CLINICAL RESEARCH POSTER ABSTRACTS (listed alphabetically by author)


Abrams DI, Couey P, Shade SB, Aweeka F, Stamets P.
Antihyperlipidemic effects of Pleurotus Ostreatus (oyster mushrooms) in HIV-infected individuals with antiretroviral-induced hypercholesterolemia: preliminary results.

Abrams DI, Vizoso HP, Shade SB, Jay C, Kelly ME, Benowitz N.
Vaporization as a smokeless cannabis delivery system: a pilot study.

Achterberg J, Richards T, Salomie IA, Cooke K.
Individual recipients' functional brain changes during distant healing intentionality: an fMRI analysis.

Anca MH, Kerten A.
Gyro-Kinetics: a preventive rehabilitation method in Parkinson's disease.

Balneaves LG, Ohlen J, Bottorff JL, Brazier A.
CAM decision-making by individuals living with cancer: the role of social networks.

Benn R, Moura V, Sill M.
Mind-body skills for women with a history of abuse: a pilot intervention study.

Benn R, Rosaen C, Motyka B, Sen A.
A randomized control trial of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on social-emotional outcomes and academic performance in middle school students.

Berman S, Eichelsdorf P, Yim D, Elmer G, Wenner C.
A four species delayed release probiotic supplement enhances phagocytosis by monocytes and neutrophils in a healthy, nonelderly adult population.

Berman SM, Jarcho J, Suyenobu B, Chang I, Naliboff B, Mayer EA.
Brain activity associated with placebo-mediated symptom improvement in irritable bowel syndrome.

Calabrese C, Ritenbaugh C, Sutherland E, Lommen E, Mist S, Aickin M.
Naturopathic Medicine for Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Phase II Whole System RCT.

Cambron JA, Dexheimer JM, Coe P, Swenson R.
Side effects of massage therapy: a pilot study.

Carlson LE, Garland S, Cook S, Lansdell L, Speca M, Goodey E.
Post-traumatic growth, spirituality and psycholgoical symptomatology in cancer outpatients participating in mindfulness-based stress reduction and healing arts programs.

Carrieri-Kohlman V, Donesky-Cuenco D, Nguyen HQ, Park SK, Jacobs B.
Efficacy of yoga for self-management of dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Cherkin D, Sherman K, Erro J, Deyo R.
The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on persons with chronic low back pain: intriguing results from a pilot study.

Di Duro, Joseph O.
Pain evoked potential processing in manipulative care: a case series.

Eisenberg DM, Post DE, Davis RB, Connelly MT, Legedza MT, Hrbek AL, Prosser LA, Buring JE, Inui T, Cherkin DC.
Addition of choice of complementary therapies to usual care for acute low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Eisendrath S, McLane M.
Treatment resistant depression: a pilot study of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Elsas SM, Sung S, Randall-Stitt CA, White G.
A mind-body approach to epilepsy renders first study patient seizure free.

Finnell JS, Yim D, Nandi A, Gunarni P, Sasagawa M, Rosenblatt KP, Wenner CA.
Influence of Polysaccharide Krestin¨ extract of Trametes versicolor on protein. expression in human primary peripheral blood lymphocytes.

Garland SN, Carlson LE, Simpson S.
Effects of a psychosocial multimodal retreat program on the marital relationship and quality of life of palliative cancer patients and their partners.

Glick R, Day R, Stone D, Cortazzo M.
Prolotherapy for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

Goertz C, Niemtzow R, Burns S, Fritts M, Crawford C, Jonas W.
Auricular acupuncture in the treatment of acute pain syndromes: a pilot study.

Harris RE, Jeter J, Chan P, Higgins P, Kong S, Fazel R, Bramson C, Gillespie B.
Using acupressure to modify alertness in the classroom: a single-blind, randomized, crossover trial.

Hecht FM, Uma SD, Rao R, Shruddha KS, Nagendra HR, Acree M, Burke A, Sangamitra I, Nagarathna R.
A randomized, controlled trial of yoga in HIV.

Horton J, Iverson A, Helmke K, Mitzdorf U.
Visual imagery during hypnosis for the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus: a pilot study.

Huber R, Ditfurth A, Amann F, KŸmmerer K, Rostock M, Trittler R, Merfort I.
Tormentill for active ulcerative colitis Ð a pilot study.

Jacobs B, Avins A, Epel E, Acree M, Maurer S, Goldberg H, Miaskowski C.
Iyengar yoga for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Jacobs B, Mehling W, Acree M, West J, Acquah J, Burns B, Chapman J, Hecht F.
Acupuncture and massage reduce post-operative pain among cancer patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Kelly A, Cady R, Ireland M, Khan K.
High prevalence of allergic disorders and subtle immune abnormalities in children with complex medical problems.

Lee H, Lee JY, Kim YJ, Lee H, Yin C, Kim KM, Kil JH, Kwon K, Lim S, Park HJ.
Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis; a pilot, randomised, waiting list controlled trial.

LŽgarŽ F, Stacey D, Dodin S, O'Connor A, Richer M, Tapp S.
Decision support for menopausal women considering the use of natural health products: a needs assessment with proposed interventions.

Levine RA, Mandel SS, Nunez R, Pocock JR, Ball RM, Seidman MD, Rodriguez AI.
Randomized controlled clinical trial testing complementary and alternative medicine therapies to alleviate chronic low back pain.

Levine RA, St. Paul J, Eckert E, Rau BJA, Lang DR, Tashman S, Peterson EL, Conrad KA, Mitsias P, Rodriguez AI.
St. John neuromuscular therapy is effective in reducing symptoms of intractable headache: a complementary and integrative medicine pilot study.

Liebowitz RS, Wolever RQ, Smith L, Brantley J, Moon S, Edelman D, Olsen M, Jeffreys AS, Oddone EZ, Gaudet TW.
The effect of mind-body techniques on resilience: the multidimensional integrative medicine intervention to improve cardiovascular risk.

Link LB, Jacobson JS.
Adherence to a raw vegan diet.

Litt MD, Kreutzer D, Shafer D.
Alterations of inflammatory cytokines in temporomandibular dysfunction as a function of cognitive-behavioral treatment

Marc I, Rainville P, Verreault R, Vaillancourt L, Masse B, Dodin S.
Reduction of pain medication during first-trimester surgical abortion by a brief hypnotic intervention.

Markell M, Bregman J, Lesser M, Lukin M, Spritzer L, Blank L, Rosof B.
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) by families of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): frequency, source of information, reasons for use & for discontinuation of therapy.

McMakin CR, Gregory WM, Phillips TM.
Cytokine changes with microcurrent treatment of fibromyalgia associated with cervical spine trauma.

Mehling W, Jacobs B, Acree M, West J, Acquah L, Burns B, Chapman J, Hecht F.
Acupuncture and massage improve patient satisfaction in post-operative hospitalized cancer patients: data from a randomized controlled pilot study.

Menard MB.
Immediate effect of massage on pain sensation and unpleasantness: a case series.

Michalsen A, Cesur …, Afra D, LŸdtke R, Dobos G.
Leeches in osteoarthritis of the thumb: a randomized clinical trial.

Moritz S, Kelly M, Angen M, Rickhi B, Quan H, Toews J.
A home-based spirituality education programme: qualitative exploration of participants' experiences.

Oken BS, Kishiyama SS, Zajdel D, Flegal K.
Adherence to yoga and exercise interventions in a 6-month clinical trial: effects of mood, fatigue, and personalitˆ.

Park J, White AR, James MA, Hemsley AG, Johnson P, Chambers J, Ernst E.
Acupuncture for sub-acute stroke rehabilitation: a sham controlled, subject- and assessor-blind, randomized trial.

Paul-Labrador MJ, Polk D, Kirschner J, Qiao Y, Xuling Ma, Velasquez I, Bairey CN.
Traditional acupuncture improves heart rate variability in coronary artery disease subjects: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Pradhan EK, Berman B, Gilpin AK, Hochberg M, Handwerger B.
Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Rausch SM, Johnson SK, Diamond BJ, Kaufman M, Shiflett SC, Graves L.
The effect of gingko biloba on functional measures in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.

Robert D, Cadogan OU, Erasmus U, Skoda I, Tamayo C.
Effect of a unique oil formulation in physical endurance: a step forward in the use and benefits of essential fatty acids.

Rosaen C, Benn R.
Adolescent students' experience of meditation: a qualitative study.

Lu N, Ferrauiola W, Smith J, Rusiewicz A.
Efficacy of a traditional Chinese medicine based lifestyle intervention for weight loss.

Shelley B, Smith B, Leahigh L, Vanleit B, Young J.
Positive health effects of a low-cost mindfulness-based stress reduction program in New Mexico.

Shen Y, Goddard G.
fMRI shows specific brain areas activated with acupuncture (large intestine 4) in patients with myofascial pain of the jaw muscles: a pilot study.

Stange R.
Fasting therapy improves insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in patients with the metabolic syndrome.

Stoll ST, White HD, Meyer PM, Cipher D, Cruser DA, King HH.
Efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: a pilot study.

Taibi DM, Bourguignon C, Taylor AG.
A randomized clinical trial of the effects of Valerian on sleep disturbances in persons with arthritis.

Taylor AG, Bourguignon C.
Effects of static magnetic fields and negative affect on pain and functional status in persons with fibromyalgia.

Taylor AG, Vincent HK, Bourguignon C.
Association of a novel dietary "phytochemical index" with measures of inflammation and oxidative stress in obese young adults.

Taylor-Piliae RE, Haskell WL, Sivarajan ES.
Blood pressure, heart rate and aerobic endurance in response to tai chi exercise in ethnic Chinese with cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Tindle HA, Rigotti NA, Barbeau EM, Davis RB, Park E, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RA.
Guided imagery for smoking cessation: a pilot randomized trial.

Toupin AK, Ehrmann Feldman D, Zunzunegui MV, Descarreaux M, Duffy C.
Types of complementary and alternative health care used by children with various physical disabilities and perceived effectiveness.

Walker EM, Rodriguez AI, Levine RA.
Acupuncture for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy: a preliminary report.

Wolever RO, Best JL, Sheets VL, Davis J, Psujek J, Liebowitz R, Kristeller JL.
Bio-behavioral outcomes of a mindfulness-based intervention for binge eating disorder.

Wong YO, Sung R*, Wong E, Leung TF, Li A, Cheung KL, Lam SY, So KT, Fok TF, Fung KP, Leung PC.
Efficacy of the chinese herbal formula CUF2 in the treatment of childhood asthma: animal study and a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Yang Y, DeCelle S, Reed M, Rosengren K, Schlagal R, Greene J.
My life is my art: Lived experiences of older adults practicing Taiji (Tái Chi) and Qigong (Chí Kung).

Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Grubisich S, Reed M, Rosengren K.
The effect of a 6-month Taiji (Tái Chi) and Qigong (Chí Kung) intervention on older adults' lower body strength and balance behaviors.

Zick SM, Al-Rawi S, Normolle D, Djuric Z, Ruffin M.
Phase I single dose pharmacokinetic trial of an encapsulated ginger standardized to 5%-6-ginerol.

 

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