QiGong / Neigong

A randomized controlled trial of qigong exercise on fatigue symptoms, functioning, and telomerase activity in persons with chronic fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome Rainbow T H Ho 1, Jessie S M Chan, Chong-Wen Wang, Benson W M Lau, Kwok Fai So, Li Ping Yuen, Jonathan S T Sham, Cecilia L W Chan

Researching the Benefits of Mind-Body Practice by Investigating Genetic Expression
 Roger Jahnke, OMD. The Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi.

Introductory Articles on Qigong and Energy Medicine
 Qigong Institute website: Scientific Basis of Qigong and Energy Medicine page.

A Pilot Study of External Qigong Therapy for Patients with Fibromyalgia(PDF 181KB)
 Kevin Chen, et. al. Originally published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2006) Vol 12, No. 9

Qigong - Energy Medicine for the New Millennium (PDF 72KB)
 Tom Rogers, President of the Qigong Institute. Originally published in Qi Magazine.

Multifaceted Health Benefits of Medical Qigong (PDF 69KB) - Kenneth M. Sancier PhD and Devatara Holman MS. MA. LAc Originally Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004) Vol 10, No. 1

Electrodermal Measurements for Monitoring the Effects of a Qigong Workshop (PDF 574KB)- by Kenneth M. Sancier PhD. Originally Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2003) Vol 9, No. 2

Anti-Aging Benefits of Qigong - by Kenneth M. Sancier PhD. Originally Published in: Journal of the International Society of Life Information Science,14 (1) 12-21 (1996).

Integrative Tumor Board: Advanced Breast Cancer (PDF 124KB) Kevin papers Ph.D. and Binhui He

Review of Qigong Therapy for Cancer Treatment  (PDF 531KB) Kevin Chen Ph.D. and Raphael Yeung Originally Published in: Journal of the International Society of Life Information Science,20 (2) 2002.

A Preliminary Study of the Effect of External Qigong on Lymphoma Growth in Mice  (PDF 1,381KB) by Kevin Chen Ph.D., Samuel C. Shiflett, Nicholas M. Ponzio, Binhui He, Deborah K. Elliott and Steven E. Keller. Originally Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2002) Vol 8, No. 5, pp. 615-621.

The Wonders and Mysteries of Qi  (PDF 138KB) A book Review by Kevin Chen Ph.D. Originally Published in: Journal of Scientific Exploration. 2002;16(3)

External Qigong Therapy for Chronic Orofacial Pain  (PDF 134KB) Kevin Chen Ph.D., Joseph J. Marbach D.D.S., Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Originally Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2002) Vol 8, No. 5, pp. 532-534.

Use of Qigong Therapy in the Detoxification of Heroin Addicts  (PDF 153KB) Kevin Chen Ph.D., Ming Li, Zhixian Mo M.D.     Originally Published in: Alternative Therapies, Jan/Feb 2002, Vol. 8, No. 1.

Exploratory Studies of External Qi in China  (PDF 227KB) by Kevin Chen Ph.D. and Zhongpeng Lin Originally Published in: Journal of the International Society of Life Information Science,20 (2) 2002.

THE EFFECT OF QIGONG ON THERAPEUTIC BALANCING MEASURED BY ELECTROACUPUNCTURE ACCORDING TO VOLL (EAV): A PRELIMINARY STUDY (PDF 595KB) Kenneth M. Sancier PhD. Originally Published in: Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, International Journal. 1994; vol.19

Medical Applications of Qigong and Emitted Qi on Humans, Animals, Cell Cultures and Plants: Review of Selected Scientific Research  (PDF 905KB) Kenneth M. Sancier PhD. and Bingkun Hu PhD.; Published in The American Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 19, No. 4, 1991

Qigong and Neurological Illness (PDF 150KB) Kenneth M. Sancier; Published in Alternative and Complementary Treatments in Neurologic Illness. By Michael I. Weintraub,, Chapter 15, pp 197-220 (2001), and reprinted with the permission from Elsevier.

Search for Medical Applications of Qigong With the Computerized Qigong Database? (PDF 84KB) by Kenneth M. Sancier PhD.; Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2001) vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 93-95.

Therapeutic Benefits of Qigong Exercises in Combination with Drugs  (PDF 149KB)  Kenneth M. Sancier PhD. Originally Published in: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (1999) Vol 5, No. 4, pp. 383-389.

Medical Applications of Qigong (PDF 661KB) Kenneth M. Sancier PhD.; published in "Alternative Therapies January, 1996, Vol 2. No.1.

An Analytic Review of Studies on Measuring Effects of External Qi in China (PDF 169KB) 
 Kevin Chen, Ph.D. MPH; Originally Published in Alternative Therapies. July/Aug 2004, VOL. 10. No.4.

A Case Study of Simultaneous Recovery From Multiple Physical Symptoms with Medical Qigong Therapy
 Kevin Chen, Ph.D. MPH; Originally Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004) Vol 10, No. 1.

Oh B, Butow P, Mullan B, et al. Impact of medical Qigong on quality of life, fatigue, mood and inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Oncol. Mar 2010;21(3):608-614.

Oh B, Butow P, Mullan B, et al. Medical Qigong for cancer patients: pilot study of impact on quality of life, side effects of treatment and inflammation. Am J Chin Med. 2008;36(3):459-472.

Yang Y. The relation between wuji, taiji, and qigong. Available at: http://www.centerfortaiji.com.

Loh SH. Qigong therapy in the treatment of metastatic colon cancer. Altern Ther Health Med. Jul 1999;5(4):112, 111.

Lee MS, Chen KW, Sancier KM, et al. Qigong for cancer treatment: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Acta Oncol. 2007;46(6):717-722.

Lee MS, Lim HJ, Lee MS. Impact of qigong exercise on self-efficacy and other cognitive perceptual variables in patients with essential hypertension. J Altern Complement Med. Aug 2004;10(4):675-680.

Lynch M, Sawynok J, Hiew C, et al. A randomized controlled trial of qigong for fibromyalgia. Arthritis Res Ther. Aug 3 2012;14(4):R178.

Ho RT, Chan JS, Wang CW, et al. A randomized controlled trial of qigong exercise on fatigue symptoms, functioning, and telomerase activity in persons with chronic fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome. Ann Behav Med. Oct 2012;44(2):160-170.

Biesinger E, Kipman U, Schatz S, et al. Qigong for the treatment of tinnitus: a prospective randomized controlled study. J Psychosom Res. Sep 2010;69(3):299-304.

Tsang HW, Tsang WW, Jones AY, et al. Psycho-physical and neurophysiological effects of qigong on depressed elders with chronic illness. Aging Ment Health. 2013;17(3):336-48.

Yeh SC, Chang MY. The effect of Qigong on menopausal symptoms and quality of sleep for perimenopausal women: a preliminary observational study. J Altern Complement Med. Jun 2012;18(6):567-575.

Tsai YK, Chen HH, Lin IH, et al. Qigong improving physical status in middle-aged women. West J Nurs Res. Dec 2008;30(8):915-927.

Chan AW, Lee A, Suen LK, et al. Tai chi Qigong improves lung functions and activity tolerance in COPD clients: a single blind, randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. Feb 2011;19(1):3-11.

Lee MS, Lee MS, Choi ES, et al. Effects of Qigong on blood pressure, blood pressure determinants and ventilatory function in middle-aged patients with essential hypertension. Am J Chin Med. 2003;31(3):489-497.

Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Rosengren KS, et al. Effects of a Taiji and Qigong intervention on the antibody response to influenza vaccine in older adults. Am J Chin Med. 2007;35(4):597-607.

Yang Y, Verkuilen JV, Rosengren KS, et al. Effect of combined Taiji and Qigong training on balance mechanisms: a randomized controlled trial of older adults. Med Sci Monit. Aug 2007;13(8):CR339-348.

Jahnke RA, Larkey LK, Rogers C. Dissemination and benefits of a replicable Tai Chi and Qigong program for older adults. Geriatr Nurs. Jul-Aug 2010;31(4):272-280.

Chao YF, Chen SY, Lan C, et al. The cardiorespiratory response and energy expenditure of Tai-Chi-Qui-Gong. Am J Chin Med. 2002;30(4):451-461.

Lan C, Chou SW, Chen SY, et al. The aerobic capacity and ventilatory efficiency during exercise in Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan practitioners. Am J Chin Med. 2004;32(1):141-150.

Navarro M. Qigong Improves Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. 9th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO). Presented October 8, 2012.2012.

Lee TI, Chen HH, Yeh ML. Effects of chan-chuang qigong on improving symptom and psychological distress in chemotherapy patients. Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(1):37-46.

Oh B, Butow PN, Mullan BA, et al. Effect of medical Qigong on cognitive function, quality of life, and a biomarker of inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer. Jun 2012;20(6):1235-1242.

Chen K, Yeung R. Exploratory studies of Qigong therapy for cancer in China. Integr Cancer Ther. Dec 2002;1(4):345-370.

Chen KW, Shiflett SC, Ponzio NM, et al. A preliminary study of the effect of external qigong on lymphoma growth in mice. J Altern Complement Med. Oct 2002;8(5):615-621.

Yan X, Li F, Dozmorov I, et al. External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong induces cell death and gene expression alterations promoting apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, migration and glucose metabolism in small-cell lung cancer cells. Mol Cell Biochem. Apr 2012;363(1-2):245-255.

Yan X, Shen H, Jiang H, et al. External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong Induces apoptosis and inhibits migration and invasion of estrogen-independent breast cancer cells through suppression of Akt/NF-kB signaling. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2010;25(2-3):263-270.

Yeh ML, Lee TI, Chen HH, et al. The influences of Chan-Chuang qi-gong therapy on complete blood cell counts in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Cancer Nurs. Mar-Apr 2006;29(2):149-155.

Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Rosengren KS, et al. Effects of a traditional Taiji/Qigong curriculum on older adults’ immune response to influenza vaccine. Med Sport Sci. 2008;52:64-76.

Lee S. Chinese hypnosis can cause qigong induced mental disorders. BMJ. Mar 18 2000;320(7237):803.

Ng BY. Qigong-induced mental disorders: a review. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. Apr 1999;33(2):197-206.

Xu SH. Psychophysiological reactions associated with qigong therapy. Chin Med J (Engl). Mar 1994;107(3):230-233.

Oh B, Butow P, Mullan B, et al. A critical review of the effects of medical Qigong on quality of life, immune function, and survival in cancer patients. Integr Cancer Ther. Jun 2012;11(2):101-110.

Oh B, Choi SM, Inamori A, Rosenthal D, Yeung A. Effects of qigong on depression: a systemic review. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:134737.

Chen Z, Meng Z, Milbury K, et al. Qigong improves quality of life in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer: results of a randomized controlled trial. Cancer. 2013 May 1;119(9):1690-8.

Fong SS, Ng SS, Luk WS, et al. Effects of Qigong Exercise on Upper Limb Lymphedema and Blood Flow in Survivors of Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2014 Jan;13(1):54-61.

Brosseau L, Taki J, Desjardins B, et al. The Ottawa panel clinical practice guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis. Part one: introduction, and mind-body exercise programs. Clin Rehabil. May 2017;31(5):582-595.

Larkey LK, Roe DJ, Smith L, et al. Exploratory outcome assessment of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on breast cancer survivors. Complement Ther Med. Dec 2016;29:196-203.

Vanderbyl BL, Mayer MJ, Nash C, et al. A comparison of the effects of medical Qigong and standard exercise therapy on symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced cancer. Support Care Cancer. Jun 2017;25(6):1749-1758.

Chan JS, Li A, Ng SM, et al. Adiponectin Potentially Contributes to the Antidepressive Effects of Baduanjin Qigong Exercise in Women With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Like Illness. Cell Transplant. Mar 13 2017;26(3):493-501.

Oh B, Yeung A, Klein P, et al. Accreditation Standard Guideline Initiative for Tai Chi and Qigong Instructors and Training Institutions. Medicines (Basel). Jun 8 2018;5(2):51.

Jiao J, Russell IJ, Wang W, Wang J, Zhao YY, Jiang Q. Ba-Duan-Jin alleviates pain and fibromyalgia-related symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: results of a randomised controlled trial. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2019 Nov-Dec;37(6):953-962.

Tang SK, Tse MMY, Leung SF, Fotis T. The effectiveness, suitability, and sustainability of non-pharmacological methods of managing pain in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 2019 Nov 8;19(1):1488.

Guo L, Kong Z, Zhang Y. Qigong-Based Therapy for Treating Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Mar 7;16(5):826.

Rodrigues JM, Mestre M, Fredes LI. Qigong in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. J Integr Med. 2019 Jul;17(4):250-260.

Lu Y, Qu HQ, Chen FY, et al. Effect of Baduanjin Qigong Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Oncol Res Treat. 2019;42(9):431-439.

Ying W, Min QW, Lei T, Na ZX, Li L, Jing L. The health effects of Baduanjin exercise (a type of Qigong exercise) in breast cancer survivors: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2019 Apr;39:90-97.

Osypiuk K, Ligibel J, Giobbie-Hurder A, et al. Qigong Mind-Body Exercise as a Biopsychosocial Therapy for Persistent Post-Surgical Pain in Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2020 Jan-Dec;19:1534735419893766.

Myers JS, Mitchell M, Krigel S, et al. Qigong intervention for breast cancer survivors with complaints of decreased cognitive function. Support Care Cancer. 2019 Apr;27(4):1395-1403.

Dong X, Wang X, Jia N, et al. A comparison between Qigong exercise and cycle ergometer exercise for the rehabilitation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial (CONSORT). Medicine (Baltimore). May 28 2021;100(21):e26010.

Chen S, Zhang Y, Wang YT, et al. The effect of Qigong-based therapy on patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. Dec 2020;34(12):1436-1448.

Qi D, Wong NML, Shao R, et al. Qigong exercise enhances cognitive functions in the elderly via an interleukin-6-hippocampus pathway: A randomized active-controlled trial. Brain Behav Immun. Jul 2021;95:381-390.

Vargas-Román K, De la Fuente-Solana EI, Cortés-Martín J, et al. Effect of a 16-Session Qigong Program in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med. Jun 14 2022;11(12).

Quixadá AP, Miranda JGV, Osypiuk K, et al. Qigong Training Positively Impacts Both Posture and Mood in Breast Cancer Survivors With Persistent Post-surgical Pain: Support for an Embodied Cognition Paradigm. Front Psychol. 2022;13:800727.

Wayne PM, Hausdorff JM, Lough M, Gow BJ, Lipsitz L, Novak V, Macklin EA, Peng CK, Manor B. Tai Chi training may reduce dual task gait variability, a potential mediator of fall risk, in healthy older adults: cross-sectional and randomized trial studies. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 9:332. 

Langevin HM, Schnyer R, MacPherson H, Davis R, Harris RE, Napadow V, Wayne PM, Milley RJ, Lao L, Stener-Victorin E, Kong JT, Hammerschlag R. Manual and electrical needle stimulation in acupuncture research: pitfalls and challenges of heterogeneity. J Altern Complement Med. 2015 Mar;21(3):113-28. 

O'Connor BB, Eisenberg DM, Buring JE, Liang CL, Osypiuk K, Levy DB, Wayne PM. Within-team Patterns of Communication and Referral in Multimodal Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients by an Integrative Care Team. Glob Adv Health Med. 2015 Mar;4(2):36-45. 

Yang GY, Wang LQ, Ren J, Zhang Y, Li ML, Zhu YT, Luo J, Cheng YJ, Li WY, Wayne PM, Liu JP. Evidence base of clinical studies on Tai Chi: a bibliometric analysis. PLoS One. 2015 Mar 16;10(3):e0120655. 

Jacobson EE, Meleger AL, Bonato P, Wayne PM, Langevin HM, Kaptchuk TJ, Davis RB. Structural integration as an adjunct to outpatient rehabilitation for chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized pilot clinical trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:813418. 

Wayne PM, Berkowitz DL, Litrownik DE, Buring JE, Yeh GY. What do we really know about the safety of tai chi?: A systematic review of adverse event reports in randomized trials. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Dec;95(12):2470-83. 

Wayne PM, Gow BJ, Costa MD, Peng CK, Lipsitz LA, Hausdorff JM, Davis RB, Walsh JN, Lough M, Novak V, Yeh GY, Ahn AC, Macklin EA, Manor B. Complexity-Based Measures Inform Effects of Tai Chi Training on Standing Postural Control: Cross-Sectional and Randomized Trial Studies. PLoS One. 2014 Dec 10;9(12):e114731. 

Wells RE, Burch R, Paulsen RH, Wayne PM, Houle TT, Loder E. Meditation for migraines: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Headache. 2014 Oct;54(9):1484-95. 

Manor B, Lough M, Gagnon MM, Cupples A, Wayne PM, Lipsitz LA. Functional benefits of tai chi training in senior housing facilities. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Aug;62(8):1484-9. 

Yeh GY, Wayne PM, Litrownik D, Roberts DH, Davis RB, Moy ML. Tai chi mind-body exercise in patients with COPD: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2014 Aug 28;15:337. 

Wayne PM, Walsh JN, Taylor-Piliae RE, Wells RE, Papp KV, Donovan NJ, Yeh GY. Effect of tai chi on cognitive performance in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Jan;62(1):25-39. 

Manor B, Lipsitz LA, Peng CK, Wayne, PM, Li L. Complexity-based measures inform tai chi's impact on standing postural control in older adults with peripheral neuropathy. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Apr 16;13:87. 

Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Wayne PM, Stevenson LW, Davis RB, Phillips RS, Forman D. Tai chi in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Congest Heart Fail. 2013 Mar-Apr;19(2):77-84. 

Wayne PM, Manor B, Novak V, Costa M, Hausdorff JM, Goldberger AL, Ahn AC, Yeh GY, Peng CK, Lough M, Davis RB, Quilty MT, Lipsitz LA. A systems biology approach to studying tai chi, physiological complexity and healthy aging: design and rationale of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2013 Jan;34(1):21-34. 

Lu WD, Matulonis UA, Dunn JE, Doherty-Gilman A, Dean-Clower E, Goodman A, Davis, RB, Buring JE, Wayne PM, Rosenthal DS, Penson RT. The feasibility and effects of acupuncture on quality of life scores during chemotherapy in ovarian cancer: results from a pilot randomized sham-controlled trial. Med Acupunct. 2012 Dec;24(4):233-240. 

Yeung A, Lepoutre V, Wayne PM, Yeh G, Slipp LE, Fava M, Denninger JW, Benson H, Fricchione GL. Tai chi treatment for depressed Chinese Americans: a pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Oct;91(10):863-70. 

Lu WD, Wayne PM, Davis RB, Buring JE, Li H, Goguen LA, Rosenthal DS, Tishler RB, Posner MR, Haddad RI. Acupuncture for dysphagia after chemoradiation in head and neck cancer: rationale and design of a randomized, sham-controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2012 Jul;33(4):700-11. 

Wayne PM, Kiel DP; Buring JE, Connors EM, BonatoP, Yeh GY, CohenCJ, Mancinelli C, Davis RB. Impact of tai chi exercise on multiple fracture-related risk factors in post-menopausal osteopenic women: a pilot pragmatic, randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Jan 30;12:7. 

Yeh GY, McCarthy EP, Wayne PM, Stevenson LW, Wood MJ, Forman D, Goldberger A, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Tai chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Apr 25;171(8):750-7. 

Langevin HM, Wayne PM, Macpherson H, Schyner RM, Milley R, Napadow V, Lao LX, Park JB, Harris R, Cohen M, Sherman KJ, Haramati A, Hammerschlag R. Paradoxes in acupuncture research: strategies for moving forward. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:180805. 

Yeh GY, Roberts DH, Wayne PM, Davis RB, Quilty MT, Phillips RS. Tai chi exercise for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study. Respir Care. 2010 Nov;55(11):1475-82. 

Lu WD, Posner MR, Wayne PM, Rosenthal DS, Haddad RI. Acupuncture for dysphagia after chemoradiation therapy in head and neck cancer: a case series report. Integr Cancer Ther. 2010 Sep;9(3):284-90. 

Wayne PM, Buring JE, Davis RB, Connors EM, Bonato P, Patritti B, Fischer M, Yeh GY, Cohen CJ, Carroll D, Kiel DP. Tai chi for osteopenic women: design and rationale of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Mar 1;11:40. 

Wayne PM, Hammerschlag R, German JS, Chapman T. Attitudes and interests toward research among students at two colleges of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Explore (NY). 2010 Jan-Feb;6(1):22-8. 

Ahn A, Schyner RN, Conboy L, Wayne PM. Electrodermal measures of jing-well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Dec;15(12):1293-305. 

Birdee, GS, Wayne PM, Davis RB, Phillips RS, Yeh GY. Tai chi and qigong for health: patterns of use in the United States. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Sep;15(9):969-73. 

Wayne PM, Hammerschlag R, Langevin HM, Napadow V, Park JJ, Schyner RN. Resolving paradoxes in acupuncture research: a roundtable discussion. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Sep;15(9):1039-44. 

Birdee, GS, Yeh GY, Wayne PM, Phillips RS, Gardiner P. Clinical applications of yoga for the pediatric population: a systematic review. Acad Pediatr. 2009 Jul-Aug;9(4):212-220.e1-9. 

Lu WD, Matulonis UA, Doherty-Gilman A, Lee H, Dean-Clower E, Rosulek A, Gibson C, Goodman A, Davis RB, Buring JE, Wayne PM, Rosenthal DS, Penson RT. Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in patients with gynecologic malignancies: a pilot randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Jul;15(7):745-53. 

Yeh GY, Wang CC, Wayne PM, Phillips R. Tai chi exercise for patients with cardiovascular conditions and risk factors: a systematic review. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2009 May-Jun;29(3):152-60. 

Pease M, Sollom R, Wayne PM. Acupuncture for refugees with post-traumatic stress disorder: initial experiences establishing a community clinic. Explore (NY). 2009 Jan-Feb;5(1):51-4. 

Wayne PM, Kerr C, Schnyer RN, Legedza A, Savetsky German J, Shields MH, Davis RB, Buring JE, Conboy LA, Highfield E, Parton B, Thomas P, Laufer MR. Japanese-style acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain in adolescents and young women: results of a randomized sham-controlled trial. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Oct;21(5):247-57. 

Schyner R, Lao L, Hammerschlag R, Wayne PM, Langevin H, Napadow V, Harris R, Park J, Milley R, Cohen M, MacPherson H. Society for Acupuncture Research 2007 Conference Report: The Status and Future of Acupuncture Research: 10 Years Post-NIH Consensus Conference. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Sep;14(7):859-60. 

Conboy L, Quilty MT, Kerr C, Shaw J, Wayne PM. A qualitative analysis of adolescents' experiences of active and sham Japanese-style acupuncture protocols administered in a clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jul;14(6):699-705. 

Kaptchuk TJ, Kelley JM, Deykin A, Wayne PM, Lasagna LC, Epstein IO, Kirsch I, Wechsler ME. Do "placebo responders" exist? Contemp Clin Trials. 2008 Jul;29(4):587-95. 

Yeh GY, Mietus JE, Peng CK, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Wayne PM, Goldberger AL, Thomas RS. Enhancement of sleep stability with tai chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure: preliminary findings using an ECG-based spectrogram method. Sleep Med. 2008 Jul;9(5):527-36. 

Schnyer RN, Iuliano D, Kay J, Shields M, Wayne PM. Development of protocols for randomized sham-controlled trials of complex treatment interventions: Japanese acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jun;14(5):515-22. 

Ahn AC, Colbert AP, Anderson BJ, Martinsen OG, Hammerschlag R, Cina S, Wayne PM, Langevin HM. Electrical properties of acupuncture points and meridians: a systematic review. Bioelectromagnetics. 2008 May;29(4):245-56. 

Wayne PM, Buring JE, Davis RB, Andrews SM, St. John M, Conboy L, Kerr CE, Kaptchuk TJ, Schachter SC. Increasing research capacity at the New England School of Acupuncture through NCCAM-supported faculty and student research training initiatives. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Mar-Apr;14(2):52-8. 

Valaskatgis P, Macklin EA, Schachter SC, Wayne PM. Possible effects of acupuncture on atrial fibrillation and post-herpetic neuralgia -- a case report. Acupunct Med. 2008 Mar;26(1):51-6. 

Wayne PM, Kaptchuk TJ. Challenges inherent to the tai chi research: Part II -- defining the intervention and optimal study design. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Mar;14(2):191-7. 

Yeh GY, Wang CC, Wayne PM, Phillips RS. The effect of tai chi exercise on blood pressure: a systematic review. Prev Cardiol. 2008 Spring;11(2):82-9. 

Wayne PM, Kaptchuk TJ. Challenges inherent to tai chi research: Part I -- tai chi as a complex multi-component intervention. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):95-102. 

Wayne PM, Pensack LY, Connors EM, Buring JE, Davis, RB, Schachter SC, Hrbek A, Kaptchuk TJ, Andrews, SM. Increasing research capacity at the New England School of Acupuncture: building grants management infrastructure as an NCCAM-funded developmental center for research on complementary and alternative medicine. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):56-64. 

Yeh GY, Wayne PM, Phillips RS. Tai chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Med Sport Sci. 2008;52:195-208. 

Nedrow AR, Heitkemper M, Frenkel M, Mann D, Wayne PM, Hughes E. Collaborations between allopathic and complementary and alternative medicine health professionals: four initiatives. Acad Med. 2007 Oct;82(10):962-6. 

Anderson BJ, Haimovici F, Ginsburg, ES, Schust, DJ, Wayne PM. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and acupuncture: clinical efficacy and mechanistic basis. Altern Ther Health Med. 2007 May-Jun;13(3):38-48. 

Schaechter JD, Connell BD, Stason WB, Kaptchuk TJ, Krebs DE, Macklin EA, Schnyer R, Stein J, Scarborough DM, Parker S McGibbon CA, Wayne PM. Correlated change in upper limb function and motor cortex activation after verum and sham acupuncture in patients with chronic stroke. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Jun;13(5):527-32. 

Wayne PM, Krebs DE, Kiel DP, Davis RB, Savetsky-German J, Connelly M, Buring JE. The effects of tai chi on bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 May;88(5):673-80. 

Macklin EA, Wayne PM, Kalish LA, Valaskatgis P, Thompson J, Pian-Smith M, Zhang Q, Stevens S, Goertz C, Prineas RJ, Buczynski B, Zusman RM. Stop Hypertension with the Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP): results of a randomized controlled clinical trial. Hypertension. 2006 Nov;48(5):838-45. 

Highfield E, Kerr C, Laufer M, Schyner R, Thomas P, Wayne PM. Adolescent endometriosis-related pelvic pain treated with acupuncture: two case reports. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Apr;12(3):317-22. 

Schyner RM, Wayne PM, Kaptchuk T, Cheng XM, Zhang ZZ. Standardization of individualized treatments in a randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Mar;12(2):106-9. 

Schnyer RS, Conboy LA, Jacobson E, Mc Knight P, Goddard T, Moscatelli F, Anna T. Legedza A, Kerr C, Kaptchuk TJ, Wayne PM. Development of a Chinese medicine assessment measure: an interdisciplinary approach using the Delphi method. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Dec;11(6):1005-13. 

Wayne PM, Krebs, DE, Macklin EA, Schyner R, Kaptchuk TJ, Parker SW, Scarborough DM, McGibbon CA, Schaechter JD, Stein J, Stason WB. Acupuncture for upper-extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: a randomized sham-controlled study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Dec;86(12):2248-55. 

Wayne PM, Scarborough DM, Krebs DE, Parker SW, Wolf SL, Asmundson L, McGibbon CA. Tai chi for vestibulopathic balance dysfunction: a case study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Mar-Apr;11(2):60-6. 

McGibbon CA, Krebs DE, Parker S, Scarborough DM, Wayne PM, Wolf SL. Tai chi and vestibular rehabilitation improve vestibulopathic gait via different neuromuscular mechanisms: preliminary report. BMC Neurol. 2005 Feb 18;5(1):3. 

McGibbon CA, Krebs DE, Parker S, Scarborough DM, Goldvasser D, Asmundson L, Wayne PM, Wolf SL. Tai chi and vestibular rehabilitation effects on gaze and whole-body stability. J Vestib Res. 2004;14(6):467-78. 

Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Lorell BH, Stevenson LW, Eisenberg DM, Wayne PM, Goldberger Al, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Med. 2004 Oct 15;117(8):541-8. 

Kalish LA, Buczynski B, Connell P, Gemmel A, Goertz C, Macklin EA, Pian-Smith M, Stevens S, Thompson J, Valaskatgis P, Wayne PM, Zusman RM. Stop Hypertension with the Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP): clinical trial design and screening results. Control Clin Trials. 2004 Feb;25(1):76-103. 

Wayne PM, Krebs DE, Parker SW, McGibbon CA, Kaptchuk TJ, Scarborough DS, Gill-Body K, Wolf SL. Can tai chi improve vestibulopathic postural control? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Jan;85(1):142-5. 

Greene PJ, Wayne PM, Kerr CE, Weiger W, Jacobson E, Kaptchuk TJ. The powerful placebo: doubting the doubters. Adv Mind Body Med. 2001 Fall;17(4):298-307; discussion 312-8.

Wayne PM, Kaptchuk TJ. Challenges inherent to the tai chi research: Part II -- defining the intervention and optimal study design. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Mar;14(2):191-7.

Yeh GY, Wang CC, Wayne PM, Phillips RS. The effect of tai chi exercise on blood pressure: a systematic review. Prev Cardiol. 2008 Spring;11(2):82-9.

Wayne PM, Kaptchuk TJ. Challenges inherent to tai chi research: Part I -- tai chi as a complex multi-component intervention. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):95-102.

Wayne PM, Pensack LY, Connors EM, Buring JE, Davis, RB, Schachter SC, Hrbek A, Kaptchuk TJ, Andrews, SM. Increasing research capacity at the New England School of Acupuncture: building grants management infrastructure as an NCCAM-funded developmental center for research on complementary and alternative medicine. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):56-64.

Yeh GY, Wayne PM, Phillips RS. Tai chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Med Sport Sci. 2008;52:195-208.

Wayne PM, Krebs DE, Kiel DP, Davis RB, Savetsky-German J, Connelly M, Buring JE. The effects of tai chi on bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 May;88(5):673-80.

Macklin EA, Wayne PM, Kalish LA, Valaskatgis P, Thompson J, Pian-Smith M, Zhang Q, Stevens S, Goertz C, Prineas RJ, Buczynski B, Zusman RM. Stop Hypertension with the Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP): results of a randomized controlled clinical trial.Hypertension. 2006 Nov;48(5):838-45.

Highfield E, Kerr C, Laufer M, Schyner R, Thomas P, Wayne PM. Adolescent endometriosis-related pelvic pain treated with acupuncture: two case reports. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Apr;12(3):317-22.

Schyner RM, Wayne PM, Kaptchuk T, Cheng XM, Zhang ZZ. Standardization of individualized treatments in a randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Mar;12(2):106-9.

Schnyer RS, Conboy LA, Jacobson E, Mc Knight P, Goddard T, Moscatelli F, Anna T. Legedza A, Kerr C, Kaptchuk TJ, Wayne PM. Development of a Chinese medicine assessment measure: an interdisciplinary approach using the Delphi method. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Dec;11(6):1005-13.

Wayne PM, Krebs, DE, Macklin EA, Schyner R, Kaptchuk TJ, Parker SW, Scarborough DM, McGibbon CA, Schaechter JD, Stein J, Stason WB. Acupuncture for upper-extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: a randomized sham-controlled study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Dec;86(12):2248-55.

Wayne PM, Scarborough DM, Krebs DE, Parker SW, Wolf SL, Asmundson L, McGibbon CA. Tai chi for vestibulopathic balance dysfunction: a case study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Mar-Apr;11(2):60-6.

McGibbon CA, Krebs DE, Parker S, Scarborough DM, Wayne PM, Wolf SL. Tai chi and vestibular rehabilitation improve vestibulopathic gait via different neuromuscular mechanisms: preliminary report. BMC Neurol. 2005 Feb 18;5(1):3.

McGibbon CA, Krebs DE, Parker S, Scarborough DM, Goldvasser D, Asmundson L, Wayne PM, Wolf SL. Tai chi and vestibular rehabilitation effects on gaze and whole-body stability. J Vestib Res. 2004;14(6):467-78.

Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Lorell BH, Stevenson LW, Eisenberg DM, Wayne PM, Goldberger Al, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Med. 2004 Oct 15;117(8):541-8.

Kalish LA, Buczynski B, Connell P, Gemmel A, Goertz C, Macklin EA, Pian-Smith M, Stevens S, Thompson J, Valaskatgis P, Wayne PM, Zusman RM. Stop Hypertension with the Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP): clinical trial design and screening results.Control Clin Trials. 2004 Feb;25(1):76-103.

Wayne PM, Krebs DE, Parker SW, McGibbon CA, Kaptchuk TJ, Scarborough DS, Gill-Body K, Wolf SL. Can tai chi improve vestibulopathic postural control? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Jan;85(1):142-5.

Greene PJ, Wayne PM, Kerr CE, Weiger W, Jacobson E, Kaptchuk TJ. The powerful placebo: doubting the doubters. Adv Mind Body Med. 2001 Fall;17(4):298-307; discussion 312-8.

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