Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
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Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness36
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials35
Effect of Healing Meditation on stress and eating behavior in overweight and obese women: A randomized clinical trial33
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis32
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial32
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial32
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children32
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey32
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis31
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis28
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis28
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants27
Challenges in conducting a feasibility randomized controlled trial of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis pain in Australia27
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 trial24
The effects of mindfulness stress reduction program on postmenopausal women's menopausal complaints and their life quality22
The effects of auricular acupressure on the sleep of the elderly using polysomnography, actigraphy and blood test: Randomized, single-blind, sham control21
Can binaural beats facilitate autonomic recovery following exposure to an acute stressor?21
Self-Care for Family Carers: Can the Alexander Technique help?20
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis20
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery20
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial19
Anti-inflammatory-antioxidant modifications and synbiotics improved health-related conditions in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial19
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome19
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial18
Home-based exercise training influences gut bacterial levels in multiple sclerosis18
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain18
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder18
Is meeting 24-h movement guidelines lowering the odds of depressive symptoms? Results of a large-scale survey based on U.S. adolescents18
Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shoulder pain in computer users17
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series17
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings17
The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Guilu Erxian Jiao in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials17
Editorial Board17
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals16
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis16
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial16
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review16
Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing16
Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial16
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths15
Feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online expressive writing intervention for COVID-19 resilience15
Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis15
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials15
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial15
Effects of Curcuma as an adjunct therapy on periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain15
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review15
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial14
Yoga as a treatment for vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis14
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis14
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults14
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey14
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review14
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis14
The practitioner research and collaboration Initiative (PRACI): Updated characteristics of the world's largest complementary medicine practice-based research network13
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?13
Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial13
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure13
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives13
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series13
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care13
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis13
The effectiveness and safety of Jihwang-eumja (Dihuang Yizi) compared to Western medications in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis13
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review13
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials12
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression12
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression： A systematic review and meta-analysis12
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review12
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department12
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis12
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial12
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis12
Critical evaluation of reporting quality of network meta-analyses assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture12
Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades12
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK11
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey11
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression11
Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey11
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis11
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain11
Editorial Board11
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing11
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version11
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty11
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials11
Editorial Board11
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis10
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report10
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report10
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students10
Editorial Board10
A constructivist grounded theory exploration of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professional students10
Corrigendum to “Effect of expressıve touchıng on labour paın and maternal satısfactıon: A randomized controlled trial” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 34(2019), 268–274]10
Editorial Board10
Midwives knowledge and education/training in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey10
Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood10
Implementation considerations of aquatic therapy post-stroke: A qualitative study from Ontario, Canada10
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning10
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain10
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance10
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey10
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis10
Exercise intensity of real-time remotely delivered yoga via videoconferencing: Comparison with in-person yoga9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions9
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives9
Mindfulness in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: An integrative review9
Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson’s disease. A Greek pilot study9
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis9
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome9
Auricular acupuncture in TMD — A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial9
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A systematic review9
Frequency of Vigorous physical activity and sleep difficulty in adolescents: A multiply-country cross-sectional study9
Effective interventions to reduce burnout in nurses: A meta-analysis9
The effects of a web-based 24-hour movement behavior lifestyle education program on mental health and psychological well-being in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized contro9
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives9
Breast cancer survivors' physical activity, psychosocial beliefs, daily trip behaviors, and subjective well-being: A descriptive study9
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo9
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments9
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis9
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