Clinical trials: Complementary Therapies
Healthy Volunteers
Pharmacokinetic Interaction Study of Efavirenz and American Ginseng in Healthy Volunteers
This is a 4-week sequential drug interaction study to measure the effects of American ginseng on efavirenz pharmacokinetics using steady-state 24-hour Area Under the Curve (AUC) and Cmax as the primary comparison measures in…
- Trial name
- NCT01136928
- Testing
- American ginseng
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dental Anxiety
Aromatherapy With Lavender Essential Oil as a Complementary Treatment for the Control of Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a common problem in dental care, the aim of this protocol is to evaluate the effect of lavender for the control of anxiety during a surgical dental extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT04285385
- Testing
- Lavender aromatherapy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca
Diabetes Mellitus
Acupuncture in the Complementary Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type II
This is a randomized clinical research, with triple blinded multicenter involving the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, through the School of Nursing Anna Nery, as a proponent and research coordinator; and as a collaborative…
- Trial name
- ACT-DM (NCT02605889)
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NEIDE APARECIDA TITONELLI ALVIM
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
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)
COVID-19
Complementary Intervention for COVID-19
Boswellia Serrata gum and Licorice extract are two nutritional agents that have pharmacological actions that could support the medical intervention for COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT04487964
- Testing
- Licorice extract
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egyptian Biomedical Research Network
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
Hypomineralization Molar Incisor
Photobiomodulation and Glass Ionomer Sealant as Complementary Treatment for Hypersensitivity in Molars With MIH
Introduction: Photobiomodulation (PBM) shows promising results for the complementary treatment of dentin hypersensitivity; however, few studies have evaluated this treatment specifically for teeth affected by molar incisor…
- Trial name
- NCT05370417
- Testing
- Use of fluoride toothpaste, Photobiomodulation, Simulated Laser Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
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
Exam Anxiety
Effect of Twin Hearts Meditation and Mandala Coloring on Exam Anxiety in Nursing Students
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students.
- Trial name
- Mandala (NCT07470632)
- Testing
- Twin Heart Meditation, Mandala Coloring
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Near East University, Turkey
Loneliness, Aging
The Complementary Contributions of Sensory Stimulation and Social Support During Snoezelen Room Therapy on the General Physical and Emotional Health of the Elderly Population: Optimization of the Nursing Home Resources.
Over time, lifespan is extending, the population is aging, and accordingly there is a great demand for hospital beds in nursing homes, increasing attention to this population and the services they receive.
- Trial name
- NCT05394389
- Testing
- sensory stimulating therapy, social support
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pavel Goldstein
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
Pre-Eclampsia
Prenatal Yoga as Complementary Therapy of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a specific pregnancy disorder that complicates approximately 3-5% of all pregnancies. The effects on pregnant women vary from mild hypertension, severe hypertension / hypertensive crisis, eclampsia to hemolysis…
- Trial name
- NCT04795154
- Testing
- Yoga excercise
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Effects of Pau d' Arco in Primary Dysmenorrhea
A single arm, open-label trial evaluating safety and tolerability of encapsulated Tabebuia avellanedae in 12 generally healthy women aged 18-45 with primary dysmenorrhea (PDM).
- Trial name
- EPAPD (NCT04245540)
- Testing
- Pau d' Arco
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Natural Medicine
Liver Diseases
DILIN - Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to identify individuals who have suffered a liver injury arising as an idiosyncratic reaction to a prescription drug or a complementary and alternative medicine.
- Trial name
- NCT00345930
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Caregiver Burden, Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs
Effects of Craniosacral Therapy in Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs
This study aims to evaluate the effects of craniosacral therapy on pain, body awareness, depression, and quality of life in primary caregivers of individuals with special needs.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs, Pain, Depression
- Trial name
- CST-PCG (NCT07443527)
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
HIV Seronegativity
Botanical/Drug Interactions in HIV: Glucuronidation
A series of clinical studies will be conducted in normal, healthy adult volunteers to evaluate the potential for alterations in the pharmacokinetics of anti HIV drugs when botanicals/nutriceuticals are given concurrently via the…
- Trial name
- NCT00065741
- Testing
- silymarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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
Healthy Volunteers, PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA
Study on Biomagnetic and Physiological Signals During Reiki Practice in Healthy Volunteers.
This study evaluates whether the practice of laying on of hands (Reiki) produces detectable biomagnetic and physiological modulations proximate to the human body in healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA, Biomagnetic and Physiological Effects of Laying on of Hands
- Trial name
- NCT07871981
- Testing
- Reiki Therapy, Mock Hand Placement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anhembi Morumbi University