alternative-medicine Clinical Trials
A listing of alternative-medicine medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 76 clinical trials
An Alternative Approach to Fatigue and Comfort Levels in Hemodialysis Patients: Reiki Energy Therapy.
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a chronic and progressive kidney disease caused by impaired metabolic and endocrine functions as a result of a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the role of the kidney in maintaining fluid electrolyte balance. KRG, which has high mortality and morbidity, is defined as an …
Craniosacral Therapy as a Self-help Strategy for Patients With Chronic Non-specific Back Pain
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a non-manipulative, very gentle manual treatment method. Although the mechanisms of action have not yet been investigated sufficiently, initial clinical trials support CST efficacy/effectiveness in chronic pain disorders such as back pain, neck pain, and fibromyalgia. In clinical practice, therapists also report pain alleviating effects of …
Supportive Effects of Craniosacral Therapy for Female Patients With Breast Cancer and Their Partners
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a non-manipulative, very gentle, manual treatment method that aims to release restrictions of the fasciae and regulate the arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, which is often increased in chronically ill patients. Initial randomized trials support CST's efficacy and effectiveness in reducing symptoms of patients with …
Effects of Specific Thoracic Spine Mobilizations on Muscle Activity in a Healthy Volunteer Population
In this study, the investigators will examine the effect of manual therapy on the thoracic spine and its impact on the muscular strength gain of the thoracic extensors. Treatment with manual therapy, as described by Maitland, consists of a specific mobilization of the thoracic spine in the postero-anterior direction on …
Effectiveness of the Fascial Distortion Model on the Cervical Spine in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on the cervical spine by comparing it with Core Stabilization Training (CST) or Control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is …
Application of Chinese Herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to Improve Human Health and to Further Botanical and Horticultural Sciences
The purpose of this research is to study a Chinese herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) product for the temporary relief of pain and itching after radiotherapy (RT). This is an over-the-counter product with 1% menthol as an active ingredient.
Efficacy of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) by comparing it with Core Stabilization Training (CST) or Control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the efficacy of the …
Study to Evaluate the Impact of the Use of Alternative and Complementary Therapies on Therapeutic Adherence in Patients Treated With taMoxifen for Early Stage Breast Cancer
This is a pilot, prospective, interventional, monocentric study designed to evaluate, in a real-life situation, adherence to tamoxifen treatment as a function of the taking of alternative and complementary therapies in patients with localized hormone-dependent breast cancer. 200 patients will be included in the study. Each patient will be followed …
Brain Connectome for Acupuncture-treated Migraine Patients
Acupuncture has been a means of treating headaches and migraine since 2002 and is now a World Health Organisation-recognized prophylactic treatment for migraine. Brain activation/de-activation via acupuncture modifies the haemodynamic responses in the brain which may impact the sensorial, cognitive and affective dimensions of pain. Randomized studies on patients suffering …
Measuring the Effects of Complementary Therapies in Chronic Neuropathic Pain
The objective of the study is to a) assess the presence of a maladaptive stress response, a decreased pain modulation and any cognitive impairment in patients with chronic neuropathic pain in comparison to healthy controls. and b) evaluate the efficacy of a treatment of hypnosis and of an open label …