OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis	44
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis	39
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey	32
Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness	32
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	31
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial	30
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis	29
Efficacy of Chinese patent medicine for primary osteoporosis: A network meta-analysis	29
Effect of Healing Meditation on stress and eating behavior in overweight and obese women: A randomized clinical trial	29
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial	28
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children	28
Home-based exercise training influences gut bacterial levels in multiple sclerosis	27
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials	27
Efficacy and safety of olive leaf extract (Olea europaea L.) for glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (ESOLED): A pilot randomised controlled trial	26
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis	25
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial	25
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome	24
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants	21
Self-Care for Family Carers: Can the Alexander Technique help?	20
Anti-inflammatory-antioxidant modifications and synbiotics improved health-related conditions in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial	20
The effects of mindfulness stress reduction program on postmenopausal women's menopausal complaints and their life quality	20
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery	20
Can binaural beats facilitate autonomic recovery following exposure to an acute stressor?	19
The effects of auricular acupressure on the sleep of the elderly using polysomnography, actigraphy and blood test: Randomized, single-blind, sham control	19
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial	18

The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Guilu Erxian Jiao in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder	18
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial	18
Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing	18
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain	18
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals	18
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings	17
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis	17
Editorial Board	17
Can the sleep quality of patients with chronic neck pain be improved by muscle energy techniques combined with Swedish massage?	17
Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial	16
Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shoulder pain in computer users	16
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials	16
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review	16
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths	16
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series	16
Effects of Curcuma as an adjunct therapy on periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online expressive writing intervention for COVID-19 resilience	15
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis	15
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial	15
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Biofeedback therapeutic effects on blood pressure levels in hypertensive individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	15
Efficacy of Plantago major seed in management of ulcerative colitis symptoms: A randomized, placebo controlled, clinical trial	15
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review	15
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review	14
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults	14
Yoga as a treatment for vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey	14
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain	14
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial	14
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis	14
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review	13
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure	13
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care	13
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression： A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?	13
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series	13
Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades	13
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives	13
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review	12
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial	12
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis	12
The effectiveness and safety of Jihwang-eumja (Dihuang Yizi) compared to Western medications in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version	12

Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department	12
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial	12
Editorial Board	12
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis	12
Editorial Board	12
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain	11
A constructivist grounded theory exploration of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professional students	11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK	11
Corrigendum to “Effect of expressıve touchıng on labour paın and maternal satısfactıon: A randomized controlled trial” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 34(2019), 268–274]	11
Critical evaluation of reporting quality of network meta-analyses assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture	11
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	11
Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey	11
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance	11
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression	11
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report	11
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression	11
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty	11
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey	11
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning	11
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing	11
Editorial Board	11
The guidelines and policies that influence the conduct of Animal-Assisted Activities in Residential Aged-Care Facilities: A systematic integrative review	11
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
The impact of yoga on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among third trimester pregnants	11
Midwives knowledge and education/training in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey	11
Editorial Board	10
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain	10
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis	10
A qualitative investigation of activity measurement and change following a mind-body activity program for chronic pain	10
Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood	10
Implementation considerations of aquatic therapy post-stroke: A qualitative study from Ontario, Canada	10
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis	10
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis	10
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report	10
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students	10
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives	10
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo	9
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson’s disease. A Greek pilot study	9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions	9
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives	9
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey	9
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome	9
A narrative review of clinical studies of herbal treatment of difficult to manage asthma	9
Frequency of Vigorous physical activity and sleep difficulty in adolescents: A multiply-country cross-sectional study	9
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments	9