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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedGartlehner G, Gaynes BN, Amick HR
Comparative benefits and harms of antidepressant, psychological, complementary, and exercise treatments for major depression: An evidence report for a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians.
This evidence report compared the benefits and harms of second-generation antidepressants and psychological, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and exercise treatments as first- and second-step interventions for adults with acute major depressive disorder (MDD). It concluded tht, given their similar efficacy, cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants are both viable choices for initial treatment of MDD.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Gartlehner G, Gaynes BN, Amick HR .
Comparative benefits and harms of antidepressant, psychological, complementary, and exercise treatments for major depression: An evidence report for a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians.
Ann Intern Med 2016 Mar 1;164(5):331-41. doi: 10.7326/m15-1813.
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Keywords: Medication, Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Behavioral Health
Jacoby VL, Jacoby A, Learman LA
Use of medical, surgical and complementary treatments among women with fibroids.
This study examined the use of medical management, uterus-preserving surgery, and complementary treatments among women with uterine fibroids. It found that uterus-preserving fibroid surgery is effective, but many symptomatic women can be successfully treated with nonsurgical management, including complementary and alternative therapy.
AHRQ-funded; HS011657; HS07373; HS09478.
Citation: Jacoby VL, Jacoby A, Learman LA .
Use of medical, surgical and complementary treatments among women with fibroids.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014 Nov;182:220-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.09.004..
Keywords: Care Management, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medication, Surgery, Treatments, Women
Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Calcific and noncalcific tendinitis of the shoulder can be unresponsive to conventional therapies. Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of ESWT in patients with calcific and noncalcific tendinitis. The investigators found that high-energy ESWT was effective for improving pain and shoulder function in chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis and can result in complete resolution of calcifications.
AHRQ-funded; HS017960.
Citation: Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E .
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/m13-1982..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Calcific and noncalcific tendinitis of the shoulder can be unresponsive to conventional therapies. Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of ESWT in patients with calcific and noncalcific tendinitis. The investigators found that high-energy ESWT was effective for improving pain and shoulder function in chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis and can result in complete resolution of calcifications.
AHRQ-funded; HS017960.
Citation: Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E .
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/m13-1982..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EM
Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Many people meditate to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. To counsel people appropriately, clinicians need to know what the evidence says about the health benefits of meditation. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of meditation programs in improving stress-related outcomes (anxiety, depression, stress/distress, positive mood, mental health-related quality of life, attention, substance use, eating habits, sleep, pain, and weight) in diverse adult clinical populations.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710061.
Citation: Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EM .
Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
JAMA Intern Med 2014 Mar;174(3):357-68. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice