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201 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
202 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
203 Okubo, K.; Saito, K.; Fukuda, H.; Watanabe, K.; Ogawa, K.; Shiotani, A.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment of laryngeal papillomatosis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(4), 427-433
Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Larynx, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
204 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
205 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
206 Hung, J.W.; Liou, C.W.; Wang, P.W.; Yeh, S.H.; Lin, L.W.; Lo, S.K.; Tsai, F.M.
Effect of 12-week tai chi chuan exercise on peripheral nerve modulation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(11), 924-929
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Peripheral nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
207 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
208 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
209 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
210 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
211 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
212 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
213 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
214 Yen, B.
A study of the relationship between the use of the integrative medicine and the outcome of diabetic care in patients admitted to diabetes mellitus quality improvement program
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 68 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
215 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.
Tai chi/yoga effects on anxiety, heartrate, EEG and math computations
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 235-238
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
216 Chen, K.W.; Comerford, A.; Shinnick, P.; Ziedonis, D.M.
Introducing qigong meditation into residential addiction treatment
A pilot study where gender makes a difference
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 875-882
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
217 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
218 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
219 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
220 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
221 Jiang, W.; Wang, X.; Xu, X.; Kong, L.
Effect of Schisandra sphenanthera extract on the concentration of tacrolimus in the blood of liver transplant patients
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2010, 48(3), 224-229
Observational trial, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Traditional Chinese medicine
222 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
223 Lin, S. C.; Chen, M.F.
Increased yin-deficient symptoms and aggravated autonomic nervous system function in patients with metastatic cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(10), 1059-1063
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
224 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
225 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
226 Lu, C.; Luo, Y.; Zhou, H.; Qin, X.; Chen, B.; Tang, X.; Deng, H.; Liang, Z.; Ou, A.
A preliminary study on the medical expenditure of Chinese medicine and integrative medicine treatment for influenza a (H1N1) in the fever clinics
Chin J Integr Med, 2010, 16(6), 493-497
Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Economy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
227 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
228 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
229 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
230 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
231 Man, D.W.; Tsang, W.W.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Do Older T'ai Chi Practitioners Have Better Attention and Memory Function?
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1259-1264
Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
232 Guo, H.; Liu, J.X.; Xu, L.; Madebo, T.; Baak, J.P.
Traditional Chinese medicine herbal treatment may have a relevant impact on the prognosis of patients with stage IV adenocarcinoma of the lung treated with platinum-based chemotherapy or combined targeted therapy and chemotherapy
Integr Cancer Ther, 2011, 10(2), 127-137
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
233 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
234 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
235 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
236 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
237 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
238 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
239 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
240 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
241 Tsang, W.W.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Effects of tai chi on joint proprioception and stability limits in elderly subjects
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2003, 35(12), 1962-1971
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
242 Xu, D.; Hong, Y.; Li, J.; Chan, K.
Effect of tai chi exercise on proprioception of ankle and knee joints in old people
Brit J Sports Med, 2004, 38(1), 50-54
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
243 Xu, D.Q.; Li, J.X.; Hong, Y.
Effect of regular tai chi and jogging exercise on neuromuscular reaction in older people
Age Ageing, 2005, 34, 439-444
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
244 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
245 Uhlig, T.; Larsson, C.; Hjorth, A.G.; Odegard, S.; Kvien, T.K.
No improvement in a pilot study of tai chi exercise in rheumatoid arthritis
Ann Rheum Dis, 2005, 64(3), 507-509
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
246 Lai, J.S.; Wong, M.K.; Lan, C.; Chong, C.K.; Lien, I.N.
Cardiorespiratory responses of Tai Chi Chuan practitioners and sedentary subjects during cycle ergometry
J Formos Med Assoc, 1993, 92(10), 894-899
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
247 Lai, J.S.; Lan, C.; Wong, M.K.; Teng, S.H.
Two-year trends in cardiorespiratory function among older Tai Chi Chuan practitioners and sedentary subjects
J Am Geriatr Soc, 1995, 43, 1222-1227
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
248 Lan, C.; Lai, J.S.; Wong, M.K.; Yu, M.L.
Cardiorespiratory function, flexibility, and body composition among geriatric Tai Chi Chuan practitioners
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1996, 77(6), 612-616
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
249 Lan, C.; Lai, J.S.; Wong, M.K.
12-month tai chi training in the elderly
Its effect on health fitness
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1998, 30(3), 345-351
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
250 Lan, C.; Chen, S.Y.; Lai, J.S.; Wong, M.K.
The effect of tai chi on cardiorespiratory function in patients with coronary artery bypass surgery
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1999, 31(5), 634-638
Surgery, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
251 Zhuo, D.; Shephard, R.J.; Plyley, M.J.; Davis, G.M.
Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during Tai Chi Chuan exercise
Can J Appl Sport Sci, 1984, 9, 7-10
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
252 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
253 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
254 Yeh, G.Y.; Mietus, J.E.; Peng, C.K.; Phillips, R.S.; Davis, R.B.; Wayne, P.M.; Goldberger, A.L.; Thomas, R.J.
Enhancement of sleep stability with tai chi exercise in chronic heart failure
Perliminary findings using an ECG-based spectrogram method
Sleep Med, 2008, 9(5), 527-536
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
255 Qin, L.; Au, S.; Choy, W.; Leung, P.; Neff, M.; Lee, K.; Lau, M.; Woo, J.; Chan, K.
Regular Tai Chi Chuan exercise may retard bone loss in postmenopausal women
A case-control study
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2002, 83(10), 1355-1359
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Osteoporosis, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
256 Qin, L.; Choy, W.; Leung, K.; Leung, P.C.; Au, S.; Hung, W.; Dambacher, M.; Chan, K.
Beneficial effects of regular tai chi exercise on musculoskeletal system
J Bone Miner Metab, 2005, 23(2), 186-190
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Osteoporosis, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
257 Taggart, H.M.; Arslanian, C.L.; Bae, S.; Singh, K.
Effects of t'ai chi exercise on fibromyalgia symptoms and health-related quality of life
Orthop Nurs, 2003, 22(5), 353-360
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
258 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
259 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
260 Hon, K.L.; Lo, W.; Chenk, W.K.; Leung, T.F.; Chow, C.M.; Lau, C.B.; Fok, T.F.; Ng, P.C.; Leung, P.C.
Prospective self-controlled trial of the efficacy and tolerability of a herbal syrup for young children with eczema
J Dermatolog Treat, 2012, 23(2), 116-121
Atractylodes, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, honeysuckle, Mentha, Neurodermitis, Pediatrics, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phellodendron, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
261 Meng, M.B.; Wen, Q.L.; Cui, Y.L.; She, B.; Zhang, R.M.
Meta-analysis
Traditional Chinese Medicine for improving immune response in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization
Explore, 2011, 7(1), 37-43
Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
262 Lee, L.Y.K.; Lee, D.T.F.; Woo, J.
The psychosocial effect of tai chi on nursing home residents
J Clin Nurs, 2010, 19(7-8), 927-938
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
263 Chan, K.K.; Yao, T.J.; Jones, B.; Zhao, J.F.; Ma, F.K.; Leung, C.Y.; Lau, S.K.; Yip, M.W.; Ngan, H.Y.
The use of Chinese herbal medicine to improve quality of life in women undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial with immunological monitoring
Ann Oncol, 2011, 22(10), 2241-2249
Ovarian cancer, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
264 Lin, Y.; Dong, X.; Chen, Z.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, S.
Observation of T cell receptor Vbeta gene usage in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic hepatitis B after being treated by Hejie decoction
Spatula DD, 2011, 1(1), 17-22
Observational trial, Bupleurum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Glycyrrhiza, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hejie, Hepatitis, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Morinda, Morinda officinalis, Phytomedicine, Pinellia Tuber, Polygonum, Polygonum cuspidatum, Scutellaria, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zizyphus, Zizyphus jujuba
265 Chan, A.W.; Lee, A.; Suen, L.K.; Tam, W.W.
Tai chi Qigong improves lung functions and activity tolerance in COPD clients
A single blind, randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(1), 3-11
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
266 Dong, H.Y.; Wang, W.
Clinical observations on curative effect of TCM massage on dyssomnia of infants
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(4), 299-301
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
267 Lavretsky, H.; Alstein, L.L.; Olmstead, R.E.; Ercoli, L.M.; Riparetti-Brown, M.; Cyr, N.S.; Irwin, M.R.
Complementary use of Thai Chi Chih augments escitalopram treatment of geriatric depression
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2011, 19(10), 839-850
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
268 Zou, J.G.; Zhang, J.; Jia, Z.H.; Cao, K.J.
Evaluation of the traditional Chinese medicine Shensongyangxin capsule on treating premature ventricular contractions
A randomized, double-blind, controlled multicenter trial
Chin Med J, 2011, 124(1), 76-83
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shensongyangxin, Traditional Chinese medicine
269 Reid-Arndt, S.; Matsuda, S.; Cox, C.R.
Tai chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional, and physical functioning following cancer treatment
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(1), 26-30
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
270 Wan, M.H.; Li, J.; Gong, H.L.; Xue, P.; Zhu, L.; Chen, G.Y.; Xia, Q.; Tang, W.F.
Clinical observation on the effect of dexamethasone and chinese herbal decoction for purgation in severe acute pancreatitis patients
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(2), 141-145
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
271 Wang, W.; Yu, J.N.; Tao, X.J.
Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated with femoral head ischemic necrosis treated by Chinese medicine therapy for activating blood and dredging collaterals method
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(2), 105-110
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lupus erythematodes, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
272 Yang, Q.Y.; Sun, H.R.
Clinical effect of Astragalus granule of different dosages on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(2), 146-149
Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
273 Li, J.J.; Li, Z.W.; Wang, S.Z.; Qi, F.H.; Zhao, L.; Lv, H.; Li, A.Y.
Ningdong granule
A complementary and alternative therapy in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Psychopharmacol, 2011, 216(4), 501-509
ADHD, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ningdong, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
274 Carbonell-Baeza, A.; Romero, A.; Aparicio, V.A.; Tercedor, P.; Delgado-Fernandez, M.; Ruiz, J.R.
T'ai-Chi intervention in men with fibromyalgia
A multiple-patient case report
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(3), 187-189
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
275 Lelard, T.; Doutrellot, D.L.; David, P.; Ahmaidi, S.
Effects of a 12-week Tai Chi Chuan program versus a balance-training program on postural control and walking ability in older people
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 91(1), 9-14
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
276 Wu, G.; Keyes, L.; Callas, P.; Ren, X.; Bookchin, B.
Comparison of telecommunication, community, and home-based tai chi exercise programs on compliance and effectiveness in elders at risk for falls
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 91(6), 849-856
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
277 Chang, R.Y.; Koo, M.; Kan, C.B.; Yu, Z.R.; Chu, I.T.; Hsu, C.T.; Chen, C.Y.
Effects of tai chi rehabilitation on heart rate responses in patients with coronary artery disease
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(3), 461-472
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
278 Chan, A.W.K.; Lee, A.; Suen, L.K.P.; Tam, W.S.
Effectiveness of a Tai chi Qigong program in promoting health-related quality of life and perceived social support in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clients
Quality Life Res, 2010, 19(5), 653-664
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
279 Sun, G.C.; Lovejoy, J.C.; Putiri, A.L.; Gillham, S.; Sasagawa, M.; Bradley, R.
Qigong as a complementary therapy to reduce stress and improve glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Int J Behav Med, 2010, 17(Suppl. 1), S272-S273 (Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
280 Xue, Y.L.; Niu, A.J.
Effect of tai chi exercise on intestine microbiology count in practitioners
J Med Plants Res, 2010, 4(15), 1609-1611
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
281 Schopper, M.; Langer, T.; Wiedemann, J.; Irnich, C.; Gaida, K.; Karoll, A.; Wallach, G.; Simang, M.; Bäumler, P.; Weber, E.; Harreus, G.; Kunze-Kronawitter, H.; Häring, M.; Jopen-Wolf, B.; Fischer, M.; Winkelmann, A.; Irnich, D.
Munich outpatient program in complementary and alternative medicine for chronic back pain (MOCAM-back pain)
10 years experience from MOCAM has now led to a new project (Integrierte Versorgung) for lower back pain patients supported by a major health insurer (Siemens Betribskrankenkasse)
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 193-194 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Health insurance, Lifestyle modification, Low back pain, Mind-body medicine, Economy, Phytomedicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
282 Patki, P.; Tandon, M.
Evaluation of safety and efficacy of herbal extract HD03-ES in HBeAg negative chronic hepatitis B
An open clinical study
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 211 (Abstract, Symposiumsbeitrag)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
283 Liao, Y.N.; Liu, C.S.; Tsai, T.R.; Hung, Y.C.; Chang, S.J.; Lin, H.L.; Chen, Y.C.; Lai, H.M.; Yu, S.F.; Chen, C.J.
Preliminary study of traditional Chinese medicine formula in systemic lupus erythematosus patients to taper steroid dose and prevent disease flare-up
Kaohsiung J Med Sci, 2011, 27(7), 251-257
Dan-Chi-Liu-Wei, Skin diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lupus erythematodes, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
284 Yeh, G.Y.; McCarthy, E.P.; Wayne, P.M.; Stevenson, L.W.; Wood, M.J.; Forman, D.; Davis, R.B.; Phillips, R.S.
Tai Chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Intern Med, 2011, 171(8), 750-757
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
285 Li, F.I.; Deng, H.; Wang, H.; Xu, R.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Li, X.; Fan, B.; Li, B.
Effects of external application of Chinese medicine on diabetic ulcers and the expressions of beta-catenin, c-myc and K6
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 261-266
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
286 Su, W.; Xu, Z.; Wang, Z.; Xu, J.
Objectified study on tongue images of patients with lung cancer of different syndromes
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 272-276
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zungendiagnostik
287 Shen, C.L.; Chyu, M.C.; Pence, B.C.; Yeh, J.K.; Zhang, Y.; Felton, C.K.; Doctolero, S.; Wang, J.S.
Green tea polyphenpols supplementation and Tai Chi exercise for postmenopausal osteopenic women
Safety and quality of life report
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 76; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Taiji, Tea, Traditional Chinese medicine, osteopenia
288 Kim, J.; Hwang, E.; Chung, S.; Cho, H.
Effects of brief Qigong based Meditation Program (BQMP) on perceived stress, anxiety, SCL-90-R and quality of life
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 91 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
289 Zhao, Y.; Xie, Y.
The correlation between the change of immunotoxicology indexes of serum and the occurrence of anaphylaxis in patients induced by Qingkailing injection
A prospective nested case-control study
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 101-102 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese medicine
290 Xie, Y.; Tian, F.; Zhou, X.; Liu, H.
Variable selection using the optimal ROC curve
An application to a traditional Chinese medicine study on osteoporosis disease
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 102 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Economy, Osteoporosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
291 He, L.; Chen, X.; Zhou, M.; Zhang, D.; Yang, J.; Yang, M.; Zhou, D.
Radix/Rhizoma Notoginseng extract (Sanchitongtshu) for ischemic stroke
A randomized controlled study
Phytomed, 2011, 18(6), 437-442
Acidum, Acidum acetylosalicylicum, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax notoginseng
292 Hung, C.C.; Fu, P.K.; Wang, H.Y.; Chan, C.H.; Lan, T.H.
Treatment effects of traditional Chinese medicines Suoquan Pill and Wuling Powder on clozapine-induced hypersalivation in patients with schizophrenia
Study protocol of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2011, 9(5), 495-502
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia, Traditional Chinese medicine
293 Zhang, C.; Zha, Q.L.; He, Y.T.; Jiang, M.; Lü, C.; Lü, A.
The extraarticular symptoms influence ACR response in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with biomedicine
A single-blind, randomized, controlled, multicenter trial in 194 patients
J Trad Chin Med, 2011, 31(1), 50-55
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
294 Li, B.; Li, Z.; Tang, X.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, Y.; Bian Wang, L.; Wang, F.
A randomized, controlled, double-blinded and double-dummy trial of the effect of Tongjiang Granule on the nonerosive reflux disease of and Gan-Wei incoordination syndrome
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(5), 339-345
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Heartburn, Traditional Chinese medicine
295 Li, S.; Zhao, J.; Liu, J.; Xiang, F.; Lu, D.; Liu, B.; Xu, J.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, Q.; Li, X.; Yu, R.; Chen, M.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Chen, B.
Prospective randomized controlled study of a Chinese herbal medicine compound Tangzu Yuyang Ointment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
A preliminary report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(2), 543-550
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tangzu Yuyang, Traditional Chinese medicine
296 Zhong, G.W.; Chen, M.J.; luo, Y.H.; Xiang, L.L.; Xie, Q.Y.;
Effect of chinese herbal medicine for calming Gan and suppressing hyperactive yang on arterial elasticity function and circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(6), 414-420
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
297 Zhang, C.; Jiang, M.; Lu, A.
A traditional Chinese medicine versus Western combination therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Two-stage study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12(1), 137; (1-8)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
298 Shi, Z.F.; Zhou, Q.Q.; Xiang, L.; Ma, S.D.; Yan, C.J.; Luo, H.
Three preparations of compound Chinese herbal medicines for de-adaptation to high altitude
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2011, 9(4), 395-401
Chinese medicinal herbs, Mountain sickness, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Sankang, Shenqi fuzheng, Traditional Chinese medicine
299 Wang, L.; Zhang, R.M.; Liu, G.Y.; Wei, B.L.; Wang, Y.; Cai, H.Y.; Li, F.S.; Xu, Y.L.; Zheng, S.P.; Wang, G.
Chinese herbs in treatment of influenza
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Respir Med, 2010, 104(9), e1362-e1369
Antiwei, Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
300 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Brown, W.J.
A preliminary study of the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome, glycaemic control, health-related quality of life, and psychological health in adults with elevated blood glucose
Brit J Sports Med, 2010, 44(10), 704-709
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine