Clinical Trials

We hypothesize that patients with gastroparesis (GP) who use regular sessions of active virtual reality (VR) will experience a greater reduction in global symptoms of gastroparesis, as measured by a reduction in symptom scores using the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index (GCSI), the Patient Assessment of Gastrointestinal Disorders-Symptom Severity Index (PAGI-SYM), a visual analog scale for nausea (VAS) and a numerical rating scale for abdominal pain (NRS), compared to patients with GP treated with sham VR therapy.    This pragmatic trial is a pilot study to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of virtual reality for the treatment of gastroparesis.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the experiences and short term effects of the Eight Brocades (EB) for patients with fibromyalgia (FM).

The study’s primary aim is to assess if utilizing a complementary therapy toolkit consisting of aromatherapy, music, and acupressure bands can decrease a patient’s anxiety level prior to gynecological surgery.

Age-adjusted colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality has declined over the past two decades for both genders leading to significant increase in the proportion of CRC survivors. Fatigue is one of the most consistently identified problems among CRC survivors, persisting a year or more after diagnosis for some. Physical activity is critical to improve fatigue symptoms among CRC survivors. It has been established in previous studies that CRC survivors who engage in physical exercise report reduced fatigue and better quality of life compared to those who lack physical exercise (Paddle, Au, & Courneya, 2008). However, it can be a challenge to engage ...

The purpose of this study is to identify the role of the nurse in development and implementation of Integrative Therapies in hospitalized patients, and to describe how nursing support for innovative practices, such as Integrative Therapies, exemplify the work of Magnet organizations.

The purpose of this study is to assess:  the prevalence of previous and/or current use of Integrative health interventions in the underserved population in Olmsted County, interest toward future use of Integrative treatment modalities among underserved patients in Olmsted County, and gender-based differences in the use of Integrative health modalities and interest in Integrative therapies among underserved patients in Olmsted County.

The results of this study will allow us to appropriately plan future studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of Integrative therapies among this population. 

The purpose of this study is to inform Integrative Health providers about the services that are being sought and to help inform our treatment teams so they can guide patients to appropriate resources.

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the rate of utilization of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) in our cohort of patients with fibromyalgia (FM).

The purpose of this study is to determine if mindfulness training improves patient-reported quality of life outcomes in women undergoing treatment for chronic pelvic pain, and to assess feasibility, waiting list times, and appointment attendance in patients receiving Integrative Medicine services.

This study aims to demonstrate acceptability and feasibility of the use of Distance Reiki therapy versus sham Reiki therapy among multiple myeloma patients.It also aims to determine if there is a minimal clinically meaningful improvement in various QOL domains (Physical, Social, Emotional), overall QOL with use of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29) and Single Item Linear Analogue Scale (LASA) after Distance Reik. Lastly, it aims to analyze the effect of Distance Reiki on expansion of the immune repertoire by comparing immune repertoires at baseline and at the end of the study by using Mass spectrometry by CyTOF® and  multiplex ...

The purpose of this study is to find out if ginseng decreases fatigue in people who were treated for cancer.

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of offering and providing Reiki Therapy in hospitalized hematology/oncology cancer patients.

The purpose of this study is to determine changes in proliferation (Ki-67) in ER+HER2-breast cancers that receive turkey tail administration.

The aim of the protocol is to find out if we can use essential oils to relieve and decrease anxiety in patients that are undergoing procedures in Dermatology Surgery.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the benefits of acupuncture in patients who have refractory autonomic dysfunction, including nausea, emesis, ileus, diabetic gastroparesis, failure to thrive.

Is it feasible to perform acupuncture in the training field after sport performance in adolescent football players? Does acupuncture provide a decrease in muscle soreness and improvement in overall sense of well-being in the adolescent football population?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of hand massage therapy in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to measure its influence on their symptoms.

Does Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy), a simple and repetitive form of exercise that consists of movements with meditation, improve quality of life in those afflicted with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation?

The purpose of this study is to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of Muse, a brain sensing headband intervention, to affect quality of life, stress, fatigue and sleep in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients who are undergoing surgical treatment.

The primary purposes of this trial are to determine the safety and tolerability of RBX7455 given for at least 2 weeks and not more than 4 weeks prior to surgery, and to evaluate intratumoral immune system resonse, including TILs, CD4, and CD8 T cells, in operable breast cancer patients.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on subjective reports of wellness including emotional, physical, functional, and social domains during radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of yoga on quality of life, flexibility and strength in patients following allogeneic stem cell transplant.

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and perceived effectiveness of acupuncture for breast cancer-related symptoms.

There is evidence that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga might improve Quality of Life (QOL) and reduce stress in breast cancer survivors. These interventions are becoming increasingly popular in cancer survivors. However, little is known about the feasibility and effect of MBIs administered during the interval of time of chemotherapy, on QOL and stress. The investigators are planning a MBI intervention study developed specifically for breast cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy (usually 4-5 months) at the investigators institution, for at least 8 sessions combined with at least 8 weeks of home-practice, in 25 women ...

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a health coaching intervention on the stress and burden of caregivers of patients awaiting heart or lung transplant.

Hypotheses:  Caregivers will have traits and behaviors pre-transplant that will predict caregiver readiness, quality of life, and transplant recipient outcomes. Specifically, thoracic pre-transplant caregivers report stress, symptoms of anxiety or depression, and perceive high caregiver burden. These factors may be amenable to pre-transplant intervention to improve overall patient and caregiver outcomes.

Aims, purpose, or objectives:  We will conduct a pilot trial to test whether caregivers of heart and lung transplant candidates ...

A feasibility study on the provision of acupuncture treatment in the hospital to 20 patients who have undergone open heart surgery procedures. The acupuncture treatments may begin as early as postoperative Day 2.

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of massage therapy combined with acupuncture in breast cancer patients recovering from autologous tissue reconstruction with the hope that the combination will augment the benefit obtained by massage therapy alone.