Clinical trials: Complementary Therapies
Epilepsy
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Pediatric Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a complementary therapy is effective in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02004340
- Testing
- ear vagus nerve stimulator
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Efficacy Study of Mindfulness-Based Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study will explore the relationship between changes in plasma cortisol and symptom reduction resulting from individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participating in an 8-week program of mindfulness-based…
- Trial name
- NCT01462045
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Menopause, Anxiety Disorders
Treating Climacteric Symptoms With a Complex Homeopathic Remedy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ovaria comp. is effective in relieving climacteric symptoms.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Anxiety Disorders, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00152776
- Testing
- ovaria comp 10 globuli 3 times per day 24 weeks
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Burnout, Professional, Psychological Well-Being
Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Burnout and Well-Being in Midwives
This single-center, randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of Therapeutic Touch on levels of burnout and psychological well-being among midwives who are actively working in a clinical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT07691788
- Testing
- Therapeutic Touch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Asthenozoospermia
The Effect of Royal Vaginal Gel Compared to IUI Technique on Fertility Rate of Women With Low-fertility Husbands
The present Pocock clinical trial study was conducted In the city of Mashhad in Iran between 2015 and 2016. The study inclusion criteria were men with low fertility of sperm motility<25% and total motility <50%…
- Trial name
- NCT03463005
- Testing
- Royal jelly, IUI
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gonabad University of Medical Sciences
Stress (Psychology), Well-Being, Psychological
Forest Therapy and Mindfulness for Highly Sensitive Persons
This randomized, multicenter interventional study evaluates a combined forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and mindfulness-based program in adults with high sensory-processing sensitivity confirmed using a validated instrument.
- Conditions
- Stress (Psychology), Well-Being, Psychological, Mind-Body Therapies, Complementary Therapies
- Trial name
- HSP-FOREST (NCT07368231)
- Testing
- Forest Therapy + Mindfulness + Psychotherapy, Behavioral: Indoor Sensory Control (Art and Aromatherapy)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 310 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IFM International Forest Medicine
Coronary Heart Disease, Stable Angina Pectoris
Studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Efficacy Evaluation Index
The purpose of the trial is to take stable angina pectoris of coronary heart disease (CHD) as examples to build a standard evaluation system for efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01502943
- Testing
- Louxiangdan Tongxin granules, Chixiangshen Tongxin granules, Western basis treatment
- Where
- 10 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Complementary and Alternative Medical Trends: A Patient Survey in a University Based Clinic
Patient survey identifying key elements of patient experience and decision-making processes regarding attendance University of California, Irvine (UCI)'s Integrative Medicine Clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT00894491
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Cardiovascular Diseases
Combined Bioactive Therapy Effects Over Cardiovascular Markers in Statin Treated Patients
Atherosclerosis, one major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is a complex and multifactorial disease triggered especially due to high level of plasma lipids and that involves three mainly conditions: chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT02732223
- Testing
- Functional treatment, Control treatment
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia
Menopause, Hot Flashes
Aromatherapy and Yogatherapy for Hot Flashes
The purpose of this study is to verify and analyse psychological and physiological effects of olfactory aromatherapy and yogatherapy respiratory exercises, together and separately, on the quality of life, levels of stress…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Hot Flashes, Hot Flushes
- Trial name
- NCT01816360
- Testing
- Olfactory aromatherapy, Yogatherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Stress, Depression
Polarity Therapy for American Indian Caregivers of Dementia Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of polarity therapy (PT), a complementary and alternative medicine treatment, in American Indian caregivers living in the Pacific Northwest.
- Conditions
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT00100035
- Testing
- Polarity therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Laparoscopic Surgery, PONV
Effects of Auricular Acupressure on the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgeries
Auricular acupressure is easily accessible and easily performed, and can significantly relieve PONV symptoms, and improve patient's satisfaction in women receiving general anesthesia for gynecological surgeries.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Surgery, PONV, Auricular Acupressure
- Trial name
- NCT05540236
- Testing
- auricular acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathay General Hospital
HIV Infection, Aging Accelerated
Accelerated Aging, HIV Infection, Antiretroviral Therapies
The main goal is to confirm, among HIV1-infected patients, data from in vitro studies showing that antiretroviral therapies induce an accelerated aging through the same mechanisms than genetic laminopathies or than "physiological…
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Aging Accelerated, Antiretroviral Therapies
- Trial name
- EP 45 (NCT01038999)
- Testing
- Peripheral blood biological tests
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis
Geriatric Patients
Pilot Study: Complementary Therapies in Geriatric Patients
In a randomized controlled pilot study the investigators include geriatric patients living in a geriatric residential community. Two interventions are compared: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00974506
- Testing
- CAM-intervention, Routine care therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Mental Health, Complementary Therapies
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Perceived Stress, Work Motivation, and Mental Well-Being
The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study is to examine the effect of laughter yoga applied to intensive care nurses on perceived stress, work motivation, and mental well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT06161623
- Testing
- Laughter Yoga Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Coping Skills, Anxiety
The Effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique on Students
Introduction: The interruption of education within the scope of quarantine and isolation methods during the pandemic process has caused nursing students studying in clinical practice areas to be away from the clinic for a long…
- Conditions
- Coping Skills, Anxiety, Complementary Therapies, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05227560
- Testing
- Complementary Therapies
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Obesity
Study of Two Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments for Maintenance of Weight Loss
The goal of this study is to pilot test in a group of overweight-obese individuals the feasibility and acceptability and indications of efficacy of two CAM treatments, qigong, and acupressure-TAT, for improving long term…
- Trial name
- NCT00069732
- Testing
- qigong, acupressure-TAT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Foot Reflexology and Acupressure on Gastrointestinal Symptoms
This research was planned to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology and acupressure applications on gastrointestinal symptoms in women going through menopause.
- Trial name
- Menopausal (NCT07528534)
- Testing
- Foot Reflexology, Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Contraception
Effects of St. John's Wort on the Oral Contraceptive Hormone Levonorgestrel
This study will determine the effects of St. John's wort, a common herbal remedy, on metabolism of the female contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel.
- Trial name
- NCT00131885
- Testing
- St. John's Wort, Levonorgestrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Older Mexican Americans
The purpose of this study is to examine complementary and alternative medicine use among older Mexican Americans and to determine how this use influences physical, functional, and mental health.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00084110
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)