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2501 Abaraogu, U.O.; Igwe, S.E.; Tabansi-Ochiogu, C.S.
Effectiveness of SP6 (Sanyinjiao) acupressure for relief of primary dysmenorrhea symptoms
A systematic review with meta- and sensitivity analyses
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 25, 92-105
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2502 Sousa, T.R. de; Souza, B.C. de; Zomkowisk, K.; Rosa, P.C. da; Sperandio, F.F.
The effect of acupuncture on pain, dyspareunia, and quality of life in Brazilian women with endometriosis
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 25, 114-121
Acupuncture, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2503 Talebi, A.; Jalali, R.; Hossainabadi, R.; Rezaei, M.; Bodagh, M.
The effect of acupoints massage on pain in patients with minor trauma
Qual Prim Care, 2016, 24(5), 219-221
Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Hematoma, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Bruise, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2504 Shiue, H.-S.; Lee, Y.-S.; Tsai, C.-N.; Chang, H.-H.
Treatment of allergici rhinits with acupoint herbal plaster
An oligonucleotide chip analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 14, 436;
Acupuncture, Allergies, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
2505 Shu, Q.; Wang, H.; Litscher, D.; Wu, S.; Chen, L.; Gaischek, I.; Wang, L.; He, W.; Zhou, H.; Litscher, G.; Liang, F.
Acupuncture and moxibustion have different effects on fatigue by regulating the autonomic nervous system
A pilot controlled clinical trial
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
2506 Ozgoli, G.; Sedigh Mobarakabadi, S.; Heshmat, R.; Alavi Majd, H.; Sheikhan, Z.
Effect of LI4 and BL32 acupressure on labor pain and delivery outcome in the first stage of labor in primiparous women
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 29, 175-180
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
2507 Wang, H.Q.; Bao, C.L.; Jiao, J.H.; Dong, G.R.
Efficacy and safety of penetration acupuncture on head for acute intracerebral hemorrhage
A randomized controlled study
Medicine, 2016, 95(48), e5562; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Brain, Haemorrhage, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
2508 Zhang, Z.-X.; Li, C.-R.; Rong, P.-J.; Bai, Z.-H.; Hill, A.M.; Jing, Q.; Ren, L.; Wang, C.-Y.
Efficacy and safety of auricular therapy for depression
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(5), 256-267
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2509 Bo, A.; Si, L.; Wang, Y.; Xiu, L.; Wu, R.; Li, Y.; Mu, R.; Ga, L.; Miao, M.; Shuang, F.; Wu, Y.; Jin, Q.; Tong, S.; Wuyun, G.; Guan, W.; Mo, R.; Hu, S.; Zhang, L.; Peng, R.; Bao, L.
Clinical trial research on Mongolian medical warm acupuncture in treating insomnia
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6190285, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2510 Ying, X.; Wang, P.; Xu, P.; Zhu, B.
Pneumothorax associated with acupuncture
A systematic review and analysis
Acupunct Rel Ther, 2016, 4(4), 17-25
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pneumothorax, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
2511 Zhu, J.; Arsovska, B.; Kozovska, K.; Jovevska, S.
Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with fire needle acupuncture and fire cupping
Imp J Interdisciplin Res, 2016, 2(11), 1788-1791
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
2512 Seevaunnamtum, S.P.; Bhojwani, K.; Abdullah, N.
Intraoperative electroacupuncture reduces postoperative pain, analgesic requirement and prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynaecological surgery
A randomised controlled trial
Anesth Pain Med, 2016, 6(6), e40106; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2513 Jones, S.M.; Lange, J.; Turner, J.; Cherkin, D.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Hsu, C.; Berthoud, H.; Sherman, K.
Development and validation of the EXPECT questionnaire
Assessing patient expectations of outcomes of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for chronic pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 936-946
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Methodology, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Pain, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Chronic pain
2514 Matsumoto-Miyazaki, J.; Asano, Y.; Yonezawa, S.; Nomura, Y.; Ikegame, Y.; Aki, T.; Takenaka, S.; Shinoda, J.
Acupuncture increases the excitability of the cortico-spinal system in patients with chronic disorders of consciousness following traumatic brain injury
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 887-894
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Unconsciousness, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
2515 Matsumoto-Miyazaki, J.; Asano, Y.; Ikegame, Y.; Kawasaki, T.; Nomura, Y.; Shinoda, J.
Acupuncture reduces excitability of spinal motor neurons in patients with spastic muscle overactivity and chronic disorder of consciousness following traumatic brain injury
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 895-902
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
2516 Kwan, R.Y.; Leung, M.C.; Lai, C.K.
The effect of acupressure on agitation and salivary cortisol in people with dementia
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 903-910
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dementia, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder, Cortisol
2517 Zeng, Y.; Luo, T.; Finnegan-John, J.; Cheng, A.S.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(3), 193-200
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2518 Lee, j.; Yoon, S.W.
Efficacy and safety of moxibustion for relieving pain in patients with metastatic cancer
A pilot, randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled trial
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(3), 211-216
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2519 Doi, M.Y.; Tano, S.S.; Schultz, A.R.; Borges, R.; Marchiori, L.L.
Effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as treatment for tinnitus
A randomized controlled trial
Braz J Otorhinolaryngol, 2016, 82(4), 458-465
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
2520 Chung, K.F.; Yeung, W.F.; Zhang, S.P.; Zhang, Z.J.; Wong, M.T.; Lee, W.K.; Chan, K.W.
Acupuncture for persistent insomnia associated with major depressive disorder
A randomised controlled trial
Hong Kong Med J, 2016, 22(Suppl 2), S9-S14
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2521 Zeng, Y.; Liu, B.; Luo, T.; Chen, Y.; Chen, G.; Chen, D.
Effects of acupuncture on preeclampsia in Chinese women
A pilot prospective cohort study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(2), 144-148
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pre-eclampsia, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2522 Huang, Z.; Zhang, N.; Xu, F.; Yin, J.; Dai, N.; Chen, J.D.
Ameliorating effect of transcutaneous electroacupuncture on impaired gastric accommodation induced by cold meal in healthy subjects
J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2016, 31(3), 561-566
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2523 Chen, H.M.; Wang, H.H.; Chiu, M.H.; Hu, H.M.
Effects of acupressure on menstrual distress and low back pain in dysmenorrheic young adult women
An experimental study
Pain Manag Nurs, 2015, 16(3), 188-197
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
2524 King, H.C.; Spence, D.L.; Hickey, A.H.; Sargent, P.; Elesh, R.; Connelly, C.D.
Auricular acupuncture for sleep disturbance in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
A feasibility study
Mil Med, 2015, 180(5), 582-590
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
2525 Li, C.; Yang, J.; Park, K.; Wu, H.; Hu, S.; Zhang, W.; Bu, J.; Xu, C.; Qiu, B.; Zhang, X.
Prolonged repeated acupuncture stimulation induces habituation effects in pain-related brain areas
An fMRI study
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(5), e97502;
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2526 Kurebayashi, L.F.S.; Silva, M.J.P. da
Efficacy of Chinese auriculotherapy for stress in nursing staff
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2014, 22(3), 371-378
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2527 Mohanty, S.; Mooventhan, A.; Manjunath, N.K.
Effect of needling at CV-12 (Zhongwan) on blood glucose levels in healthy volunteers
A pilot randomized placebo controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(6), 307-310
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2528 Greenlee, H.; Crew, K.D.; Capodice, J.; Awad, D.; Buono, D.; Shi, Z.; Jeffres, A.; Wyse, S.; Whitman, W.; Trivedi, M.S.; Kalinsky, K.; Hershman, D.L.
Randomized sham-controlled pilot trial of weekly electro-acupuncture for the prevention of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with early stage breast cancer
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2016, 156(3), 453-464
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2529 Dabbous, O.A.; Mostafa, Y.M.; El Noamany, H.A.; El Shennawy, S.A.; El Bagoury, M.A.
Laser acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for spastic cerebral palsy in children
Lasers Med Sci, 2016, 31(6), 1061-1067
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Neural therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
2530 Garland, S.N.; Gehrman, P.; Barg, F.K.; Xie, S.X.; Mao, J.J.
CHoosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE)
Design of a patient centered comparative effectiveness trial of acupuncture and cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia
Contemp Clin Trials, 2016, 47, 349-355 (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2531 Gou, C.-Q.; Gao, J.; Wu, C.-X.; Bai, D.-X.; Mou, H.Y.; Hou, X.-L.; Zhao, X.
Moxibustion for primary dysmenorrhea at different interventional times
A systematic reivew and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 6706901, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2532 Guo, J.-K.; Xu, M.-M.; Zheng, M.-F.; Liu, S.-T.; Zhou, J.-W.; Ke, L.-J.; Chen, T.-B.; Rao, P.-F.
Topical application of TAT-superoxide dismutase in acupoints LI 20 on allergic rhinitis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3830273, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Enzyme therapy, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
2533 Chen, J.; Wang, J.; Huang, Y.; Lai, X.; Tang, C.; Yang, J.; Wu, J.; Zeng, T.; Qu, S.
Modulatory effect of acupuncture at Waiguan (TE5) on the functional connectivity of the central nervous system of patients with ischemic stroke in the left basal ganglia
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(6), e96777; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2534 Wu, Y.; Robinson, N.; Hardiman, P.J.; Taw, M.B.; Zhou, J.; Wang, F.-F.; Qu, F.
Acupuncture for treating polycystic ovary syndrome
Guidance for future randomized controlled trials
J Zhejian Univ Sci B, 2016, 17(3), 169-180
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
2535 Xia, W.; Zheng, C.; Zhu, S.; Tang, Z.
Does the addition of specific acupuncture to standard swallowing training improve outcomes in patients with dysphagia after stroke?
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2016, 30(3), 237-246
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
2536 Lv, Z.-T.; Li, Z.-Q.; Zhou, X.; Ma, W.-W.; Zhang, J.-M.; Chen, A.-M.
Acupuncture versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment of Chondromalacia patellae
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2016, 23(6), 344-350
Acupuncture, Chondropathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2537 Jo, J.; Lee, Y.J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(3), 162-170
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Meta-analysis, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2538 Li, X.; Wang, R.; Shi, X.; Chen, Z.; Pan, Y.; Li, X.; Yang, K.
Reporting characteristics and risk of bias in randomised controlled trials of acupuncture analgesia published in PubMed-listed journals
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(4), 259-267
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Journalism, Randomized trial, Pain, Systematic review, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
2539 Carr, K.L.; Johnson, F.E.; Kenaan, C.A.; Welton, J.M.
Effects of P6 stimulation on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients
J Perianesth Nurs, 2015, 30(3), 238
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2540 Wiles, M.D.; Mamdani, J.; Pullman, M.; Andrzejowski, J.C.
A randomised controlled trial examining the effect of acupuncture at the EX-HN3 (Yintang) point on pre-operative anxiety levels in neurosurgical patients
Anaesthesia, 2017, 72(3), 335-342
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2541 Landgren, K.; Hallström, I.
Effect of minimal acupuncture for infantile colic
A multicentre, three-armed, single-blind, randomised controlled trial (ACU-COL)
Acupunct Med, 2017, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2542 Ganiyu, S.; Bellom U.M.
Comparison of the effects of acupuncture and acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation among adults Nigerian with osteoarthritis of the knee
J Altern Complement Integr Med, 2016, 2, 009; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
2543 Chevalier, A.; Armstrong, K.; Gockal, R.
Microcurrent point stimulation applied to acupuncture points for the treatment of non-specific lower back pain
J Altern Complement Integr Med, 2016, 2, 016; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
2544 Souza, L.L. de; Araujo, F.L.B. de; Silva, F.A.M. da; Mucciaroni, T.S.; Araujo, J.E. de
Unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points Xiaohai (SI18) and Jianwaishu (SI14) of the small intestine meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(5), 250-256
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2545 Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, C.-H.; Kim, J.-U.; Yook, T.-H.
Effects of distilled Cervi pantotricum cornu and Rehmannia glutinosa pharmacopuncture at GB21 (Jianjing) on heart rate variability
A randomized and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(6), 311-318
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Cervus nippon, Cervus
2546 Vanzini, M.; Gallamini, M.
Amblyopia
Can laser acupuncture be an option?
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(5), 267-274
Acupuncture, Amblyopia, Eye diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2547 Becel, S.; Sezgin, Y.; Akcay, F.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy by verbal pain scale in patients with abdominal pain of familial mediterranean fever
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(5), 264-266
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Inflammation, Fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2548 Grech, D.; Li, Z.; Morcillo, P.; Kalyoussef, E.; Kim, D.D.; Bekker, A.; Ulloa, L.
Intraoperative low-frequency electroacupuncture under general anesthesia improves postoperative recovery in a randomized trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(15), 234-241
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2549 Lorent, L. de; Agorastos, A.; Yassouridis, A.; Kellner, M.; Muhtz, C.
Auricular acupuncture versus progressive muscle relaxation in patients with anxiety disorders or major depressive disorder
A prospective parallel group clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(4), 191-199
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2550 Hadianfard, M.J.; Aminlari, A.; Daneshian, A.; Safarpour, A.R.
Effect of acupuncture on pain and quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
A case series study
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(4), 178-182
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal stenosis
2551 Santiago, M.V.; Tumilty, S.; macznik, A.; Mani, R.
Does acupuncture alter pain-related functional connectivity of the central nervous system?
A systematic review
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(4), 167-177
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cerebral nervous system
2552 Helianthi, D.R.; Simadibrata, C.; Srilestari, A.; Wahyudi, E.R.; Hidayat, R.
Pain reduction after laser acupuncture treatment in geratric patients with knee osteoarthritis
Acta Med Indones, 2016, 48(2), 114-121
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2553 Sokunbi, G.; Maduagwu, S.; Jaiyeola, O.; Gambo, H.; Blasu, C.
Cardiovascular response to manual acupuncture needle stimulation among apparently healty Nigerian adults
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(3), 143-150
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2554 Li, W.; Ahn, A.
Effect of acupuncture manipulations at LI4 or LI11 on blood flow and skin temperature
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(3), 128-133
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
2555 Ko, S.J.; Kuo, B.; Kim, S.K.; Lee, H.; Kim, J.; Han, G.; Kim, J.; Kim, S.Y.; Jang, S.; Son, J.; Kim, M.; Lee, H.; Yeo, I.; Joo, K.R.; Park, J.W.
Individualized acupuncture for symptom relief in functional dyspepsia
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(12), 997-1006
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2556 Waits, A.; Tang, Y.-R.; Cheng, H.-M.; Tai, C.-J.; Chien, L.-Y.
Acupressure effect on sleep quality
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep Med Rev, 2018, 37, 24-34
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2557 Shin, N.Y.; Lim, Y.J.; Yang, C.H.; Kim, C.
Acupuncture for alcohol use disorder
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7823278, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Alcohol Addiction
2558 Zhou, F.; Liang, N.; Maier, M.; Liu, J.-p.
Sanfu acupoint herbal patching for stable asthma
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 30, 40-53
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
2559 Tiwari, A.; Lao, L.; Wang, A.X.-M.; Cheung, D.S.T.; So, M.K.P.; Yu, D.S.F.Y.; Lum, T.Y.S.; Fung, H.Y.K.Y.; Yeung, J.W.F.; Zhang, Z.-J.
Self-administered acupressure for symptom management among Chinese family caregivers with caregiver stress
A randomized, wait-list controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 424; (1-12)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pflege
2560 Yao, Q.; Li, S.; Liu, X.; Qin, Z.; Liu, Z.
The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with chronic urticaria
A systematic review
Biomed Res Int, 2016, Article ID 5191729, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Urticaria
2561 Pang, B.; Jiang, T.; Du, Y.-H.; Li, J.; Li, B.; Hu, Y.-C.; Cai, Q.-H.
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia: what strength does it have?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3862916, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2562 Kim, B.H.; Kim, K.; Nam, H.J.
A comparative study on the effects of systemic manual acupuncture, periauricular electroacupuncture, and digital electroacupuncture to treat tinnitus
A randomized, paralleled, open-labeled exploratory trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17(1), 85; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2563 Hosseinabadi, R.; Biranvand, S.; Pournia, Y.; Anbari, K.
The effect of acupressure on pain and anxiety caused by venipuncture
J Infus Nurs, 2015, 38(6), 397-405
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2564 Jalali, S.; Moradi Majd, N.; Torabi, S.; Habibi, M.; Homayouni, H.; Mohammadi, N.
The effect of acupuncture on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block for teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
J Endod, 2015, 41(9), 1397-1402
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulpitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases, Toothache
2565 Núnez-Cortés, R.; Cruz-Montecinos, C.; Váquez Rosel, A.; Paredes Molina, O.; Cuesta-Vargas, A.
Dry needling combined with physical therapy in patients with chronic postsurgical pain following total knee arthroplasty
Case series
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(3), 209-216
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2566 Yang, M.; Chen, X.; Bo, L.; Lao, L.; Chen, J.; Yu, S.; Yu, Z.; Tang, H.; Yi, L.; Wu, X.; Yang, J.; Liang, F.
Moxibustion for pain relief in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(2), e0170952; (1-17)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2567 Hung, Y.-C.; Hung, I.-L.; Hu W.-L.; Tseng, Y.-J.; Kuo, C.-E.; Liao, Y.-N.; Wu, B.Y.; Tsai, C.-C.; Tsai, P.-Y.; Chen H.-P.; Huang, M.-H.; Su, F.-Y.
Reduction in postpartum weight with laser acupuncture
A randomized control trial
Medicine, 95(34), e4716; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
2568 Kucuk, E.V.; Bindayi, A.; Boylu, U.; Onol, F.F.; Gumus, E.
Randomised clinical trial of comparing effects of acupuncture and varicocelectomy on sperm parameters in infertile varicocele patients
Andrologia, 2016, 48(10), 1080-1085
Acupuncture, Andrology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, varicocele
2569 Qi, L.; Tang, Y.; You, Y.; Qin, F.; Zhai, L.; Peng, H.; Nie, R.
Comparing the effectiveness of electroacupuncture with different grades of knee osteoarthritis
A prospective study
Cell Physiol Biochem, 2016, 39, 2331-2340
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2570 Cheng, K.; Law, A.; Guo, M.; Wieland, L.S.; Shen, X.; Lao, L.
Acupuncture for acute hordeolum (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 2(CD011075), 1-59
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Stye, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2571 Kim, S.; Kim, Y.-I.; Sin, R.-S.; Rim, K.-S.; Pu, Y.-J.; Ri, K.-I.; Ri, G.; Kim, H.-S.
Study on cerebral blood flow regulatory features of acupuncture stimulation at various acupoints
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(6), 316-324
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
2572 Liu, Y.-H.; Wei, I.-P.; Wang, T.-M.; Lu, T.-W.; Lin, J.-G.
Immediate effects of acupuncture treatment on intra- and inter-limb contributions to body support during gait in patients with bilateral medial knee osteoarthritis
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(1), 23-35
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2573 Zick, S.M.; Sen, A.; Wyatt, G.K.; Murphy, S.L.; Arnedt, J.T.; Harris, R.E.
Investigation of 2 types of self-administered acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Oncol, 2016, 2(11), 1470-1476
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2574 Kim, K.H.; Kim, Y.R.; Baik, S.K.; Noh, S.H.; Kim, D.H.; Lee, S.W.; Yang, G.Y.
Acupuncture for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
A randomised pilot trial
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(4), 267-274
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal stenosis
2575 Kim, K.H.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, H.Y.; Son, G.M.
Acupuncture for recovery after surgery in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(4), 248-256
Acupuncture, Bowel cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Rehabilitation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2576 Suen, L.K.P.; Yeh, C.H.; Yeung, S.K.W.
Using auriculotherapy for osteoarthritic knee among elders
A double-blinded randomised feasibility study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 257; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2577 Zhao, L.; Chen, J.; Li, Y.; Sun, X.; Chang, X.; Zheng, H.; Gong, B.; Huang, Y.; Yang, M.; Wu, X.; Li, X.; Liang, F.
The long-term effect of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Intern Med, 2017, 177(4), 508-515
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2578 Shen, K.; Cho, Y.; Pascoe, E.M.; Hawley, C.M.; Oliver, V.; Hughes, K.M.; Baer, R.; Frazier, J.; Jarvis, E.; Tan, K.-S.; Liu, X.; Gobe, G.; Johnson, D.W.
The SIESTA trial
A randomized study investigating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of acupressure versus sham therapy for improving sleep quality in patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7570352, (1-10)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2579 Zhang, F.; Yu, X.; Xiao, H.
Cardioprotection of electroacupuncture for enhanced recovery after surgery on patients undergoing heart valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass
A randomized control clinical trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6243630, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2580 Enblom, A.; Steineck, G.; Hammar, M.; Börjeson, S.
Reduced need for rescue antiemetics and improved capacity to eat in patients receiving acupuncture compared to patients receiving sham acupuncture or standard care during radiotherapy
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5806351, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Appetitlosigkeit
2581 Yang, C.H.; Choi, S.H.; Kim, J.S.; Ryu, Y.H.; Lim, Y.J.; Kim, M.S.; Sohn, J.W.; Oh, S.S.; Kim, C.; Lee, M.Y.
The effects of acupuncture stimulation for brain activation and alcohol abstinence self-efficacy
Functional MRI study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 2850124, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Alcohol Addiction
2582 Fang, S.; Wang, M.; Zheng, Y.; Zhou, S.; Ji, G.
Acupuncture and lifestyle modification treatment for obesity
A meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(2), 239-254
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2583 Xie, X.C.; Cao, Y.Q.; Gao, Q.; Wang, C.; Li, M.; Wei, S.G.
Acupuncture improves intestinal absorption of iron in iron-deficient obese patients
A randomized controlled preliminary trial
Chin Med J, 2017, 130(5), 508-515
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2584 Crew, K.D.; Capodice, J.L.; Greenlee, H.; Brafman, L.; Fuentes, D.; Awad, D.; Tsai, W.Y.; Hershman, D.L.
Randomized, blinded, sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated joint symptoms in women with early-stage breast cancer
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(7), 1154-1160
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2585 Yeganeh Lari, A.; Okhovatian, F.; Naimi, S.s; Baghban, A.A.
The effect of the combination of dry needling and MET on latent trigger point upper trapezius in females
Man Ther, 2016, 21, 204-209
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2586 Hsieh, Y.L.; Chou, L.W.; Hong, S.F.; Chang, F.C.; Tseng, S.W.; Huang, C.C.; Yang, C.H.; Yang, C.C.; Chiu, W.F.
Laser acupuncture attenuates oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal cancer
A pilot prospective cohort study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 398-405
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Bowel cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
2587 Wang, K.; Larsen, D.B.; Jensen, T.K.; Liu, T.; Liu, Z.; Arendt-Nielsen, L.
Introducing vibro-acupuncture
A psychophysical study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 373-379
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2588 Hmwe, N.T.T.; Subramaniam, P.; Tan, L.P.
Effectiveness of acupressure in promoting sleep quality
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 283-293
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2589 Avci, H.S.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
Effect of acupressure on nausea-vomiting in patients with acute myeloblastic leukemia
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 257-262
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2590 Deng, M.; Wang, X.F.
Acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment
A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 342-348
Acupuncture, Amnesia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
2591 Inoue, M.; Nakajima, M.; Hojo, T.; Itoi, M.; Kitakoji, H.
Acupuncture for the treatment of trigger finger in adults
A prospective case series
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 392-397
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sinews, Traditional Chinese medicine
2592 Glazov, G.; Yelland, M.; Emery, J.
Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain
A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34, 328-341
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Laser therapy, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, low-level laser therapy
2593 Guo, T.; Guo, Z.; Zhang, W.; Ma, W.; Yang, X.; Yang, X.; Hwang, J.; He, X.; Chen, X.; Ya, T.
Electroacupuncture and cognitive behavioural therapy for subsyndromal depression among undergraduates
A controlled clinical trial
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34, 356-363
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2594 Chou, R.; Deyo, R.; Friedly, J.; Skelly, A.; Hashimoto, R.; Weimer, M.; Fu, R.; Dana, T.; Kraegel, P.; Griffin, J.; Grusin, S.; Brodt, E.D.
Nonpharmacologic therapies for low back pain
A systematic review for an Americal College of Physicians Clinical Practice guideline
Ann Intern Med, 2017, 166(7), (1-14)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
2595 Nakamura, S.; Horiuchi, S.
Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a self-care program for pregnant women for relieving hiesho
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(1), 53-59
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2596 Wu, X.; Zheng, C.; Xu, X.; Ding, P.; Xiong, F.; Tian, M.; Wang, Y.; Dong, H.; Zhang, M.; Wang, W.; Xu, S.; Xie, M.; Huang, G.
Electroacupuncture for functional constipation
A multicenter, randomized, control trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 1428943,
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
2597 Schlegel, M.L.; Whalen, J.L.; Williamsen, P.M.
Integrative therapies for women with a high risk pregnancy during antepartum hospitalization
AM J Matern Child Nurs, 2016, 41(6), 356-362
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Healing, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Retrospective design, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
2598 Zarei, S.; Shayestehfar, M.; Memari, A.H.; SeifBarghi, T.; Sobhani, V.
Acupuncture decreases competitive anxiety prior to a competition in young athletes
A randomized controlled trial pilot study
J Complement Integr Med, 2017, 14(1), 20150085; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
2599 Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K.A.; Kadar, G.E.; Hurwitz, E.L.
Integrative acupuncture and spinal manipulative therapy versus either alone for low back pain
A randomized controlled trial feasibility study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(3), 201-213
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
2600 Lee, H.; Kim, H.; Kim, J.; Oh, H.-S.; Park, Y.-J.; Park, Y.-B.
Feasibility study of transfer function model on electrocardiogram change caused by acupuncture
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 101; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system