Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Article	Citations
Respiratory rehabilitation in elderly patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled study	435
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety and sleep quality in patients with COVID-19	204
Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment of COVID-19	107
A narrative literature review on traditional medicine options for treatment of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19)	88
Herbal medicine for treatment of children diagnosed with COVID-19: A review of guidelines	42
Can music influence cardiac autonomic system? A systematic review and narrative synthesis to evaluate its impact on heart rate variability	38
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue: A systematic review and meta-analysis	36
Early mobilization and physical exercise in patients with COVID-19: A narrative literature review	34
EEG based interpretation of human brain activity during yoga and meditation using machine learning: A systematic review	32
The effect of berberine supplementation on obesity indices: A dose– response meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials	31
Effect of guided imagery on anxiety, muscle pain, and vital signs in patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial	29
Comparative effectiveness of breathing exercises in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	29
Effect of oral consumption of vitamin D on uterine fibroids: A randomized clinical trial	27
Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Effect of kefir beverage consumption on glycemic control: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials	24
The effects of lavender aromatherapy on stress and pain perception in children during dental treatment: A randomized clinical trial	23
Propolis and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Lessons from nature	23
The role of music therapy in the treatment of children with cancer: A systematic review of literature	23
Massage therapy for weight gain in preterm neonates: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	22
Mindfulness interventions for rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Efficacy of acupressure for chronic low back pain: A systematic review	22
The effects of nano-curcumin supplementation on Th1/Th17 balance in migraine patients: A randomized controlled clinical trial	21
The role of touch in osteopathic practice: A narrative review and integrative hypothesis	21
The effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on nausea and vomiting after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	21
The effects of acupuncture versus sham/placebo acupuncture for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	21

Can Qigong improve non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease - A pilot randomized controlled trial?	21
The effect of kinesio taping and lifestyle changes on pain, body awareness and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea	21
The effects of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled trial	20
Effect of rosa damascene aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality in cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial	20
Berberine for the treatment of hypertension: A systematic review	20
The effect of yoga on the quality of life and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	20
Efficacy of resveratrol supplementation in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials	20
Effectiveness of myofascial release on pain, sleep, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review	20
Trauma-informed approaches to physical activity: A scoping study	19
Acupuncture therapy for poststroke spastic hemiplegia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	19
Effect of inspiratory muscle training on dyspnea-related kinesiophobia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial	19
Effects of osteopathic treatment versus static touch on heart rate and oxygen saturation in premature babies: A randomized controlled trial	18
Risks associated with animal-assisted intervention programs: A literature review	18
Home-based exercise training influences gut bacterial levels in multiple sclerosis	18
Effect of progressive relaxation exercises on primary dysmenorrhea in Turkish students: A randomized prospective controlled trial	17
Music therapy and radiation oncology: State of art and future directions	17
The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on blood pressure, electrocardiogram changes, and anxiety in acute myocardial infarction patients: A clinical, multi-centered, assessor-blinded trial design	17
Does aromatherapy with lavender affect physical and psychological symptoms of menopausal women? A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Effect of Sheetali pranayama on cardiac autonomic function among patients with primary hypertension - A randomized controlled trial	17
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial	17
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) massage for the treatment of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) in infants and children: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Medical cannabis as an alternative therapeutics for Parkinsons’ disease: Systematic review	17
A randomized control trial of meditation compared to music listening to improve cognitive function for breast cancer survivors: Feasibility and acceptability	17
Tai Chi for anxiety and depression symptoms in cancer, stroke, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
The effect of acupressure on pain reduction during first stage of labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Yoga not a (physical) culture for men? Understanding the barriers for yoga participation among men	16
Breathing exercises and pranayamas to decrease perceived exertion during breath-holding while locked-down due to COVID-19 online randomized study	16
The effects of mindfulness-based empathy training on empathy and aged discrimination in nursing students: A randomised controlled trial	16
The effect of laughter yoga on perceived stress, burnout, and life satisfaction in nurses during the pandemic: A randomized controlled trial	16
Effectiveness of five-element music therapy in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
The effects of acupressure and yoga for coping with premenstrual syndromes on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life	15
Efficacy of Chinese patent medicine for primary osteoporosis: A network meta-analysis	15
Complementary and alternative medicines used by cancer patients to cope with chemotherapy-induced constipation	14
The comparative effects of spinal manipulation, myofascial release and exercise in tension-type headache patients with neck pain: A randomized controlled trial	14
The effects of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on neuropathic pain and quality of life in diabetic patients: A randomized clinical trial	14
A systematic review of the effects of probiotic administration in inflammatory arthritis	14
A systematic review of the effect of laughter yoga on physical function and psychosocial outcomes in older adults	14
The effect of bergamot orange essence on anxiety, salivary cortisol, and alpha amylase in patients prior to laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A controlled trial study	14
Effects of a laughter programme with entrainment music on stress, depression, and health-related quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients	14
Effect of green coffee bean extract supplementation on liver function and inflammatory biomarkers: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	14
‘Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action’	13
Turmeric supplementation improves the quality of life and hematological parameters in breast cancer patients on paclitaxel chemotherapy: A case series	13
Effects of aerobic, resistance, and mixed exercises on quality of life in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Essential oil therapy in rheumatic diseases: A systematic review	13
Moving towards a contemporary chiropractic professional identity	13
Electroacupuncture and acupuncture in the treatment of anxiety - A double blinded randomized parallel clinical trial	13
Factors influencing the usage of complementary and alternative medicine by patients with cancer	13
Effectiveness of physical exercise on the cardiovascular system in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Effect of aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety in adult patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
The effect of equine-assisted therapies on behavioural, psychological and physical symptoms for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review	13

Systematic review of yoga for symptom management during conventional treatment of breast cancer patients	12
The effect of music therapy on physiological parameters of patients with traumatic brain injury: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	12
The effects of reiki on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and stress levels: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study	12
Evaluation of the effectiveness of self-healing training on self-compassion, body image concern, and recovery process in patients with skin cancer	12
The effectiveness of prenatal yoga on delivery outcomes: A meta-analysis	12
Efficacy of five-element music interventions in perinatal mental health and labor pain: A meta-analysis	11
The naturopathic profession in Australia: A secondary analysis of the Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI)	11
Benefits and harms of ginseng supplementation on liver function? A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
The effect of vitamin D on recurrence of uterine fibroids: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study	11
Efficacy and safety of moxibustion for chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on stress, anxiety, and childbirth fear in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19	11
Utilization of traditional medicine and its integration into the healthcare system in Qokolweni, South Africa; prospects for enhanced universal health coverage	11
Effectiveness of press needle treatment and electroacupuncture in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: A matched propensity score analysis	11
Conscious dance: Perceived benefits and psychological well-being of participants	11
The effect of breathing exercise on nausea, vomiting and functional status in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy	11
Adjunctive homeopathic treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients (COVIHOM): A retrospective case series	11
Effects of laughter yoga on hemodialysis patients’ plasma-beta endorphin levels, pain levels and sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial	11
Comparative efficacy of vitamin supplements on prevention of major cardiovascular disease: Systematic review with network meta-analysis	11
Tuina for cervical vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades	10
Effects of hydrotherapy with massage on serum nerve growth factor concentrations and balance in middle aged diabetic neuropathy patients	10
The effect on gastrointestinal system functions, pain and anxiety of acupressure applied following laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation: A randomised, placebo-controlled study	10
The effect of hand and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial	10
Investigation of the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise program in patients with scleroderma: A randomized controlled study	10
The comparison of the effect of soybean and fish oil on supplementation on menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	10
Effects of Tai Chi on health outcomes among community-dwelling adults with or at risk of metabolic syndrome: A systematic review	10
Effect of aromatherapy with Melissa essential oil on stress and hemodynamic parameters in acute coronary syndrome patients: A clinical trial in the emergency department	10
Effects of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting program on maternal-fetal attachment: A randomized controlled trial among Iranian pregnant women	10
Synergistic effect of Zataria Multiflora essential oil on doxorubicin-induced growth inhibition of PC3 cancer cells and apoptosis	10
Effects of kinesio tape application on pain, anxiety, and menstrual complaints in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized sham-controlled trial	10
The effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on anxiety of cardiac patients in emergency department: A placebo-controlled study	10
The effects of core stabilization exercise program in obese people awaiting bariatric surgery: A randomized controlled study	10
Effect of chromium supplementation on hs-CRP, TNF-α and IL-6 as risk factor for cardiovascular diseases: A meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials	10
Acupuncture for treating chronic stable angina pectoris associated anxiety and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effects of exercise therapy plus manual therapy on muscle activity, latency timing and SPADI score in shoulder impingement syndrome	9
Acute effects of acupuncture in balance and gait of Parkinson disease patients – A preliminary study	9
Complementary and alternative medicine use in children with asthma	9
Auriculotherapy as a means of managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	9
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation training with music therapy on sleep and anger of patients at Community Mental Health Center	9
Effects of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults: A literature review	9
Effect of hand massage on pain and anxiety in patients after liver transplantation: A randomised controlled trial	9
Ebola survivors’ healthcare-seeking experiences and preferences of conventional, complementary and traditional medicine use: A qualitative exploratory study in Sierra Leone	9
Punica granatum peel extract as adjunct irrigation to nonsurgical treatment of chronic gingivitis	9
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials	9
Benefits of Thai Yoga on physical mobility and lower limb muscle strength in overweight/obese older women: A randomized controlled pilot trial	9
Body constitution of traditional Chinese medicine caused a significant effect on depression in adult women	9
A sleep hygiene and yoga intervention conducted in affordable housing communities: Pilot study results and lessons for a future trial	9
Efficacy of frequently-used acupuncture methods for specific parts and conventional pharmaceutical interventions in treating post-stroke depression patients: A network meta-analysis	9
Herbal medicine use among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lusaka Province, Zambia: A cross-sectional, multicentre study	9
Efficacy of individualized homeopathy as an adjunct to standard of care of COVID-19: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study	9
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey	9
The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson's theory of human caring	9
Effects of foot massage and patient education in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial	9
Efficacy and safety of retention enema with traditional Chinese medicine for ulcerative colitis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	9
The effect of interactive games compared to painting on preoperative anxiety in Iranian children: A randomized clinical trial	9
Acupoint stimulation and Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Efficacy of yoga on physiological and psychological discomforts and delivery outcomes in Chinese primiparas	9
Mindfulness-based interventions for military veterans: A systematic review and analysis of the literature	9
The effects of natural compounds on wound healing in Iranian traditional medicine: A comprehensive review	9
Foot reflexology in the management of functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
The effect of dancing interventions on depression symptoms, anxiety, and stress in adults without musculoskeletal disorders: An integrative review and meta-analysis	8
Effects of art-based mandala intervention on distress and anxiety in cancer patients	8
The effect of Swedish massage on pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A randomized controlled trial	8
Efficacy of laughter-inducing interventions in patients with somatic or mental health problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials	8
Vitamin D suppresses proangiogenic factors in patients with ulcerative colitis: A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial	8
Manipulative and body-based methods in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
Pharmacopuncture for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) in academic programs and nursing practice: Is more education is needed?	8
Effect of dill (Anethum Graveolens Linn) seed on the duration of labor: A systematic review	8
Preferred exercise and mental health of the patients with fibromyalgia syndrome	8
Yoga improves balance, mobility, and perceived occupational performance in adults with chronic brain injury: A preliminary investigation	8
Medicines for the new coronavirus in the view of Classical Systemic Homeopathy	8
Feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online expressive writing intervention for COVID-19 resilience	8
Effects of yoga on immune function: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
Efficacy of Plantago major seed in management of ulcerative colitis symptoms: A randomized, placebo controlled, clinical trial	8
The effects of yoga on dyspnea, sleep and fatigue in chronic respiratory diseases	8
Effect of adding motor imagery training to neck stabilization exercises on pain, disability and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic neck pain	8
Animal assisted intervention for oncology and palliative care patients: A systematic review	8
Acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises on the postural strategy in patients with chronic low back pain	8
Effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture therapy combined with auricular acupuncture on cancer pain: A four-parallel arm randomized controlled trial	8

Mat Pilates and belly dance: Effects on patient-reported outcomes among breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and adherence to exercise	8
Effect of reflexology on anxiety and sleep of informal cancer caregiver: Randomized controlled trial	8
Latin dance and Qigong/Tai Chi effects on physical activity and body composition in breast cancer survivors: A pilot study	8
Mindfulness-based skills training group for parents of obsessive-compulsive disorder-affected children: A caregiver-focused intervention	8