ReviewCancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)
Integrative Medicine Therapies for Pain Management in Cancer Patients.
Review in Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 79 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Develop and Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Self-Care Smartphone Application on the Self-Efficacy, and Resilience Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Impact of Yoga and Gentle Massage Practices on Symptom Management in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Study With Cancer Patients at the CECON Foundation's Pain Therapy and Palliative Care Service: Meditation With Immersive Virtual Reality for Pain Relief
Who cites it
79 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 185 citations in OpenAlex.
- Global Prevalence of Chronic Pain Among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Worldviews on evidence-based nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Sleep-enhancing nursing interventions in hospital wards: A systematic review.International nursing review · 2025Pooled it
- Novel Prevention Approaches of Breast Cancer Surgery Related Complications: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Pooled it
- Is music intervention effective in reducing anxiety and pain during breast biopsy procedure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of Myofascial Therapy on Pain and Functionality of the Upper Extremities in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Efficacy of the complementary therapies in the management of cancer pain in palliative care: A systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2020Pooled it
- Topical Traditional Chinese Medicines for Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Integrative cancer therapiesPooled it
- The effect of deep diaphragmatic breathing on fatigue in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers: a randomized clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Feasibility of an ACT-based group intervention for Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Trial
- A pilot study of precision treatment for patients with lung cancer pain by Longteng Tongluo recipe using serum genomics.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2024Trial
- Nurse-Administered Auricular Point Acupressure for Cancer-Related Pain.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- Therapeutic Efficacy of 7‑Chloro-4-(phenylselanyl)quinoline against Oncological Pain Induced by Tumor Progression and Vincristine Treatment.ACS omega · 2026Article
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- Effects of music therapy in cancer patients undergoing infusion chemotherapy: a prospective cohort observational study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Bibliometric visualization analysis based on thecorrelation between cancer pain and psychosocialfactors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Review
- Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality Meditation into Palliative Oncology: A Randomized Trial Protocol for Evaluating Pain Relief and Quality of Life.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- OPRM1 gene polymorphism linked to anxiety in cancer-related pain patients: an observational study.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Application of Structured Education Management in Standardized Treatment of Cancer Pain.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Article
- Cancer support in the era of virtual interaction: analysis of a community-based cancer support organization.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Comparing the Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals and Cancer Patients Toward the Integration and Perceived Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
19 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Pain management for cancer patients should include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions. Integrative medicine therapies, such as mind-body practice, acupuncture, massage therapy, and music therapy, have been studied for their roles in pain management. Data from randomized controlled trials support the effect of hypnosis, acupuncture, and music therapy in reduction of pain. Mindfulness meditation, yoga, qigong, and massage therapy, although may not reduce pain per se, can relieve anxiety and mood changes, which are commonly associated with pain. In clinical practice, one should also consider burdens and risks to patients, patient preference, and the presence or absence of better alternatives when making decisions on whether an integrative medicine therapy is of clinical value.
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