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101 Berghmans, C.; Kretsch, M.; Branchi, S.; Strub, L.; Tarquinio, C.
Effets du tai-chi-chuan sur la santé psychique et physique
Une revue systématique de question
J Ther Comportementale Cogn, 2009, 19(1), 4-29
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
102 Yeh, G.Y.; Wang, C.; Wayne, P.M.; Phillips, R.
Tai Chi exercise for patients with cardiovascular conditions and risk factors
A systematic review
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 2009, 29(3), 152-160
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
103 Sluijs, C.P. van der; Bensoussan, A.; Chang, S.; Baber, R.
A randomized placebo-controlled trial on the effectiveness of an herbal formula to alleviate menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Menopause, 2008, 16(2), 336-344
Actaea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Chen, K.W.; Perlman, A.; Liao, J.H.; Lam, A.; Staller, J.; Sigal, L.H.
Effects of external qigong therapy on osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2008, 27(12), 1497-1505
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Sun, G.-C.
The effects of qi gong therapy on glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 158 (Abstract)
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
106 Yeh, G.; Goldberger, A.; Phillips, R.; Roberts, D.; Wayne, P.
Tai chi exercise for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 159 (Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
107 Sun, M.; Zhang, J.J.; Shan, J.Z.; Zhang, H.; Jin, C.Y.; Xu, S.; Wang, Y.L.
Clinical observation of Danhong Injection (herbal TCM product from Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae and Flos Carthami tinctorii) in the treatment of traumatic intracranial hematoma
Phytomed, 2009, 16(8), 683-689
Blood/Lymphatic system, Hematoma, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 Tam, W.Y.; Chook, P.; Qiao, M.; Chan, L.T.; Chan, T.Y.; Poon, Y.K.; Fung, K.P.; Leung, P.C.; Woo, K.S.
The efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive alternative herbal medicine (Salvia miltiorrhiza and Pueraria lobata) on vascular function and structure in coronary patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 415-421
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pueraria, Pueraria lobata, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine
109 Yeh, L.L.L.; Liu, J.Y.; Liu, Y.S.; Lin, K.S.; Tsai, T.F.; Wang, L.H.
Anemia-related hemogram, uterine artery pulsatility index, and blood pressure for the effects of Four-Agents-Decoction (Si Wu Tang) in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 531-538
Surgery, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Four-Agenst-Decoction, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Jing, A.; Li-Mei, Z.; Yan-Jie, L.; Ben-Zhi, C.; Yong, Z.; Bao-Feng, Y.
A randomized, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group trial to compare the efficacy and safety profile of daming capsule in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 1039-1042
Cassia, Cassia obtusifolia, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
111 Zhuang, S.R.; Chen, S.L.; Tsai, J.H.; Huang, C.C.; Wu, T.C.; Liu, W.S.; Tseng, H.C.; Lee, H.S.; Huang, M.C.; Shane, G.T.; Yang, C.H.; Shen, Y.C.; Yan, Y.Y.; Wang, C.K.
Effect of citronellol and the Chinese medical herb complex on cellular immunity of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy/radiotherapy
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(6), 785-790
Angelica, Angelica sinensis, Citronellol, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese medicinal herbs, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Zhao, Y.; Woo, K.S.; Ma, K.H.; Hansselt, C.A. van; Wong, K.C.; Cheng, K.F.; Lam, C.W.; Leung, P.C.
Treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis using Shi-Bi-Lin, a Chinese herbal formula
J Ethnopharmacol, 2009, 122(1), 100-105
Allergies, Angelica, Angelica dahurica, Gentiana, Gentiana scabra, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia biondii, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Saposhnikovia, Shi-Bi-Lin, Traditional Chinese medicine, Verbena, Xanthium, Xanthium sibiricum
113 Gim, G.T.; Kim, H.M.; Kim, J.; Kim, J.; Whang, W.W.; Cho, S.H.
Antioxidant effect of tianwang buxin pills, a traditional chinese medicine formula
Double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(2), 227-239
Acorus, Acorus gramineus, Angelica, Angelica gigas, Asparagus, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Biota orientalis, Coptis, Coptis chinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liriope, Liriope platyphylla, Placebo-controlled, Platycodon, Platycodon grandiflorum, Polygala, Polygala tenuifolia, Poria, Poria cocos, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Scrophularia, Scrophularia buergeriana, Stress, Tianwang Buxin, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zizyphus, Zizyphus spinosa, Panax, Panax ginseng
114 Lee, M.S.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Internal qigong for pain conditions
A systematic review
J Pain, 2009, 10(11), 1121-1127
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
115 Lan, Y.; Zhang, L.L.; Luo, R.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Comparative efficacy of traditional chinese medicine and methylphenidate
J Int Med Res, 2009, 37(3), 939-948
Chinese medicinal herbs, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
116 Flower, A.; Liu, J.P.; Chen, S.; Lewith, G.; Little, P.
Chinese herbal medicine for endometriosis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD006568), 1-44
Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
117 Li, Q.; Chen, X.; He, L.; Zhou, D.
Traditional chinese medicine for epilepsy
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD006454), 1-29
Epilepsy, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
118 Junhua, Z.; Menniti-Ippolito, F.; Xiumei, G.; Firenzuoli, F.; Boli, Z.; Massari, M.; Hongcai, S.; Yuhong, H.; Ferrelli, R.; Limin, H.; Faucin, A.; Guerra, R.; Raschetti, R.
Complex traditional Chinese medicine for poststroke motor dysfunction
A systematic review
Stroke, 2009, 40(8), 2797-2804
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
119 Böwing, G.; Zhou, J.; Endres, H.G.; Coeytaux, R.R.; Diener, H.C.; Molsberger, A.F.
Differences in Chinese diagnoses for migraine and tension-type headache
An analysis of the German acupuncture trials (GERAC) for headache
Cephalalgia, 2010, 30(2), 224-232
Diagnostics, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Kelly-Pieper, K.; Patil, S.P.; Busse, P.; Yang, N.; Sampson, H.; Li, X.M.; Wisnivesky, J.P.; Kattan, M.
Safety and tolerability of an antiasthma herbal Formula (ASHMI) in adult subjects with asthma
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation phase I study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 735-743
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sophora, Sophora flavescens, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Ye, P.; Wu, C.E.; Sheng, L.; Li, H.
Potential protective effect of long-term therapy with Xuezhikang on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 719-725
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuezhikang
122 Lee, M.S.; Chen, K.W.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Qigong for type 2 diabetes care
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(4), 236-242
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
123 Goldbach-Mansky, R.; Wilsen, M.; Fleischmann, R.; Olson, N.; Silverfield, J.; Kempf, P.; Kivitz, A.; Sherrer, Y.; Pucino, F.; Csako, G.; Costello, R.; Pham, T.H.; Snyder, C.; Heijde, D. van der; Tao, X.; Wesley, R.; Lipsky, P.E.
Comparison of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F versus sulfasalazine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 151(4), 229-240
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tripterygium, Tripterygium wilfordii
124 Lee, H.-J.; Chae, Y.; Park, H.-J.; Hahm, D.-H.; An, K.; Lee, H.
Turo (Qi dance) training attenuates psychological symptoms and sympathetic activation induced by mental stress in healthy women
eCAM, 2009, 6(3), 399-405
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
125 Zhang, L.X.; Bai, Y.P.; Song, P.H.; You, L.P.; Yang, D.Q.
Effect of Chinese herbal medicine combined with acitretin capsule in treating psoriasis of blood-heat syndrome type
Chin J Integr Med, 2009, 15(2), 141-144
Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris, Traditional Chinese medicine
126 Kim, K.S.; Kim, K.N.; Hwang, K.G.; Park, C.J.
Capsicum plaster at the Hegu point reduces postoperative analgesic requirement after orthognathic surgery
Anesth Analg, 2009, 108(3), 992-996
Capsicum, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
127 Lee, H.J.; Park, H.J.; Chae, Y.; Kim, S.Y.; Kim, S.N.; Kim, S.T.; Kim, J.H.; Yin, C.S.; Lee, H.
Tai chi qigong for the quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis
A pilot randomized, waiting list controlled tial
Clin Rehabil, 2009, 23(6), 504-511
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Li, J.X.; Xu, D.Q.; Hong, Y.
Changes in muscle strength, endurance, and reaction of the lower extremities with Tai Chi intervention
J Biomech, 2009, 42(8), 967-971
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
129 Irwin, M.R.
Improving sleep quality in older adults with moderate sleep complaints
A randomized controlled trial of Tai Chi Chih
Sleep, 2008, 31(7), 1001-1008
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
130 Lin, J.; Huang, W.W.
A systematic review of treating Helicobacter pylori infection with Traditional Chinese Medicine
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(37), 4715-4719
Helicobacter pylori, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Luo, X.X.; Duan, J.G.; Liao, P.Z.; Wu, L.; Yu, Y.G.; Qiu, B.; Wang, Y.L.; Li, Y.M.; Yin, Z.Q.; Liu, X.L.; Yao, K.
Effect of qiming granule on retinal blood circulation of diabetic retinopathy
A multicenter clinical trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2009, 15(5), 384-388
Astragalus, Eye diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycium, Pueraria, qiming granule, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Retinopathia, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
132 Kong, K.H.; Wee, S.K.; Ng, C.Y.; Chua, K.; Chan, K.F.; Venketasubramanian, N.; Chen, C.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized phase II pilot study to investigate the potential efficacy of the traditional Chinese medicine Neuroaid (MLC 601) in enhancing recovery after stroke (TIERS)
Cerebrovasc Dis, 2009, 28(5), 514-521
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Silva, L.M.T.; Schalock, M.; Ayres, R.; Bunse, C.; Budden, S.
Qigong massage treatment for sensory and self-regulation problems in young children with autism
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Occup Ther, 2009, 63(4), 423-432
Autism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
134 Adams, D.; Wu, T.; Yang, X.; Tai, S.; Vohra, S.
Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs for the treatment of idiopathic chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 4(CD006348), 1-16
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
135 Wei, X.; Chen, Z.; Yang, X.; Wu, T.
Chinese herbal medicines for esophagal cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 4(CD004520), 1-33
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Esophageal cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
136 Cheng, C.W.; Bian, Z.X.; Wu, T.X.
Systematic review of Chinese herbal medicine for functional constipation
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(39), 4886-4895
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
137 Liu, J.Z.; Chen, S.G.; Zhang, B.; Wang, C.B.; Zhao, X.W.; Li, G.Y.; Wang, L.X.
Effect of haishengsu as an adjunct therapy for patients with advanced renal cell cancer
A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1127-1130
Chinese medicinal herbs, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Renal (cell) carcinoma, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tegillarca granosa, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Wang, C.; Schmid, C.H.; Hibberd, P.L.; Kalish, R.; Roubenoff, R.; Rones, R.; McAlindon, T.
Tai Chi is effective in treating knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2009, 61(11), 1545-1553
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
139 Oh, B.; Butow, P.; Mullan, B.; Clarke, S.; Beale, P.; Pavlakis, N.; Kothe, E.; Lam, L.; Rosenthal, D.
Impact of medical Qigong on quality of life, fatigue, mood and inflammation in cancer patients
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Oncol, 2010, 21(3), 608-614
Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Inflammation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
140 Ho, S.G.; Yeung, C.K.; Chan, H.H.
Methotrexate versus traditional Chinese medicine in psoriasis
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial to determine efficacy, safety and quality of life
Clin Exp Dermatol, 2010, 35(7), 717-722
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris, Traditional Chinese medicine
141 Trott zu Solz, P. von
Auswirkungen von Qigong und Nackenübungen auf die Lebensqualität von älteren Menschen mit chronischen HWS-Beschwerden
2009, 1-76 (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
142 Lin, L.W.; Fu, Y.T.; Dunning, T.; Zhang, A.L.; Ho, T.H.; Duke, M.; Lo, S.K.
Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine for the management of constipation
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1335-1346
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
143 Lauche, R.; Wübbeling, K.; Rampp, T.; Michalsen, A.; Dobos, G.; Musial, F.
Randomized controlled pilot study
Quantitative sensory testing in patients with back pain before and after Gua Sha massage
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 211-212 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gua Sha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
144 Rendant, D.; Pach, D.; Lüdtke, R.; Reißhauer, A.; Witt, C.
Qigong for chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 212 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
145 Wang, X.; Li, J.; Huang, M.; Kang, L.; Hu, M.
A study on fu-yuan pellet, a traditional chinese medicine formula for detoxification of heroin addictions
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse, 2009, 35(6), 408-411
Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Cui, X.; Trinh, K.; Wang, Y.J.
Chinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD006556), 1-27
Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
147 Lee, M.S.; Choi, T.Y.; Kim, J.I.; Choi, S.M.
Using Guasha to treat musculoskeletal pain
A systematic review of controlled clincical trial
Chin Med, 2010, 5, 5; (1-5)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gua Sha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
148 Blake, H.; Batson, M.
Exercise intervention in brain injury
A pilot randomized study of tai chi qigong
Clin Rehabil, 2009, 23(7), 589-598
Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
149 Jiang, M.; Zhao, J.; Lu, A.; Zha, Q.; He, Y.
Does gastrointestinal adverse drug reaction influence therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(2), 143-144
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Adverse effect
150 Wayne, P.M.; Buring, J.E.; Davis, R.B.; Connors, E.M.; Bonato, P.; Patritti, B.; Fischer, M.; Yeh, G.Y.; Cohen, C.J.; Carroll, D.; Kiel, D.P.
Tai Chi for osteopenic women
Design and rationale of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2010, 11, 40; (1-14)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, osteopenia
151 Song, R.; Roberts, B.L.; Lee, E.O.; Lam, P.; Bae, S.C.
A randomized study of the effects of T'ai Chi on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and fear of falling in women with osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 227-233
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
152 Cao, H.; Ren, M.; Guo, L.; Shang, H.; Zhang, J.; Song, Y.; Wang, H.; Wang, B.; Li, X.; Hu, J.; Wang, X.; Wang, D.; Chen, J.; Li, S.; Chen, L.
JinQi-Jiangtang tablet, a Chinese patent medicine, for pre-diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2010, 11(1), 27; (1-8)
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, JinQi-Jiangtang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
153 Li, S.; Lu, A.; Wang, Y.
Symptomatic comparison in efficacy on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia treated with two therapeutic approaches
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(1), 21-27
Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Chui, S.H.; Shek, S.L.; Fong, M.Y.; Szeto, Y.T.; Chan, K.
A panel study to eveluate quality of life assessments in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis after treatment with a Chinese herbal nasal drop
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(4), 609-613
Allergies, Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nasenspray, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Zhang, Y.; Liu, J.; Wang, J.; He, Q.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment of cerebral palsy in children
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(4), 375-395
Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
156 Berle, C.A.; Cobbin, D.; Smith, N.; Zaslawski, C.
A novel approach to evaluate traditional Chinese medicine treatment outcomes using pattern identification
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(4), 357-367
Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Methodology, Randomized trial, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 Fu, L.M.; Li, J.T.
A systematic review of single Chinese herbs for Alzheimer's disease treatment
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 640284; (1-8)
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 Kum, W.F.; Durairajan, S.S.; Bian, Z.X.; Man, S.C.; Lam, Y.C.; Xie, L.X.; Lu, J.H.; Wang, Y.; Huang, X.Z.; Li, M.
Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease with traditional Chinese herbal medicine
A randomized placebo-controlled pilot clinical study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 724353; (1-8)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
159 Sun, Y.; Xun, K.; Wang, Y.; Chen, X.
A systematic review of the anticancer properties of berberine, a natural product from Chinese herbs
Anticancer Drugs, 2009, 20, 757-769
Berberis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
160 Li, H.; Liu, H.T.; Zhao, W.M.; Liu, J.G.; Yao, M.J.; Han, Y.X.; Shen, Y.P.; Liu, X.D.; Liu, L.; Wang, X.M.; Cai, L.L.; Guan, J.
Traditional Chinese versus integrative treatment in elderly patients with isolated systolic hypertension
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2010, 8(5), 410-416
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Jiangya, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
161 Chen, S.; Li, Z.; Krochmal, R.; Abrazado, M.; Kim, W.; Cooper, C.B.
Effect of Cs-4 ((R)) (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(5), 585-590
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
162 Zhang, Y.; Liu, J.
Traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of cerebral palsy in children
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 4-5 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
163 Cao, H.; Liu, J.; Lewith, G.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment of fibromyalgia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 9 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Grant, S.; Chang, D.; Bensoussan, A.; Wong, V
A randomised controlled trial of a Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and insulin resistance
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 12 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
165 Law, M.; Chuh, A; Tam, W.; Lee, A.
A more personalised approach
Randomised control trial on the effectiveness of traditional-Chinese-medicine-syndrome-trailored dietary advice for patients with acne
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 19 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acne, Nutrition/diet, Skin diseases, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
166 Chen, S.; Flower, A.; Ritchie, A.; Liu, J.; Molassiotis, A.; Yu, H.; Lewith, G.
Oral Chinese herbal medicne (CHM) as an adjuvant treatment during chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
A systematic review
Lung Cancer, 2010, 68(2), 137-145
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
167 Lee, M.S.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for breast cancer patients
A systematic review
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2010, 120(2), 309-316
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
168 Ni, G.X.; Song, L.; Yu, B.; Huang, C.H.; Lin, J.H.
Tai chi improves physical function in older Chinese women with knee osteoarthritis
J Clin Rheumatol, 2010, 16, 64-67
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
169 Chen, S.; Chen, S.; Flower, A.; Ritchie, A.; Liu, J.; Molassiotis, A.; He, Y.; Lewith, G.
Oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) as an adjuvant treatment during chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
A systematic review
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 46 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
170 Flower, A.; Lewith, G.; Little, P.
A feasibility study exploring the role of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of endometriosis
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 50 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Wang, C.; Schmid, C.H.; Rones, R.; Kalish, R.; Yinh, J.; Goldenberg, D.L.; Lee, Y.; McAlindon, T.
A randomized trial of Tai Chi for fibromyalgia
New Engl J Med, 2010, 363(8), 743-754
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
172 Jia, G.; Meng, M.B.; Huang, Z.W.; Qing, X.; Lei, W.; Yang, X.N.; Liu, S.S.; Diao, J.C.; Hu, S.Y.; Lin, B.H.; Zhang, R.M.
Treatment of functional constipation with the Yun-chang capsule
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation trial
J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2010, 25(3), 487-493
Aloe, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, posology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation, Panax, Panax ginseng
173 Biesinger, E.; Kipman, U.; Schätz, S.; Langguth, B.
Qigong for the treatment of tinnitus
A prospective randomized controlled study
J Psychosom Res, 2010, 69(3), 299-304
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
174 Min, Z.H.; Zhou, Y.; Zhang, H.M.
Effect of treatment based on syndrome differentiation by Chinese medicine on post-traumatic elbow arthritis
Chin J Integr Med, 2010, 16(3), 264-269
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
175 Tian, J.-H.; Liu, L.-S.; Shi, Z.-M.; Zhou, Z.-Y.
A randomized controlled pilot trial of 'Feiji recipe' on quality of life on non-small cell lung cancer patients
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(1), 15-25
Asparagus, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Astragalus, Astragalus mongholicus, Feiji, Glehnia, Chinese medicinal herbs, Houttuynia cordata, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liriope, Liriope spicata, Lung cancer, Paris, Paris polyphylla, Poria, Poria cocos, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Selaginella doederleinii, Traditional Chinese medicine
176 Gan, T.; Liu, Y.D.; Wang, Y.; Yang, J.
Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs for stopping bleeding from haemorrhoids
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 10(CD006791), 1-30
Hemorrhoids, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
177 Zhang, J.; Li, T.; Zhou, L.; Tang, L.; Xu, L.; Wu, T.; Lim, D.C.
Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 9(CD007535), 1-44
Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
178 Lee, H.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Chen, C.C.; Cho, D.Y.; Cheng, K.F.; Lin, P.H.
A pilot study in acute subarachnoid haemorrhagic patients after aneurysm clipping with complementary therapies of Chinese medicine
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(5), 191-198
Aneurysm, Brain, Haemorrhage, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Tong, Z.; Yang, B.; Chen, B.; Zhao, M.
A multi-center, randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical study on the efficacy of composite sophora colon-soluble capsules in treating ulcerative colitis
Chin J Integr Med, 2010, 16(6), 486-492
Bletilla, Ulcerative colitis, Glycyrrhiza, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, great burnet, Sophora, Sophora flavescens, Strobilanthes formosanus, Traditional Chinese medicine
180 Zeng, X.; Yuan, Y.; Wu, T.; Yan, L.; Su, H.
Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD005450), 1-53
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
181 Zhang, H.T.; Jia, Z.H.; Zhang, J.; Yi, Z.K.; Yang, W.X.; Tian, Y.Q.; Jia, X.; Li, W.; Wu, Y.L.; Yang, Y.J.
No-reflow protection and long-term efficacy for acute myocardial infarction with Tongxinluo
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trial (ENLEAT Trial)
Chin Med J, 2010, 123(20), 2858-2864
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
182 Cheng, C.W.; Bian, Z.X.; Zhu, L.X.; Wu, J.C.; Sung, J.J.
Efficacy of a Chinese herbal proprietary medicine (hemp seed pill) for functional constipation
Am J Gastroenterol, 2011, 106, 120-129
Armeniaca amara, Aurantium immaturus, Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheum, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
183 Yeh, G.Y.; Roberts, D.H.; Wayne, P.M.; Davis, R.B.; Quilty, M.T.; Phillips, R.S.
Tai chi exercise for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A pilot study
Respir Care, 2010, 55(11), 1475-1482
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
184 Skoglund, L.; Josephson, M.; Wahlstedt, K.; Lampa, E.; Norbäck, D.
Qigong training and effects on stress, neck-shoulder pain and life quality in a computerised office environment
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 54-57
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
185 Zhong, Y.; Mao, B.; Wang, G.; Fan, T.; Liu, X.; Diao, X.; Fu, J.
Tanreqing injection combined with conventional Western medicine for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1309-1319
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Systematic review, Tanreqing, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Lam, L.C.; Chau, R.C.; Wong, B.M.; Fung, A.W.; Lui, V.W.; Tam, C.C.; Leung, G.T.; Kwok, T.C.; Chiu, H.F.; Ng, S.; Chan, W.M.
Interim follow-up of a randomized controlled trial comparing Chinese style mind body (Tai Chi) and stretching exercises on cognitive function in subjects at risk of progressive cognitive decline
Int J Geriatr Psych, 2011, 26(7), 733-740
Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
187 Chen, J.; Lv, Q.; Yu, M.; Zhang, X.; Gou, J.
Randomized clinical trial of Chinese herbal medications to reduce wound complications after mastectomy for breast carcinoma
Brit J Surg, 2010, 97(12), 1798-1804
Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine, Wound healing
188 Zhang, M.J.; Weng, J.F.; Shi, Y.L.; Cheng, W.J.; Ruan, X.J.; Zhang, Q.Y.
Effect of Aike mixture on the inflammatory infiltration in patients with chronic prostatitis type III A
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(1), 26-30
Aike, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Shi, X.; Tian, L.; Zhu, X.D.; Wang, H.M.; Qin, H.
Effect of Chinese drugs combining with chemotherapy on quality of life in 146 children with solid tumor
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(1), 31-34
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Braun, M.; Schwickert, M.; Nielsen, A.; Brunnhuber, S.; Dobos, G.; Musial, F.; Lüdtke, R.; Michalsen, A.
Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese "Gua Sha" Therapy in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2011, 12(3), 362-369
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gua Sha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 Hartman, C.A.; Manos, T.M.; Winter, C.; Hartman, D.M.; Li, B.; Smith, J.C.
Effects of tai chi training on function and quality of life indicators in older adults with osteoarthritis
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2000, 48, 1553-1559
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
192 Song, R.; Lee, R.O.; Lam, P.; Bae, S.C.
Effects of tai chi exercise on pain, balance, muscle strength, and perceived difficulties in physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial
J Rheumatol, 2003, 30(9), 2039-2044
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
193 Fransen, M.; Nairn, L.; Winstanley, J.; Lam, P.; Edmonds, J.
Physical activity for osteoarthritis management
A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydroptherapy or tai chi classes
Arthritis Rheum, 2007, 57(3), 407-414
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Low, S.; Ang, L.W.; Goh, K.S.; Chew, S.K.
A systematic review of the effectiveness of tai chi on fall reduction among the elderly
Arch Gerontol Geriatr, 2009, 48(3), 325-331
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
195 Wang, C.
Tai chi improves pain and functional status in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Results of a pilot single-blinded randomized controlled trial
Med Sport Sci, 2008, 52, 218-229
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
196 Han, A.; Robinson, V.; Judd, M.; Welch, V.; Wu, T.; Tugwell, P.; Wells, G.A.
Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3(CD004849), 1-24
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
197 Woo, J.; Hong, A.; Lau, E.; Lynn, H.
A randomised controlled trial of tai chi and resistance exercise on bone health, muscle strength and balance in community-living elderly people
Age Ageing, 2007, 36(3), 262-268
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Osteoporosis, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Shen, C.L.; Williams, J.S.; Chyu, M.C.; Paige, R.L.; Stephens, A.L.; Chauncey, K.B.; Prabhu, F.R.; Ferris, L.T.; Yeh, J.K.
Comparison of the effects of tai chi and resistance training on bone metabolism in the elderly
A feasibility study
Am J Chin Med, 2007, 35(3), 369-381
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
199 Irwin, M.R.; Pike, J.L.; Cole, J.C.; Oxman, M.N.
Effects of a behavioral intervention, Tai Chi Chih, on varicella-zoster virus specific immunity and health functioning in older adults
Psychosomatic Med, 2003, 65(5), 824-830
Geriatrics, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
200 Irwin, M.R.; Olmstead, R.; Oxman, M.N.
Augmenting immune responses to varicella zoster virus in older adults
A randomized, controlled trial of tai chi
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2007, 55(4), 511-517
Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine