Research Results
Major Clinical Trial Results
Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain
Acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than usual care in managing low back pain. Published in Archives of Internal Medicine 2009. More
Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM):
The largest clinical trial to evaluate the effect of the dietary supplement, Ginkgo biloba, on the development of dementia and Alzheimer's. Published in JAMA 2008. More
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT):
A primary and ancillary study on glucosamine and/or chondroitin for the treatment of pain and structural damage associated with knee osteoarthritis. Published in NEJM 2006 and Arthritis Rheum 2008. More
Echinacea for the Prevention and Treatment of Colds in Adults
A two phase, randomized placebo-controlled trial that tested different preparations of Echinacea (E. angustifolia) for the prevention and treatment of common colds in adults. Published in NEJM 2005. More
Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This large, landmark study examined the ability of acupuncture to relieve pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Published in Ann Intern Med 2004. More
St. John's Wort and Depression
A randomized, double-blind trial that compared a standardized preparation of St. John's Wort (H. perforatum) with a placebo and sertraline, for the treatment of major depression. Published in JAMA 2002. More
Recent Study Results Spotlighted
Chinese Herbal Medicine May Benefit People With Pre-Diabetes (Oct 2009)
Study of Traditional and Simulated Acupuncture Pain Relief Mechanisms (Sep 2009)
Study of Cranberry Juice with Antibiotics for Recurrent UTI (Jul 2009)
Many Older People Use Both Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements (Jun 2009)
Red Yeast Rice May Help High Cholesterol Patients Who Can't Take Statin Drugs (Jun 2009)
Chromium Picolinate Does Not Improve Key Features of Metabolic Syndrome (Jun 2009)
Translating CAM Research Results Into Clinical Practice… (Apr 2009)
Researchers Investigate Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Pineapple Extract (Mar 2009)
More Research Results
More Published Research
- Cochrane Collaboration Complementary Medicine Reviews
- NCCAM-funded studies in PubMed
- CAM on PubMed®
- NCCAM Staff Bibliography
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) Database (Office of Dietary Supplements)
- Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research (Office of Dietary Supplements)
