Complementary therapies in medicine

01 19 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103459

Clinical Evidence of Acupressure for Improving Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Xiao-Min Quan, Wen-Yi Wang, Ze-Yu He et al.

02 19 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103457

Effects of Aromatherapy on The pain-anxiety-Sleep disturbance Symptom Cluster in Breast Cancer Patients A Systematic Review

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Yiling Yuan, Dan Hu, Jin Tu

03 19 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103462

Effective Approaches for Improving Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An umbrella review

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Masoumeh Masoumy, Shahnaz Ahrari, Raheleh Javanbakhtian et al.

04 19 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103455

Short-term Efficacy of massage and related treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

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Yao Shengyang, Lu Siqi, Xu Yangming et al.

05 18 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103456

Empathy in Play Therapy for Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Challenges and Insights

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Dineke Bent, Martine Noordegraaf, Tine Van Regenmortel

06 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103458

Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Exercises on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

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Handan Zhang, Lijuan Liu, Qiang Wu et al.

07 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103453

Comparative effectiveness of turmeric and curcumin formulations on glycemic, lipid, and inflammatory markers in people with prediabetes: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Open DOI

Phatcharaporn Khongphakdee, Jaruwan Jumnianpol, Panupong Puttarak et al.

08 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103449

Multidimensional clinical benefits of cinnamon leaf oil inhalation in primary and metastatic brain tumor patients during winter: A randomized controlled trial

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Qiang Zhang, Yifan Zhao, Xiaoping Man et al.

09 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103448

Acupuncture Combined with Auriculotherapy as Adjunctive Therapy for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Hospital Stay, Relapse Rate, and Quality of Life

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Xia Wang, Lexia Zhang, Shuai Chen et al.

10 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103454

Effect of music on the management of anxiety and stress in patients in the preoperative period of Coronary Transluminal Angioplasty: A randomized clinical trial

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Francisco de Cássio de Oliveira Mendes, Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos, Maria Améllia Lopes Cabral et al.