COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

This study looked at whether brief Christian prayer, given in person or virtually, can lower pain and anxiety in adults visiting a family medicine clinic. 180 participants with moderate or higher pain or anxiety were randomly assigned to receive prayer or listen to 5 minutes of r…

This study tested whether a 22-week program combining forest walks, mindfulness, and therapy could reduce stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. 310 participants were randomly assigned to either the forest program or an indoor control. The main goal was to see …

This study tests whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on technique, can improve quality of life in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. 102 survivors with reduced well-being are randomly assigned to one-on-one therapy, group self-help training, or a waiting li…

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, could reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pressure sore risk in 148 adults who had obesity surgery. Participants received EFT sessions, and researchers me…

This study tested whether teaching people with chronic back pain simple craniosacral therapy self-help techniques could reduce their pain and improve function. 76 participants were split into two groups: one learned craniosacral therapy techniques, and the other learned progressi…