; Wang, H.Y.; Chen, Y.H.; Hsieh, C.L.
Acupuncture on renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease
A single-blinded, randomized, preliminary controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(8), 624-631
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2529 Kumar, R.; Mooventhan, A.; Manjunath, N.K.
Immediate effect of needling at CV-12 (Zhongwan) acupuncture point on blood glucose level in patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus
A pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(4), 240-244
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2530 Cha, N.H.; Sok, S.R.
Effects of auricular acupressure therapy on primary dysmenorrhea for female high school students in South Korea
J Nurs Scholarsh, 2016, 48(5), 508-516
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2531 Kao, M.-L.; Chen, Y.-L.; Lee, S.-C.; Huang, S.-Y.; Lin, P.-Y.
Electroacupuncture improves gastric emptying in critically ill neurosurgical patients
A pilot study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 1892161, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
2532 Hamlaci, Y.; Yazici, S.
The effect of acupressure applied to point LI4 on perceived labor pains
Holist Nurs Pract, 2017, 31(3), 167-176
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
2533 Widgren, Y.; Enblom, A.
Emesis in patients receiving acupuncture, sham acupuncture or standard care during chemo-radiation
A randomized controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 16-25
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2534 Bazarganipour, F.; Taghavi, S.A.; Allan, H.; Hosseini, N.; Khosravi, A.; Asadi, R.; Salari, S.; Dehghani, R.; Jamshidi, Z.; Rezaei, M.; Saberian, M.; Javedan, F.; Salari, Z.; Miri, F.
A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating quality of life when using a simple acupressure protocol in women with primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 10-15
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2535 Fu, C.; Zhao, N.; Liu, Z.; Yuan, L.-h.; Xie, C.; Yang, W.-j.; Yu, X.-t.
Acupuncture improves peri-menopausal insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
Sleep, 2017, 40(11), zsx153; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2536 Lee, H.; Kim, T.H.; Leem, J.
Acupuncture for heart failure
A systematic review of clinical studies
Int J Cardiol, 2016, 222, 321-331
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2537 Becker, H.; Stuifbergen, A.K.; Schnyer, R.N.; Morrsion, J.D.; Henneghan, A.
Integrating acupuncture within a wellness intervention for women with multiple sclerosis
J Holist Nurs, 2017, 35(1), 86-96
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2538 Cohen, M.M.; Smit, V.; Andrianopoulos, N.; Ben-Meir, M.; Taylor, D.M.; Parker, S.J.; Xue, C.C.; Cameron, P.A.
Acupuncture for analgesia in the emergency department
A multicentre, randomised, equivalence and non-inferiority trial
Med J Aust, 2017, 206(11), 494-499
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2539 Fernández-Carnero, J.; Gilarranz-de-Frutos, L.; León-Hernández, J.V.; Pecos-Martin, D.; Alguacil-Diego, I.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Martín-Pintado-Zugasti, A.
Effectiveness of different deep dry needling dosages in the treatment of patients with cervical myofascial pain
A pilot RCT
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 96(10), 726-733
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2540 Oliveira, C.C.C. de; Scivoletto, S.
Impact of acupuncture on stress levels of professionals working with maltreated children
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(4), 303-304
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2541 Movahedi, M.; Ghafari, S.; Nazari, F.; Valiani, M.
The effects of acupressure on pain severity in female nurses with chronic low back pain
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2017, 22, 339-342
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Pflege
2542 Seong, K.M.; Jang, G.; Kim, D.W.; Kim, S.; Song, B.K.
Hwanglyunhaedok pharmacopuncture versus saline pharmacopuncture on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(4), 245-251
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Inflammation of the prostata, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain, Pharmacopuncture
2543 Chen, M.L.-S.; Tan, J.-Y.; Suen, L.K.-P.
Auricular therapy for lactation
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 169-184
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactation disorder, Ear acupuncture, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2544 Yang, Y.; Eisner, I.; Chen, S.; Wang, S.; Zhang, F.; Wang, L.
Neuroplasticity changes on human motor cortex induced by acupuncture therapy
A preliminary study
Neural Plasticity, 2017, Article ID 471692, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Experiment, Brain, Healthy probands, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
2545 Lu, D.P.; Lu, G.P.; Wu, P.-S.
Acupuncture in conjunction with drug therapy in the treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia
Sci Pages Anesth Pain Manag, 2017, 1(1), 1-6
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2546 Zhou, M.; Yang, M.; Chen, L.; Yu, C.; Zhang, W.; Ji, J.; Chen, C.; Shen, X.; Ying, J.
The effectiveness of long-needle acupuncture at acupoints BL30 and BL35 for CP/CPPS
A randomized controlled pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 263; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
2547 Seca, S.; Miranda, D.; Patricio, M.; Correia, R.; Kirch, S.; Cabrita, A.S.; Greten, H.J.
New pressure algometry device for the quantification of acupuncture induced pain relief
J Altern Complement Integr Med, 2017, 3(1), 019; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2548 Chen, X.; Liu, J.; Wang, X.; Huang, F.; Mu, J.
Clinical study on electro acupuncture plus interferential current therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 4(4), 00129; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2549 Ahlberg, R.; Skårberg, K.; Brus, O.; Kjellin, L.
Auricular acupuncture for substance use
A randomized controlled trial of effects on anxiety, sleep, drug use and use of addiction treatment services
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Pol, 2016, 11, 24; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Substance abuse disorder
2550 Kim, S.; Cha, E.; Lee, S.; Kim, J.H.; Kim, D..; Lee, J.
Clinical effectiveness of electrical fire needling for shoulder pain of amyotrophic lateral sclersosis
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 4(2), 00111; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
2551 Hegyi, G.; Máté, A.; Betlehmen, J.; Petrovics, G.
Rehabilitation of handicapped children suffereing from infantile cerebral palsy with combined embedding acupuncture (YNSA + body acupuncture) and complex physiotherapy
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 3(4), 00084; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
2552 Smith, C.A.; Armour, M.; Dahlen, H.G.
Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labour
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 10(CD002962), 1-126
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
2553 Tan, Y.; Lo, K.; Tse, W.; Chan, C.W.; Lau, K.; Cherny, S.S.; Lao, L.; Li, L.
Three courses of Tianjiu therapy in Sanfu days for chronic asthma
A clinical efficacy observation trial
Chin Med, 2017, 8, 43-71
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
2554 Quinlan-Woodward, J.; Gode, A.; Dusek, J.A.; Reinstein, A.S.; Johnson, J.R.; Sendelbach, S.
Assessing the impact of acupuncture on pain, nausea, anxiety, and coping in women undergoing a mastectomy
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2016, 43(6), 725-732
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Breast cancer, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2555 Haser, C.; Stöggl, T.; Kriner, M.; Mikoleit, J.; Wohlfahrt, B.; Scher, J.; Halle, M.; Pfab, F.
Effect of dry needling on thigh muscle strength and hip flexion in elite soccer players
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2017, 49(2), 378-383
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
2556 Chang, J.; Zhang, H.; Tan, Z.; Xiao, J.; Li, S.; Gao, Y.
Effect of electroacupuncture in patients with post-stroke motor aphasia
Neurolinguistic and neuroimaging characteristics
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2017, 129(3-4), 102-109
Acupuncture, Aphasia, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2557 Wong, R.; Major, P.; Sagar, S.
Phase 2 study of acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulation for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Integr Cancer Ther, 2016, 15(2), 153-164
Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
2558 Bauml, J.; Haas, A.; Simone, C.B 2nd; Li, S.Q.; Cohen, R.B.; Langer, C.J.; Mao, J.J.
Acupuncture for dyspnea in lung cancer
Results of a feasibility trial
Integr Cancer Ther, 2016, 15(3), 326-332
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Dyspnea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
2559 Crawford, P.; Penzien, D.B.; Coeytaux, R.
Reduction in pain medication prescriptions and self-reported outcomes associated with acupuncture in a military patient population
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(4), 229-231
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2560 McDonald, J.L.; Smith, P.K.; Smith, C.A.; Xue, C.C.; Golianu, B.; Cripps, A.W.
Effect of acupuncture on house dust mite specific IgE, substance P, and symptoms in persistent allergic rhinitis
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2016, 116, 497-505
Acupuncture, Allergies, House-dust allergy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2561 Oh, B.; Eade, T.; Kneebone, A.; Hruby, G.; Lamoury, G.; Pavlakis, N.; Clarke, S.; Zaslawski, C.; Marr, I.; Costa, D.; Back, M.
Acupuncture in oncology
The effectiveness of acupuncture may not depend on needle retention duration
Integr Cancer Ther, 2018, 17(2), 458-466
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Methodology, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Stress, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Postpartum depression
2562 Han, X.; Wang, L.; Shi, H.; Zheng, G.; He, J.; Wu, W.; Shi, J.; Wei, G.; Zheng, W.; Sun, J.; Huang, H.; Cai, Z.
Acupuncture combined with methylcobalamin for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with multiple myeloma
BMC Cancer, 2017, 17, 40; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Multiple myeloma, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2563 Macznik, A.K.; Schneiders, A.G.; Athens, J.; Sullivan, S.J.
Does acupressure hit the mark?
A three-arm randomized placebo-controlled trial of acupressure for pain and anxiety relief in athletes with acute musculoskeletal sports injuries
Clin J Sport Med, 2017, 27(4), 338-343
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
2564 Ichida, M.C.; Zemuner, M.; Hosomi, J.; Pai, H.J.; Teixeira, M.J.; Siqueira, J.T.T. de; Siqueira, S.R.D.T. de
Acupuncture treatment for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia
A longitudinal case-control double blinded study
Chin J Integr Med, 2017, 23(11), 829-836
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trigeminal neuralgia
2565 Lee, J.S.; Hwang, S.H.; Shin, B.C.; Park, Y.M.
Electrical stimulation of auricular acupressure for dry eye
A randomized controlled-clinical trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2017, 23(11), 822-828
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dry eye
2566 Liang, Y.; Lenon, G.B.; Yang, A.W.H.
Acupressure for respiratory allergic diseases
A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(6), 413-420
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2567 Terenteva, N.; Chernykh, O.; Sanchez-Gonzalez, M.A.; Wong, A.
Acupuncture therapy improves vascular hemodynamics and stiffness in middle-age hypertensive individuals
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 14-18
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2568 Jiang, W.-L.; Wei, H.-J.; Guo, Z.-Y.; Ni, Y.-R.; Yang, H.-Q.; Xie, S.-S.
Changes in nitric oxide releases of the contralateral acupoint during and after laser acupuncture at bilateral same-name acupoints in human
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5763458, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2569 Römer, A.
Taping versus Akupunktur zur Geburtsvorbereitung nach dem Mannheimer Schema. Zwei Verfahren - gleiche Ergebnisse?
Ergebnisse einer prospektiven, randomisiert-kontrollierten Studie
Dt Z Aku, 2016, 59(4), 10-18
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Taping, Traditional Chinese medicine
2570 Bao, C.; Wang, D.; Liu, P.; Shi, Y.; Jin, X.; Wu, L.; Zeng, X.; Zhang, J.; Liu, H.; Wu, H.
Effect of electro-acupuncture and moxibustion on brain connectivity in patients with Crohn's disease
A resting-state fMRI study
Front Hum Neurosci, 2017, 11, 559; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Chemistry, Electroacupuncture, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2571 Jung, G.S.; Choi, I.R.; Kang, H.Y.; Choi, E.Y.
Effects of meridian acupressure massage on body composition, edema, stress, and fatigue in postpartum women
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 787-793
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Edema, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2572 Ural, F.G.; Öztürk, G.T.; Bölük, H.; Akkuş, S.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of acupuncture effect on common extensor tendon thickness in patients with lateral epicondylitis
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 819-822
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2573 Ee, C.C.; Thuraisingam, S.; Pirotta, M.V.; French, S.D.; Xue, C.C.; Teede, H.J.
Expectancy after the first treatment and response to acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(10), e0186966; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2574 Weng, S.-W.; Liao, C.-C.; Yeh, C.-C.; Chen, T.-L.; Lane, H.-L.; Lin, J.-G.; Shih, C.-C.
Risk of epilepsy in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment
A nationwide retrospective matched-cohort study
BMJ Open, 2016, 6, e010539; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Epilepsy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
2575 Fernandes, A.C.; Duarte Moura, D.M.; Da Silva, L.G.D.; De Almeida, E.O.; Barbosa, G.A.S.
Acupuncture in temporomandibular disorder myofascial pain treatment
A systematic review
J Oral Facial Pain Headache, 2017, 31(3), 225-232
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Systematic review
2576 Cochrane, S.; Smith, C.A.; Possamai-Inesedy, A.; Bensoussan, A.
Prior to conception
The role of an acupuncture protocol in improving women's reproductive functioning assessed by a pilot pragmatic randomised controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6512572, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2577 Han, M.; Sun, Y.; Su, W.; Huang, S.; Li, S.; Gao, M.; Wang, W.; Wang, F.; Fang, Z.; Zhao, H.
The efficacy of acupuncture on anthropometric measures and the biochemical markers for metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled pilot study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 8598210, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2578 Karatay, S.; Okur, S.C.; Uzkeser, H.; Yildirim, K.; Akcay, F.
Effects of acupuncture treatment on fibromyalgia symptoms, serotonin, and substance P levels
A randomized sham and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Pain Med, 2018, 19(3), 615-628
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2579 Bishop, A.; Ogollah, R.; Bartlam, B.; Barlas, P.; Holden, M.A.; Ismail, K.M; Jowett, S.; Lewis, M.; Lloyd, A.; kettle, C.; kigozi, J.; Foster, N.E.
Evaluating acupuncture and standard care for pregnant women with back pain
The EASE back pilot randomised controlled trial (ISCRTN49955124)
Pilot Feasibility Stud, 2016, 2, 72; (1-19)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2580 Ghaemi, M.; Ansari, M.; Amini, K.
Comparative induction of controlled hypotension by electroacupuncture at DU20 acupoint and Remifentanil in lumbar laminectomy
Chin J Physiol, 2017, 60(3), 151-157
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2581 Grissa, M.H.; Baccouche, H.; Boubaker, H.; Beltaief, K.; Bzeouich, N.; Fredj, N.; Msolli, M.A.; Boukef, R.; Bouida, W.; Nouira, S.
Acupuncture vs intravenous morphine in the management of acute pain in the ED
Am J Emerg Med, 2016, 34, 2112-2116
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2582 Ju, Z.Y.; Wang, K.; Cui, H.S.; Yao, Y.; Liu, S.M.; Zhou, J.; Chen, T.Y.; Xia, J.
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 12(CD0012057), 1-62
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2583 Bergdahl, L.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Auricular acupuncture versus cognitive behavioural therapy in the discontinuation of hypnotic drug usage, and treatment effects on anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms
A randomised controlled study
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 16, 15-21
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2584 Wang, Z.; Hu, X.; Su, J.; Gao X.; Xu, N.; Xing, Y.; Zhuang, L.
The efficacy and safety stimulating a single acu-point shenmen (HT 7) for managing insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 15, 17-22
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2585 Lopes Júnior, J.E.G.; Prado da Cruz, L.A.; Leopoldo, V.C.; Campos, F.R. de; Almeida, A.M. de; Campos Pereira Silveira, R.C. de
Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture
A systematic review
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2016, 24, e2762; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2586 Raissi, G.R.; Forogh, B.; Ahadi, T.; Ghahramanpoori, S.; Ghaboussi, P. Sajadi, S.
Evaluation of acupuncture in the treatment of restless legs syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(5), 346-350
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Restless legs syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
2587 Peng, L.; Mu, K.; Liu, A.; Zhou, L.; Gao, Y.; Shenoy, I.T.; Mei, Z.; Chen, Q.
Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation at auricular acupoints Kindey (CO10), Yidan (CO11), Liver (CO12) and Shenmen (TF4) can induce auditory and limbic cortices activation measured by fMRI
Hear Res, 2018, 359, 1-12
Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
2588 Sun, K.; Xing, T.; Zhang, F.; Liu, Y.; Li, W.; Zhou, Z.; Fang, L.; Yu, L.; Yan, M.
Perioperative Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for postoperative pain relief following laparoscopic surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2017, 33(4), 340-347
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2589 Essex, H.; Parrott, S.; Atkin, K.; Ballard, K.; Bland, M.; Eldred, J.; Hewitt, C.; Hopton, A.; Keding, A.; Lansdown, H.; Richmond, S.; Tilbrook, H.; Torgerson, D.; Watt, I.; Wenham, A.; Woodman, J.; MacPherson, H.
An economic evaluation of Alexander technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized trial (ATLAS)
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(12), e0178918; (1-16)
Acupuncture, Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
2590 Mi, J.; Chen, X.; Lin, X., Guo, J.; Chen, H.; Wei, L.; Hong, H.
Treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis via acupuncture at the sphenopalatine acupoint
A randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2018, 19(1), 28; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2591 Jia, Y.; Zhang, X.; Yu, J.; Han, J.; Yu, T.; Shi, J.; Zhao, L.; Nie, K.
Acupuncture for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 556; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2592 Oliveira, R.F. de; Goldman, R.S.; Mendes, F. M.; Freitas, P.M. de
Influence of electroacupuncture and laser-acupuncture on treating paresthesia in patients submitted to combined orthognathic surgery and genioplasty
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(5), 290-299
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Parästhesie
2593 Szopinski, J.Z.; Mngomezulu, V.
Influence of internal organ pathology on vascular permeability of related skin zones
An attempt to visualize organ projection areas
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(5), 300-307
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Pathologie, Traditional Chinese medicine
2594 Rich, T.; Porter, G.W.; Ricks-Santi, L.; Milshtein, T.; Corbin, T.
Intermittent 96-hour auricular electroacupuncture for hot flashes in patients with prostate cancer
A pilot study
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(5), 313-321
Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ear acupuncture, Prostate cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
2595 Zotelli, V.L.R.; Grillo, C.M.; Gil, M.L.B.; Wada, R.S.; Sato, J.E.; Sousa, M. da L.R. de
Acupuncture effect on pain, mouth opening limitation and on the energy meridians in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(5), 351-359
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2596 Oka, H.; Matsudaira, K.; Takano, Y.; Kasya, D.; Niiya, M.; Tonosu, J.; Fukushima, M.; Oshima, Y.; Fuji, T.; Tanaka, S.; Inanami, H.
A comparative study of three conservative treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis with acupuncture and physical therapy study (LAP study)
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 19; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal stenosis
2597 Kwon, C.-Y.; Lee, B.
Clinical effects of acupressure on neck pain syndrome (nakchim)
A systematic review
Integr Med Res, 2018, 7(3), 219-230
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2598 Meng, X.W.; Wang, Y.; Piao, S.A.; Lv, W.T.; Zhu, C.H.; Mu, M.Y.; Li, D.D.; Liu, H.P.; Guo, Y.
Wet cupping therapy improves local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(11), 830-834
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
2599 Ho, L.F.; Lin, Z.X.; Leung, A.W.N.; Chen, L.; Zhang, H.; Ng, B.F.L.; Ziea, E.T.C.; Guo, Y.
Efficacy of abdominal acupuncture for neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(7), e0181360; (1-18)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2600 Xie, J.; Chen, L.-H.; Ning, Z.-Y.; Zhang, C.-Y.; Chen, H.; Chen, Z.; Meng, Z.-Q.; Zhu, X.-Y.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with palonosetron on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial
Chin J Cancer, 2017, 36, 6; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness