Clinical Trials

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.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a structured breathing intervention in rural adolescents (n = 40) diagnosed with anxiety and depression, recruited from outpatient pediatric and child/adolescent psychiatry clinics. Primary outcomes will include measures of acceptability (e.g., participant/caregiver satisfaction) and adherence (e.g., completion of breathing practices and session attendance) and retention over the study period.

Specific Aim 2: To explore the short-term effects of structured breathing practice on cerebral circulation and emotional well-being. Secondary outcomes will include changes in cerebral hemodynamics (e.g., via fNIRS and physiological metrics) and changed in self-reported emotional health, including ...

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 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.

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 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 purpose of this study will investigate digitally administered creative art therapy’s feasibility and impact on biopsychosocial outcomes in Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

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.

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 assess the feasibility of implementing a virtual longitudinal behavioral health regimen (via Lin Health) in patients with fibromyalgia, seen at the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Mayo Clinic (Rochester), to assess the overall clinical impact of integrating virtual longitudinal behavioral health techniques in patients with fibromyalgia as compared to the clinic’s usual standard of care, and to identify any demographic differences or clinical outcome differences in patients with fibromyalgia based on study enrollment payment type (private pay vs insurance).

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 ...

This phase II trial tests how well turkey tail mushroom (TTM) works in treating post-menopausal women with HER2-negative, estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer undergoing surgery. TTM is a common mushroom. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for enhancing function and removing toxins, as well as for cancer, hepatitis, and infections. There is previous evidence of significant tumor shrinkage occurring in the 2-month window between diagnosis and surgery in women who have taken TTM. Giving TTM may be effective in treating post-menopausal women with HER2-negative, ER-positive breast cancer undergoing surgery.

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 produce a rich description of musicians’ experience as they go through cancer treatment and navigate recovery.

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 explore the transformative potential of spiritually aligned mindfulness practices tailored for Black adult cancer survivors. Recognizing the unique cultural and spiritual needs of this group, the research seeks to develop and evaluate a faith-based Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) model designed to enhance resilience and improve Quality of Life (QoL) during cancer survivorship. This goal will be achieved through two objectives: (i)develop a culturally modified MBSR curriculum that is adapted to align with congruent faith-based religious practices; (ii) test the impact of the developed culturally modified MBI intervention on improvement of wellbeing and QoL. 

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a nurse- and patient-applied acupressure intervention for patients with anxiety associated with active cancer-directed therapy.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Intervention Meditation Program to provide an effective and sustainable solution for reducing stress often experienced by patients newly identified as having an unknown mass. 

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 evaluate the effect of Reishi mushroom extracts on aromatase-inhibitor toxicities, specifically fatigue, and arthralgias, compared to placebo.  Other aims include examining the side effects of Reishi mushroom extracts and its impact on quality of life and mood, as compared to placebo.