Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the analgesic effect of oral sucrose and/or music in preterm neonates: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.
To compare the analgesic effects of sucrose, music, and their combination on venipuncture's pain in preterm neonates. ⋯ Music could relief pain 30 s after the venipuncture completion but not during the venipuncture. A more prolonged period of playing music is recommended to evaluate the analgesic effects of music in preterm neonates in future studies.
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Complement Ther Med · Dec 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause. ⋯ The findings indicated that the foot reflexology technique can be effective for reducing women's depression during menopause. However, considering the study's limitations, including a small sample size and no intervention in the control group, more studies are needed to verify the findings.
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Complement Ther Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialTai Chi in Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
To determine the feasibility, acceptability and effects of a 12-week Tai Chi exercise program on cardiometabolic risk factors and quality of life in community-dwelling Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome. ⋯ The study intervention was feasible and acceptable for Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome. While not powered to find statistically significant differences, positive and negative changes were observed in some cardiometabolic risk factors and quality of life. Further investigation with a larger sample size and longer study period is needed to explore potential environmental factors that may have influenced the study results.
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Complement Ther Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effect of mindfulness training prior to total joint arthroplasty on post-operative pain and physical function: A randomised controlled trial.
To evaluate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in improving pain and physical function following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). ⋯ MBSR improves post-surgery pain and function in people with psychological distress undergoing TJA. Further research is required to examine potential barriers to broader implementation and uptake.
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Complement Ther Med · Jun 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialThe effects of music on anxiety and pain in patients during carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial.
Music can be used as an alternative method to decrease anxiety in awake patients during surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that listening to music during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) under regional anesthesia decreases the patient's anxiety and pain. ⋯ Music use in CEA under regional anesthesia increased intraoperative patient anxiety, and had no effect on intraoperative and postoperative pain or patient satisfaction.