OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Medicine is 9. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A pilot study of the acceptability, feasibility and safety of yoga for chronic pain in sickle cell disease	91
Letter to Editor on "A randomized, controlled, blinded, parallel-group, clinical trial to study the role of Ayurcov (AyurCoro3), a one-day regimen as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 disease managemen	75
Food as medicine: Health professionals promoting victory gardens in light of climate crisis	70
Evidence mapping and quality assessment of systematic reviews on exercise intervention for Alzheimer’s disease	51
Pilot study of telehealth delivery of horticultural therapy (TeleHT) as an acceptable intervention and in reducing suicide risk factors in veterans	48
Systematic review and meta-analyses on the effects of whole-body vibration on bone health	45
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	40
Editorial Special issue “sleep”	38
Changing roles of the corresponding author – Consequences for the accessibility of medical information	36
Effects of Mawangdui exercise intervention on the pulmonary function, physical fitness and quality of life in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomised controlled trial	35
Effect of Baduanjin exercise on the cognitive function of middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	34
Dietary protein intake and prostate cancer risk in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies	32
A cross-sectional survey of self-medication with Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment and prevention of COVID-19	32
Phytotherapy in paediatric skin disorders – A systematic literature review	31
The efficacy of high- and low-dose curcumin in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	31
Curcumin as adjuvant treatment in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	30
Efficacy of melatonin as adjunctive therapy for sepsis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	30
Letter to the Editor in response to the August 6, 2022, Editorial by Kathi J Kemper - Food as medicine: Health professionals promoting victory gardens in light of climate crisis	29
Clinical evidence for acupuncture for adult asthma: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised sham/placebo-controlled trials	28
A comparison of two Tai Chi interventions tailored for different health outcomes	28
Bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) for patients with solid tumors with no treatment options: A pilot clinical study	27
Psychosocial stress, sleep quality and interest in mind-body integrative health sleep intervention among urban adolescents in the school-based health setting	27
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in Homeopathy: Recommendations for summarising evidence from homeopathic intervention studies (Sum-HomIS recommendations)	27
Effects of Press Needling combined with general anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection for lung cancer: A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial	27
Virtual reality intervention as a support method during wound care and rehabilitation after burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis	26

Effects of acupoint application therapy combined with chinese herbal medicine on perimenopausal syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails	26
Adherence of head and neck cancer patients to laser photobiomodulation in a public health service: Pilot study	26
Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis	25
A dietary intervention for postmenopausal hot flashes: A potential role of gut microbiome. An exploratory analysis	25
Treatment of infant colic with craniosacral therapy. A randomized controlled trial	25
A naturopathic treatment approach for mild and moderate COVID-19: A retrospective chart review	25
Academic-industry partnership advancing cannabis science: A Complementary Care Practice-Based Research Network	24
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation to prevent dizziness after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: A randomized controlled trial	24
Comparative efficacy of seven Chinese patent medicines for early diabetic kidney disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis	24
TikTok browsing for anxiety relief in the preoperative period: A randomized clinical trial	23
The effect of cinnamon supplementation on liver enzymes in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	23
Acupuncture improves neurological function and anti-inflammatory effect in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial	23
The effect of music therapy on anxiety and pain in patients undergoing prostate biopsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Editorial: Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency	22
Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for gastric ulcer: A modified Delphi consensus study	21
Pediatric Tuina for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	21
Yoga in women with abdominal obesity – Do lifestyle factors mediate the effect? Secondary analysis of a RCT	21
Teens’ perspectives on yoga as a treatment for stress and depression	21
Folate as adjunct therapy to SSRI/SNRI for major depressive disorder: Systematic review & meta-analysis	21
A systematic review of the effect of lavender on cancer complications	20
Research on effectiveness and safety of herbal compounds and dietary supplements	19
Effect of shenmai injection on anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine use by cancer patients in a regional hospital in North Queensland, Australia	19
Reporting quality of acupuncture overviews: A methodological investigation based on the PRIOR statement	18
Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge towards Medical Cannabis of Greek undergraduate and postgraduate university nursing students	18
Rest is essential for effective therapies, and so it is for preparing a manuscript	18
Assessment of anti-inflammatory efficacy of acupuncture in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
A qualitative investigation into the perceived therapeutic benefits and barriers of a surf therapy intervention for youth mental health	18
Acupuncture-related therapy for cancer-related insomnia: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis	18
Vitamin D deficiency is Associated with Increased Risk of Delirium and Mortality among Critically Ill, Elderly Covid-19 Patients	18
Effects of music intervention on sleep quality of older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
The efficacy of acupuncture for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses	17
Effects of chromium supplementation on blood pressure, body mass index, liver function enzymes and malondialdehyde in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis	17
Acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) for pediatric anorexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Music therapy in hemodialysis patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Effects of health qigong on sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
Trends and characteristics of Tai Chi and Qi Gong use among U.S. adults: Results from the 2007–2017 National Health Interview Survey	16
Acupuncture and moxibustion for endometriosis: A systematic review and analysis	15
Aromatherapy blend of thyme, orange, clove bud, and frankincense boosts energy levels in post-COVID-19 female patients: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial	15
The effects of jujube (Ziziphus jujube) on metabolic and mental health outcomes in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial	15
Association of autonomic function and brain activity with personality traits by paced breathing and su-soku practice: A three-way crossover study	15
Expert consensus-based clinical recommendation for an integrative anthroposophic treatment of acute bronchitis in children: A Delphi survey	15
The effect of prenatal music therapy on fetal and neonatal status: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Patient–doctor interactions around alternative and complementary medicine in the context of oncology care in a Latin American country	14
Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia: Bayesian meta-analysis	14
Heart rate variability biofeedback in chronic disease management: A systematic review	14
Effect of music intervention on dental anxiety and fear: A bibliometric analysis of RCTs from 2004 to 2024	14
Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial	14
A feasibility study on indoor therapeutic horticulture to alleviate sleep and anxiety problems: The impact of plants and activity choice on its therapeutic effect	13

The effect of GB21 acupressure on pain intensity in the first stage of labor in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial	13
Cannabis use among patients with cutaneous lymphoma: A cross-sectional survey	13
A systematic review and meta-analysis of almond effect on C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in adults	13
Evidence-based traditional medicine for transforming global health and well-being	13
Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults	13
Anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol in patients with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Oral probiotic supplementation to alleviate diarrhea induced by fluoropyrimidines or irinotecan-based chemotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Effect of a polyphenol-rich dietary supplement containing Pinus massoniana bark extract on blood pressure in healthy adults: A parallel, randomized placebo-controlled trial	12
Self-stretching exercises with kinesio taping for management of chronic nonspecific neck pain in taxi drivers: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial	12
Response to Letter to Editor on “Tuina versus physiotherapy or a combination of both for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial”	12
Toward medical cannabis education in Israel	11
A pilot observational study of recreational trail riding for Veterans with addictive disorders	11
The effect of pelvic floor muscle training and perineal massage in late pregnancy on postpartum pelvic floor function in nulliparas: A randomised controlled clinical trial	11
Baduanjin exercise for patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Letter to the Editor on “Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis”	11
A replication study of a psychotherapy incorporating horses resiliency intervention for healthcare workers	11
Development and validation of Yoga Module for Anger Management in adolescents	11
Retention, adherence, and acceptability testing of a digital health intervention in a 3-group randomized controlled trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain	11
The beneficial effect of tart cherry on plasma levels of inflammatory mediators (not recovery after exercise): A systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials	10
Pediatrics massage evidence map	10
Relieving psychological stress and improving sleep quality by bergamot essential oil use before bedtime and upon awakening: A randomized crossover trial	10
Approach to patient with cough by American and Chinese respiratory specialist	10
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	10
Integrative medicine use in patients with cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma: A cross-sectional survey study	10
Complementary medicine use in US adults with hypertension: A nationally representative survey	10
Effects of dried okra extract on lipid profile, renal function and some RAGE-related inflammatory genes expression in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized controlled trial	10
Current status of neuroimaging research on the effects of acupuncture: a bibliometric and visual analyses	10
Corrigendum to “Reasons for complementary therapy use by cancer patients, information sources and communication with health professionals” [Complement Ther Med 44 (2019) 157–161]	10
Acupuncture for the treatment of childhood anorexia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Slow breathing for reducing stress: The effect of extending exhale	10
The effect of virtual reality training on the daily participation of patients: A meta-analysis	10
An integrative medicine review of primary prevention of allergy in pediatrics	10
Exploring the Bob Ross effect: A psychophysiological investigation	9
Is foot reflexology effective in reducing colic symptoms in infants: A randomized placebo-controlled trial	9
Efficacy of probiotic supplements on Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Administration of dietary antioxidants for patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials	9
Thanks to the 2022 CTIM Peer Reviewers for Another Outstanding Year	9
The effectiveness of high-dose intravenous vitamin C for patients with coronavirus disease 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Electromyography-biofeedback for chronic low back pain: A qualitative cohort study	9
Special issue: Pediatric pain and sickle cell disease	9
Medical cannabis attitudes, beliefs and knowledge among Greek-Cypriot University nursing students	9
Traditional chinese medicine injections with activating blood circulation, equivalent effect of anticoagulation or antiplatelet, for acute myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Effects of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Patients Receiving Integrative Medicine Effectiveness Registry (PRIMIER) of the BraveNet practice-based research network: Outcomes of the PRIMIER cohort	9
Effects of almond intake on oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials	9
The model of care at a leading medical cannabis clinic in Canada	9