COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

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 learning gentle craniosacral therapy (CST) self-help techniques can reduce chronic back pain better than progressive muscle relaxation. 76 adults with long-term back pain took part in group lessons over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if CST self-help is a…

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 looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping therapy) can help people who had obesity surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had the surgery took part. The results will show if this simple, drug-free appr…

This study tested whether combining forest therapy (mindful walks in nature) with mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. About 310 participants aged 18 to 65 with high sensory-processing sensitivity were randomly assigned t…