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Acupuncture as a Complementary Treatment Modality in the Post-Anesthesia Care Setting: A Feasibility Study. 针灸作为麻醉后护理环境中的一种辅助治疗方式:可行性研究。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0168
Monica W Harbell, Lindsay N Barendrick, Melissa N Pelkey, Debbie E Elam, Nikki A Bombaci, Kerri S Mora, Lanyu Mi, Jaxon Quillen, Denise M Millstine
{"title":"Acupuncture as a Complementary Treatment Modality in the Post-Anesthesia Care Setting: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Monica W Harbell, Lindsay N Barendrick, Melissa N Pelkey, Debbie E Elam, Nikki A Bombaci, Kerri S Mora, Lanyu Mi, Jaxon Quillen, Denise M Millstine","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0168","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Postoperative pain management and postoperative nausea and vomiting are a persistent challenge for both health care providers and patients. Acupuncture is an effective and safe modality for the management of pain and nausea, and has the potential to play a key role in postoperative pain management. This study explores the utility and feasibility of acupuncture in the immediate postoperative setting. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In a retrospective case-control study, 22 patients who underwent elective surgeries and received acupuncture in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) were compared with 88 case controls. Indications for acupuncture therapy included persistent pain, nausea, or anxiety. Patient satisfaction and symptom improvement after acupuncture were assessed. PACU nurses and patients were queried on their perspectives on using this therapy. Demographic data, perioperative opioid consumption, pain score in the PACU, incidence of postoperative nausea, PACU length of stay, and unintended hospital admission were assessed. The groups with/without acupuncture were compared using Wilcoxon rank sum test or Fisher's exact test as appropriate. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 78.9% of patients receiving acupuncture felt improvement in their symptoms. 94.7% of recovery nurses who cared for patients who received acupuncture felt that it was helpful and 78.9% did not believe it was disruptive. Patients who opted for acupuncture had a statistically significant higher overall median (interquartile range) pain score in the PACU (7.0 [5.2, 9.5] vs. 5.0 [3.0, 7.0], <i>p</i> = 0.009) and higher postoperative opioid consumption (22.5 [9.8, 44.8] vs. 15.0 [0.0, 30.0], <i>p</i> = 0. 03). There was no difference between total perioperative opioid consumption between groups (<i>p</i> = 0.94). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Most patients who received acupuncture therapy in the PACU were satisfied with their therapy and would recommend it to future patients undergoing surgery. Most recovery nurses felt it was helpful, was not disruptive, and would like to see it utilized in the PACU.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"776-782"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139433045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Metabolic and Environmental Biomarkers in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: An Exploratory Study. 轻度认知障碍和痴呆症的代谢和环境生物标志物:一项探索性研究
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0583
Abigail C Lyon, Carol F Lippa, Arnold R Eiser
{"title":"Metabolic and Environmental Biomarkers in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: An Exploratory Study.","authors":"Abigail C Lyon, Carol F Lippa, Arnold R Eiser","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0583","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0583","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> To determine the frequency with which suspected pathogenic factors, including metals and metabolites that might contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD), may be found in patients with cognitive impairment through commonly available blood tests. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A variety of serum studies, including metals, ammonia, homocysteine, vitamin B12, folate, thyroid tests, metabolic products, and inflammatory markers, were measured in two cohorts: one meeting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) criteria and the other meeting mild-to-moderate dementia (DE) criteria. Medications these patients received were reviewed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Metal abnormalities were detected in over half the subjects, including evidence of mercury, lead, and arsenic elevation as well as instances of excessive essential metals, iron (Fe), and copper. Some metal aberration was detected in 64% of the DE group and 66% of the MCI group. Females were more likely to have elevated copper, consistent with hormonal effects on copper excretion. Homocysteinemia was the most common abnormality, detected in 71% with DE and 67% with MCI, while methylmalonic acid was not elevated. Slight hyperammonemia was moderately common (38%) suggesting a hepatic factor in this subset. Findings of moderate insulin resistance were present in nearly half (44% DE, 52% MCI). Sixty of 65 (92%) had at least one abnormal biomarker and 60% had two or more. The most common drug taken by the total cohort was proton pump inhibitors at 22% DE and 38% MCI. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> This study suggests that both toxic metals and excessive vital metals such as copper and iron, as well as common metabolic and hepatic factors are detectable at both stages of MCI and DE. There appears to be a multiplicity of provocative factors leading to DE. Individualized interventions based on these parameters may be a means to reduce cognitive decline leading to DE. A more comprehensive prospective study of these environmental and metabolic factors with corrective early interventions appears warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"793-801"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139708035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Tailored Yoga Intervention for Postlumbar Spine Surgical Pain Management: A Feasibility Study. 针对腰椎手术后疼痛治疗的定制瑜伽干预:可行性研究
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-21 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0096
Neena K Sharma, Haiyin Li, Kosaku Aoyagi, Shannon Ritchey, Elisa Mohr, Douglas C Burton, Paul M Arnold, Yvonne Colgrove
{"title":"Tailored Yoga Intervention for Postlumbar Spine Surgical Pain Management: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Neena K Sharma, Haiyin Li, Kosaku Aoyagi, Shannon Ritchey, Elisa Mohr, Douglas C Burton, Paul M Arnold, Yvonne Colgrove","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0096","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Severe pain, anxiety, and high opioid use are common following lumbar spine surgery (LSS). Yoga helps to reduce pain and anxiety, but it has not been considered for postsurgical care. The authors developed and tested the feasibility of a tailored yoga program designed for individuals undergoing LSS and explored clinical feasibility of yoga intervention on measures of pain, function, psychological status, and opioid use. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Individuals scheduled for LSS were randomized into yoga versus control groups presurgery. Participants in the yoga group received tailored yoga sessions plus usual care, whereas participants in the control group received usual care only during the hospital stay post-LSS. In-person daily yoga sessions were individually presented and performed in the participant's hospital room. Feasibility was assessed by recruitment and retention rates, rate of yoga session completion, tolerance to yoga intervention, and ability to carry out planned assessment. Exploratory clinical outcomes included pain, psychological measures, Timed-Up-and-Go test, gait distance, and opioid use, during the hospital stay post-LSS. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Forty-one participants were enrolled, of which 30 completed. There were no dropouts. Planned assessments were completed within 45 min, suggesting no excessive burden on participants. Baseline variables were similar across both groups. The majority of participants participated in yoga intervention on the day of surgery or one day after surgery with acceptance rate of 100%. Participants showed good tolerance to yoga intervention on 0-4 tolerance scale and by their reports of exploratory clinical outcomes. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This study indicates feasibility for a modified yoga program for postoperative care following LSS due to participant tolerance and retention. The results provide preliminary framework for future confirmatory studies that can assess the potential benefits of yoga in reducing pain, catastrophizing behavior, and opioid use and improving function. A modified yoga program focusing on diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation, and core isometric contraction exercises can be an important adjunct intervention for patients undergoing LSS. CTR Number: This trial was registered in UMIN CTR (https://rctportal.niph.go.jp/en/) with registration number: UMIN000032595.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"753-761"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140185845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Yoga-Based Interventions in Low-Income Populations: A Scoping Review. 基于瑜伽的低收入人群干预措施:范围审查。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-27 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0479
Megha V Nagaswami, Robert B Saper, Chris C Streeter, Lisa Uebelacker, Grace Ding, Anika Dalvie, Richard Norton, David Mischoulon, Maren B Nyer
{"title":"Yoga-Based Interventions in Low-Income Populations: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Megha V Nagaswami, Robert B Saper, Chris C Streeter, Lisa Uebelacker, Grace Ding, Anika Dalvie, Richard Norton, David Mischoulon, Maren B Nyer","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0479","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The popularity of yoga has surged in recent years; however, yoga practitioners have remained a largely homogenous population. Research reflects that most practitioners are of a higher socioeconomic status. There are access barriers to yoga for lower income individuals, likely due to factors such as financial constraints and logistical challenges. The primary goal of this review was to synthesize literature on yoga research among low-income populations and better understand the feasibility and acceptability of such interventions. A secondary goal was to assess the consistency of metrics for reporting feasibility and acceptability across such studies using the CheckList Standardizing the Reporting of Interventions for Yoga (CLARIFY) guidelines as a framework. Third, the authors sought to propose additional standardized CLARIFY guidelines that may enhance reporting on the diversity of yoga research populations, adherence, and retention. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The electronic databases PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar were searched in May 2022 using a prespecified search string. Articles assessing a yoga intervention in predominantly low-income adult populations were deemed eligible for inclusion. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The search resulted in 512 potential articles. Eleven were deemed eligible for inclusion. The included studies reported mostly positive effects of yoga on the target outcome (i.e., pain/disability, quality of life/wellness, and psychiatric symptoms). Recruitment and retention data showed generally good attendance and high study completion rates. Common study design components included recruitment embedded within preexisting medical settings, proximal yoga locations, and mitigation of yoga-related costs. Finally, the authors noted inconsistency in the reporting of adherence, retention, and other sociodemographic characteristics of participants and yoga instructors (e.g., race, ethnicity, and income). <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> Yoga may promote physical and mental health for low-income individuals. Important facilitators to access are noted, such as proximal study settings, as well as barriers such as the need for childcare that can be addressed in future research. In addition, several study design considerations could help address the specific needs of low-income participants in yoga research, such as compensating participants, recruiting within existing medical settings, and providing yoga-related equipment at no cost. Finally, the authors suggest specific ways to enhance reporting of study metrics related to socioeconomic diversity, by adding to the preexisting CLARIFY guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"735-752"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140307131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of Low-Frequency or High-Frequency Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia in Parturients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. 低频或高频穴位电刺激对产妇脊髓麻醉后低血压的影响比较:前瞻性随机对照临床试验》。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-28 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0610
Xiaoyu Liu, Zijun Gao, Yongzhou Jiang, Xiaoshuang Tuo, Shan He, Feifei Xu, Zhihong Lu
{"title":"Comparison of Low-Frequency or High-Frequency Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia in Parturients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.","authors":"Xiaoyu Liu, Zijun Gao, Yongzhou Jiang, Xiaoshuang Tuo, Shan He, Feifei Xu, Zhihong Lu","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0610","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> To investigate whether transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) at PC6 could reduce hypotension after spinal anesthesia (SA) in parturients and to compare the effect of TEAS at different frequencies. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> From February 20, 2023, to August 29, 2023, 90 parturients scheduled for c-section under SA were randomly assigned to receive no treatment (Control), TEAS at high frequency (TEAS-HF), or TEAS at low frequency (TEAS-LF). Treatments started immediately after SA and lasted for 30 min. The primary endpoint was incidence of hypotension by 30 min after SA. Secondary endpoints included lowest systolic blood pressure (SBP) during 30 min after SA, dose of ephedrine, dose of atropine, Apgar score at 1 min, and adverse events, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, dyspnea, and chest congestion. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In the TEAS-HF group, the incidence of hypotension by 30 min after SA was lower (13.3%) than in the Control (53.3%, <i>p</i> = 0.001; OR 1.9, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.2-2.8) and TEAS-LF group (40.0%, <i>p</i> = 0.02, OR 1.4, 95% CI: 1.0-2.0). The lowest SBP during 30 min after SA was higher in the TEAS-HF group (100.0 ± 9.4 mm Hg) than in the Control group (91.5 ± 16.5 mm Hg) and TEAS-LF group (93.9 ± 16.6 mm Hg). Patients who received TEAS showed a lower score of nausea and vomiting (both <i>p</i> = 0.02). Patients in the group TEAS-HF showed a lower incidence of dizziness, dyspnea, and of chest congestion than those in the other two groups. There was no difference with respect to atropine consumption and neonatal Apgar score. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> TEAS-HF at PC6 reduced hypotension after SA in parturients, while TEAS-LF did not. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05724095).</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"770-775"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140307129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Experiences of a Circus Performance Among Patients with Depressive Symptoms: A Phenomenological Study. 抑郁症患者观看马戏表演的经历:现象学研究
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-27 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0346
Maddly Guillaume, Sophie Haghighi, Philippe Goudard, Yannick Ruelle
{"title":"Experiences of a Circus Performance Among Patients with Depressive Symptoms: A Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Maddly Guillaume, Sophie Haghighi, Philippe Goudard, Yannick Ruelle","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0346","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Support can be provided by the arts. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of patients with depressive symptoms after a circus performance. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A qualitative research study using a phenomenological approach was carried out. The design was approved by an ethics committee. Volunteers were referred by general practitioners to an ambulatory cultural program and were invited to express their experience throughout interviews that were analyzed with the interpretative phenomenological analysis method. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twelve patients participated in the interviews. The effect on the patient was linked to interactions with the performance. It was an effective way of socializing for patients. The show offered patients distance from their daily difficulties. The circus provided specific elements as a resource for patient empowerment. The experience lived by patients during a circus performance is a cognitive phenomenon inducing an influence on the spectator with depressive symptoms. A beneficial effect depended on the artistic content selected, the support offered by the organization operator, and the medical orientation. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The observations characterized the emotional reception of a circus show among people. This study invites further exploration of the impact of circus art on the quality of life of patients with depressive symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"762-769"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139973773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Partnering with Local Schools of Traditional Chinese Medicine to Provide Accessible Acupuncture Services for Pain Management in a Group of Low-Income Hispanics/Latinos. 与当地中医学校合作,为低收入西班牙裔/拉美裔群体提供可及的针灸疼痛治疗服务。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0561
Patricia Dionicio, Eloisa Gonzalez, Telma Menendez, Noel C Barragan, Cynthia Mendoza, Tony Kuo, Brenda Robles
{"title":"Partnering with Local Schools of Traditional Chinese Medicine to Provide Accessible Acupuncture Services for Pain Management in a Group of Low-Income Hispanics/Latinos.","authors":"Patricia Dionicio, Eloisa Gonzalez, Telma Menendez, Noel C Barragan, Cynthia Mendoza, Tony Kuo, Brenda Robles","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0561","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0561","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This field report describes the accessibility and perceived effectiveness of a free acupuncture program among a group of predominantly low-income Hispanic/Latino adults. Surveys, developed based on the Levesque Conceptual Framework of Access to Health Care, were administered to clients. Baseline (<i>n</i> = 245) and 6-week follow-up (<i>n</i> = 79) surveys were analyzed to document early program findings. A majority of clients were Hispanic/Latino (72.7%) and female (73.1%). Most reported their original pain complaint was treated very well/well (98.7%). Clients reported an average 1.2 points pain level decrease (scale 1-10) at follow-up (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). Early program results suggest this acupuncture program was accessible and well received by low-income Hispanics/Latinos.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"802-809"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. 个性化顺势疗法药物治疗痔疮的疗效:双盲、随机、安慰剂对照试验。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0228
Munmun Koley, Vinod Kumar Vimal, Arvind Kumar Verma, Shiv Shanker Pal, Dileep Kumar Sonkar, Smita Vimal, Om Prakash Singh, Shubhamoy Ghosh, Subhranil Saha
{"title":"Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.","authors":"Munmun Koley, Vinod Kumar Vimal, Arvind Kumar Verma, Shiv Shanker Pal, Dileep Kumar Sonkar, Smita Vimal, Om Prakash Singh, Shubhamoy Ghosh, Subhranil Saha","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0228","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2023.0228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objectives:</i></b> To investigate the efficacy and safety of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) in treating hemorrhoids compared with placebo. <b><i>Design:</i></b> This is a double-blind, randomized (1:1), two parallel arms, placebo-controlled trial. <b><i>Setting:</i></b> The trial was conducted at the surgery outpatient department of the State National Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. <b><i>Subjects:</i></b> Patients were 140 women and men, aged between 18 and 65 years, with a diagnosis of primary hemorrhoids grades I-III for at least 3 months. Excluded were the patients with grade IV hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and fistula, hypertrophic anal papillae, inflammatory bowel disease, coagulation disorders, rectal malignancies, obstructed portal circulation, patients requiring immediate surgical intervention, and vulnerable samples. <b><i>Interventions:</i></b> Patients were randomized to Group 1 (<i>n</i> = 70; IHMs plus concomitant care; verum) and Group 2 (<i>n</i> = 70; placebos plus concomitant care; control). <b><i>Outcome measures:</i></b> Primary-the anorectal symptom severity and quality-of-life (ARSSQoL) questionnaire, and secondary-the EuroQol 5-dimensions 5-levels (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire and EQ visual analogue scale (VAS); all of them were measured at baseline, and every month, up to 3 months. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Out of the 140 randomized patients, 122 were protocol compliant. Intention-to-treat sample (<i>n</i> = 140) was analyzed. The level of significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05 two tailed. Statistically significant between-group differences were elicited in the ARSSQoL total (Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> [MWU]: 1227.0, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and EQ-5D-5L VAS (MWU: 1228.0, <i>p</i> = 0.001) favoring homeopathy against placebos. <i>Sulfur</i> was the most frequently prescribed medicine. No harm or serious adverse events were reported from either of the groups. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> IHMs demonstrated superior results over placebo in the short-term treatment of hemorrhoids of grades I-III. The findings are promising, but need to be substantiated by further phase 3 trials. Clinical Trial Registration Number: CTRI/2020/03/024342.</p>","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"783-792"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139672841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Meta-Research in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine: The Value of Standing on the Outside Looking in. 传统医学、补充医学和中西医结合医学的元研究:站在局外看局内的价值。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-26 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2024.0444
Jeremy Y Ng, Holger Cramer
{"title":"Meta-Research in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine: The Value of Standing on the Outside Looking in.","authors":"Jeremy Y Ng, Holger Cramer","doi":"10.1089/jicm.2024.0444","DOIUrl":"10.1089/jicm.2024.0444","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29734,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"709-711"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141767575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Acupuncture Practice-Based Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Developments as of May, 2024. 人工智能时代的针灸实践研究:截至 2024 年 5 月的发展。
IF 1.3 4区 医学
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2024.0459
Claudia Citkovitz, Sandro Graca, Belinda Anderson, Lisa A Conboy, Melanie A Gold, Eric Hirsch, Kathleen Lumiere, Scott Phelps, Rosa N Schnyer, Ryan J Smith, Lisa Taylor-Swanson
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