journal publications

2023

Klafke N, Bossert J, Kröger B, Neuberger P, Heyder U, Layer M, Winkler M, Idler C, Kaschdailewitsch E, Heine R, John H, Zielke T, Schmeling B, Joy S, Mertens I, Babadag-Savas B, Kohler S, Mahler C, Witt CM, Steinmann D, Voiss P, Stolz R. Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) with Non-Pharmalogical Interventions: Clinical Recommandations from a Systematic Scoping Review and an Expert Consensus Process. Med Sci. 2023; 11.
doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci11010015.

2022

Mao JJ, Ismaila  N,  Bao T, Barton D, Ben-Arye E, Garland EL, Grenlee H, Leblanc T, Lee RT, Lopez AM, Loprinzi C, Lyman GH, MacLeod J, Master VA, Ramchandran K, Wagner LI, Walker EM, Bruner DW, Witt CM, Bruero E. Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology: Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO Guideline. Journal of Clinical Oncology: JCO.22.01357.

Lopez-Alcalde J, Yakoub NS, Wolf M, Munder T, von Elm E, Flückiger C, Steinert C, Liebherz S, Rosendahl J, Witt CM, Barth J. The RIPI-f (Reporting Integrity of Psychological Interventions delivered face-to-face) checklist was developed to guide reporting of treatment integrity in face-to-face psychological interventions. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.07.13.

Thomae AV, Rogge AA, Helmer SM, Icke K, Witt CM. Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an e-Learning in Integrative Oncology for Physicians and Students Involving Experts and Learners: Experiences and Recommendations. Journal of Cancer Education. 2022. doi: 10.1007/s13187-022-02189-1.

Zieger A, Kern A, Barth J, Witt CM. Do patients' pre-treatment expectations about acupuncture effectiveness predict treatment outcome in patients with chronic low back pain? A secondary analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial. Plos One. 2022;17(5):e0268646. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268646.

Pach D, Blödt S, Wang J, Keller T, Bergmann B, Rogge AA, Barth J, Icke K, Roll S, Witt CM. App-Based Relaxation Exercises for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: Pragmatic Randomized Trial. JMIR MHealth UHealth. 2022;10(1):e31482. doi: 10.2196/31482.

Egli M, Deforth M, Keiser S, Meyenberger P, Muff S, Witt CM & Barth J. Effectiveness of a Brief Hypnotic Induction in Third Molar Extraction: A Randomized Controlled Trial (HypMol). The Journal of Pain. 2022; doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2021.12.015.

Aemissegger V, Lopez-Alcalde J, Witt CM, Barth J. Comparability of Patients in Trials of E-Health and Face-to-Face Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Depression: Meta-synthesis. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28/07/2022:36978 (forthcoming/in press).

Koebner I, Chatterjee H, Witt CM, Tancredi D, Rawal R, Weinberg G, Meyers F. The transition from in-person to virtual museum programing for individuals living with chronic pain - A formative evaluation. JCTS. 2022;6(1):E58. doi: 10.1017/cts.2022.392.

Kessler CS, Jeitler M, Dhiman KS, Kumar A, Ostermann T, Gupta S, Morandi A, Mittwede M, Stapelfeldt E, Spoo M, Icke K, Michalsen A, Witt CM, Wischneswky MB. Ayurveda in Knee Osteoarthritis-Secondary Analyses of a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med. 2022;11(11). doi: 10.3390/jcm11113047.

Zhang Y-Q, Jiao R-M, Witt CM, Lao L, Liu J-P, Thabane L, Sherman KJ, Cummings M, Richards DP, Kim EK-A, Kim T-H, Loo MS, Wechseler ME, Brinkhaus B, Mao JJ, Smith CA, Gang W-J, Liu B-Y, Liu Z-S, Liu Y, Zheng H, Wu J-N, Carrasco-Labra A, Bhandari M, Devereaux PJ, Jing X-H, Guyatt G. How to design quality acupuncture trials - a consensus informed by evidence. BMJ. 2022;376:e067476. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2021-067476.

Li H, Jin X, Herman PM, Witt CM, Chen Y, Gang W, Jia X, Song P, Yang L, Ollendorf D, Zhang Y, Guyatt G, Huang L, Zhang Y-Q. Using economic evaluations to support acupuncture reimbursement decisions: current evidence and gaps. BMJ 2022;376:e067477. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2021-067477.

 

 

2021

Stoeckigt B, Kirschbaum B, Carstensen M, Witt CM, Brinkhaus B. Prophylactic Acupuncture Treatment during Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer - Results of a Qualitative Study nested in a Randomized Pragmatic Trial. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021;20:1-10. doi: 10.117/15347354211058207.

Citkovitz C, Taylor-Swanson LJ, Davis R, Harris RE, Kligler B, Kong JT, Lao L, Mao J, Moré AOO, Napadow V, Rubin LH, Schnyer R, Wayne PD, Witt CM. Turning Point: A Review of Key Research and Engagement in 2021. J Alternat Complement Med. 2021;27(12):1018-1022. doi: 10.1089/acm.2021.0374.

Barth J, Muff S, Kern A, Zieger A, Keiser S, Zoller M, Rosemann T, Brinkhaus B, Held L, Witt CM. Effect of briefing on acpuncture treatment outcome expectations, pain, and adverse side effects among patients with chronic low back pain - a randomized trial. JAMA Network Open. 2021;4(9):e2121418, doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen. 2021.21418.

Pach D, Rogge AA, Wang J, Witt CM. Five Lessons Learned from Randomized Controlles Trials on Mobile Health Interventions: Consensus Procedure on Practical Recommendations for Sustainable Research. JMIR mHealth Uhealth. 2021;9(2):e20630. doi: 10.2196/20630.

Koebner IJ, Chatterjee HJ, Tancredi DJ, Witt CM, Gosdin M, Rawal R, Weinberg G, Meyers FJ. Developing a framework for arts in health programs targeting individuals with chronic pain: a mixed-methods study of practitioners. Public Health. 2021;197:68-74; doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.05.032.

Barth J, Canella C, Oehler M, Witt CM. Digital Consultations during COVID-19: A Multiperspective Mixed-Methods Study in an Integrative Medicine Setting in Switzerland. JACM. 2021; doi.org/10.1089/acm.2020.0539.

Heiss A, Wang J, Fei Y, Xia R, Icke K, Pach D, Witt CM. Current practice of stakeholder engagement: researchers' experiences in North America, DACH countries and China. J Comp Eff Res. 2021; doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0279.

Rogge AA, Helmer SM, King R, Canella C, Icke K, Pach D, Witt CM. Effects of Training Oncology Physicians Advising Patients on Complementary and Integrative Therapies on Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Multicenter, Cluster-Randomized Trial. Cancer. 2021;127(15):2683-2692; doi.org/10.1002/cncr.33562.

Moré AO, Harris RE, Napadow V, Taylor-Swanson L, Wayne PM, Witt CM, Lixing L. Acupuncture Research in Animal Models: Rationale, Needling Methods and the Urgent Need for a Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture-Standards for Reporting Interventions in Acupuncture Using Animal Models Adaptation. JACM. 2021;27(3):193-197.

Foster NE, Vertosick EA, Lewith G, Linde K, MacPherson H, Sherman KJ, Witt CM, Vickers AJ. Identifying patients with chronic pain who respond to acupuncture: results from an individual patient data meta-analysis. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2021;39(2):83-90. doi.org/10.1177/0964528420920303.

Rogge A, Helmer SM, Kiessling C, Witt CM. Development and Implementation of Situational Judgement Tests as an Evaluation Method for Training Oncology Physicians: Application in the KOKON-KTO-Training. JCE. 2021. doi.org/10.1007/s13187-021-01973-9.

Mikolasek M, Witt CM, Barth J. Effects and Implementation of a Mindfulness and Relaxation App for Patients with Cancer: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. JMIR Cancer. 2021;7(1):e16785. doi: 10.2196/16785.

Steinmann D, Savas BB, Felber S, Joy S, Mertens I, Cramer H, Paul A, Layer M, Klafke N, Stolz R, Heyder U, Neuberger P, Winkler M, Idler C, Heine R, Kaschdailewitsch E, John H, Schmeling B, Zielke T, Horneber M, Witt CM, Voiss P. Nursing Procedures for the Prevention and Treatment of Mucositis Induced by Cancer Therapies: Clinical Practice Guideline Based on an Interdisciplinary Consensus Process and a Systematic Literature Search. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2021;20:1-12. doi: 10.177/1534735420940412.

Mittring-Junghans N, Holmberg C, Witt CM, Teut M. Thoughts , beliefs and concepts concerning infectious childhood diseases of physicians practicing homeopathic, anthroposophic and conventional medicine - a qualitative study. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):46. doi: 10.1186/s12906-021-03216-2.

 

 

2020

Vickers AJ, Vertosick EA, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Foster NE, Sherman KJ, Irnich D, Witt CM, Linde K, Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Do the effects of acupuncture vary between acupuncturists? Analysis of the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration individual patient data meta-analysis. Acupunct Med. 2020; doi: 10.1177/0964528420959089.

Witt CM, Müller T. Komplementärmedizin in der gynäkologisch-onkologischen Sprechstunde: Wie mache ich mich fit dafür? Der Gynäkologe. 2020; doi.org/10.1007/S00129-020-04688-y.

Witt CM, Balneaves LG, Carlson LE, Cohen M, Deng G, Fouladbakhsh JM, Kinney AY, Mehta A, Mailman J, Pole L, Rogge AA, O´Toole C, Zick SM, Helmer SM. Education Competencies for Integrative Oncology - Results of a Systematic Review and an International and Interprofessional Consensus Procedure. J Canc Educ. 2020; doi.org/10.1007/s13187-020-01829-8.

Güthlin C, Bartsch HH, Joos S, Längler A, Lampert C, Ritter CA, Schildmann J, Weis J, Wilhelm M, Witt CM, Horneber M. KOKON -  A german-wide collaborative research project to identify needs, provide information, foster communication and support decision-making about CAM in oncology. Compl Med Res. 2020;27(2):105-111; doi: 10.1159/000502945.

Canella C, Mikolasek M, Rostock M, Guckenberger M, Jenewein J, Linka E, Six C, Stoll S, Stupp R, Witt CM. Experiences and views of different key stakeholders on the feasibility of treating cancer-related fatigue. BMC Cancer. 2020;20:458. doi: 10.1186/s12885-020-06858-6.

Vokinger KN, Vasileios N, Witt CM, Fabrikant SI, Viktor W. Digital health and the COVID-19 epidemic: an assessment framework for apps from an epidemiological and legal perspective. Swiss Med Wkly. 2020. doi: 10.4414/smw.2020.20282.

Barth J, Maier S, Lebet F, King R, Abersfelder A, Bachmann R, Keberle S, Witt CM. What is offered and treated by non-medical complementary therapists in Switzerland: Results from a national web survey. EUJIM. 2020.doi: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101109.

Witt CM, Helmer SM, Schofield P, Wastell M, Canella C, Thomae AV, Rogge AA. Training oncology physicians to advice their patients on complementary and integrative medicine: an implementation study for a manual-guided consultation. Cancer. 2020;126(13):3031-3041; doi: 10.1002/cncr.32823.

Rogge AA, Baur I, Blettner G, Holtkamp U, Horneber M, Jahn P, Joos S, Keberle S, Kettelgerdes A, Klemperer D, Längler A, Voiss P, Weis J, Witt CM. Defining criteria for guiding cancer patients to find a reputable complementary medicine provider: results of a literature review and a consensus procedure. Patient Preference and Adherence. 2020;14:747-755.

Wang J, Rogge AA, Armour M, Smith CA, D'Adamo CR, Pischke CR, Yen HR, Wu MY, Moré AO, Witt CM, Pach D. International ResearchKit App for Women with Menstrual Pain: Development, Access, and Engagement. JMIR mHealth uHealth. 2020;8(2): e14661; doi: 10.2196/14661.

Kern A, Kramm C, Witt CM, Barth J. The influence of personality traits on the placebo/nocebo response: a systematic review. J Psychosom Res. 2020;120:109866; doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109866.

Witt CM. Supportive komplementärmedizinische Therapien während Radio-, Chemotherapien. Was macht wirklich Sinn? Internistische Praxis. Mediengruppe Oberfranken - Fachverlage GmbH & Co Kg. 2020:120-135.

2019

Green CS, Bavelier D, Kramer AF, Vinogradov S, Ansorge U, Mall KK...Witt CM. Improving methodological standards in behavioral interventions for cognitive enhancement. J Cogn Enhanc. 2019;3:2-29; doi: 0.1007/s41465-018-0115-y.

Brinkhaus B, Kirschbaum B, Stöckigt B, Binting S, Roll S, Carstensen M, Witt CM. Prophylactic acupuncture treatment during chemotherapy with breast cancer: a randomized pragmatic trial with a retrospective nested qualitative study. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2019;178(3):617-628; doi: 10.1007/s10549-019-05431-5.

Matos NMP, Pach D, Xing JJ, Barth J, Beyer LE, Shi X, Kern A, Lukic N, Ettlin DA, Brügger M, Witt CM. Evaluating the effects of acupuncture using a dental pain model in healthy subjects - a randomized, cross-over trial. J Pain. 2019; doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.08.013.

Schwaneberg T, Witt CM, Roll S, Pach D. Comparing physicians' and patients' reporting on adverse reactions in randomized trials on acupuncture - a secondary data analysis. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2019;19(1):223; doi: 10.1186/s12906-019-2638-x.

Fischer F, Helmer S, Rogge A, Arraras JI, Buchholz A, Hannawa A, Horneber M, Kiss A, Rose M, Söllner W, Stein B, Weis J, Schofield P, Witt CM. Outcomes and outcome measures used in evaluation of communication training in oncology - a systematic literature review, an expert workshop, and recommendations for future  research. BMC Cancer. 2019;19(1):808; doi: 10.1186/s12885-019-6022-5.

Barth J, Kern A, Lüthi S, Witt CM. Assessment of patients' expectations: development and validation of the Expectation for Treatment Scale (ETS). BMJ Open. 2019;9:e026712; doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026712.

Hughes JG, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Witt CM, Cummings M, Fisher P. Assessment of the quality of reporting in studies of acupuncture for patients with cancer using the STRICTA guidelines. Acupunct Med. 2019. 37(4):223-227. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011592.

Breckwoldt J, Knecht M, Massée R, Flach B, Hofmann-Huber C, Kaap-Fröhlich S, Witt CM, Aeberhard R, Sax H. Operating room technician trainees teach medical students - an inter-professional peer teaching approach for infection prevention strategies in the operating room. Antibmicrob Resist In. 2019;8:75;  doi: 10.1186/s13756-019-0526-2.

Nierhaus T, Chang Y, Bin L, Shi X, Yi M, Witt CM, Pach D. Somatosensory stimulation with XNKQ acupuncture modulates functional connectivity of motor areas. Front Neurosci. 2019;13:147. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00147.

Witt CM, Vertosick EA, Foster NE, Lewith G, Linde K, MacPherson H, Sherman KJ, Vickers AJ on behalf of Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. The effect of patient characteristics on acupuncture treatment outcomes: An individual patient data meta-analysis of 20,827 chronic pain patients in randomized controlled trials. Clin J Pain. 2019;35:428-434.

Zhang Y, Zhang H, Nierhaus T, Pach D, Witt CM, Yi M. Default mode network as a neural substrate of acupuncture: evidence, challenges and strategy. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 2019;13:100; doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00100.

Mao JM, Davis RT, Coeytaux R, Hullender-Rubin L, Kong JT, MacPherson H, Napadow V, Schnyer R, Wayne PM, Witt CM, Harris R. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: recommendations  to medicare/medicaid from the society for acupuncture research. JACM. 2019;25(4):367-369.

Kessler CS, Morandi A, Kumar A, Dhiman KS, Gupta S, Icke K, Bühner C, Stapelfeldt E, Wischnewsky M, Kronpaß L, Murthy V, Michalsen A, Witt CM. Reliabilty of ayurvedic diagnosis for knee osteoarthritis patients: a nested diagnostic study within a randomized controlled trial. JACM. 2019;25(9):910-919; doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0273.

Helmer SM, Rogge AA, Fischer F, Pach D, Horneber M, Roll S, Witt CM. Evaluation of a blended learning training concept to train oncology physicians to advise their patients about complementary and integrative medicine (KOKON-KTO): study protocol for a prospective, multi-center, cluster-randomized trial. Trials. 2019;20(1):90.

Wayne PM, Buring JE, Eisenberg DM, Osypiuk K, Gow BJ, Davis RB, Witt CM, Reinhold T. Cost-effectiveness of a team-based integrative medicine approach to the treatment of back pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2019;25(1):138-146.

Barth J, Egli M, Maier S, Meyenberger P, Witt C. Effectiveness of hynosis with the Dave Elman technique in third molar extraction: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (HypMol). EUJIM. 2019;26:18-23.

Teut M, Besch F, Witt C, Stoeckigt B. Perceived Outcomes of spiritual healing: results from a prospective case series. Compl Med Res. 2019;26(4):265-275; doi: 10.1159/000496736.

2018

 

Carnella C, Bachmann C, Wolfensberger B, Witt CM. Patients' experiences attributed to the use of Passiflora incarnata: A qualitative, phenomenological study. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2018;231(2019):295-301.

Witt CM. Training oncology physicians to advise their patients on complementary and integrative medicine. JACM. 2018;24(9):1016-1017.

Mikolasek M, Witt CM, Barth J. Adherence to a mindfulness and relaxation self-care app for cancer patients: A mixed-methods feasibility study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2018;6(12):e11271, doi: 10.2196/11271.

Mikolasek M, Berg J, Witt CM, Barth J. Effectiveness of mindfulness- and relaxation-based eHealth interventions for patients with medical conditions: a systematic review and synthesis. Int J Behav Med. 2018;25:1-16.

Wayne PM, Eisenberg DM, Osypiuk K, Gow BJ, Witt CM, Davis RB, Buring JE. A multidisciplinary integrative medicine team in the treatment of chronic low-back pain: An observational comparative effectiveness study. JACM. 2018;doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0002.

Koebner IJ, Fishman SM, Paterniti D, Sommer D, Witt CM, Ward D, Joseph JG. The art of analgesia: a pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain. Pain Medicine. 2018;doi: 10.1093/pm/pny148.

Kessler C, Dhiman K, Kumar A, Ostermann T, Gupta S, Morandi A, Mittwede M, Stapelfeldt E, Spoo M, Icke K, Michalsen A, Witt CM. Effectiveness of an ayurveda treatment approach in knee osteoarthritis - a randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018; doi 10.1016/j.joca.2018.01.022.

Blödt S, Pach D, Eisenhart-Rothe S, Lotz F, Roll S, Icke K, Witt CM. Effectiveness of app-based self-acupressure for women with menstrual pain compared to usual care: a randomized pragmatic trial. Am J Obst & Gyn. 2018;218(2):227.e1-227.e9.

Hopewell S, Witt CM, Linde K, Icke K, Adedire O, Kirtley S, Altman DG. Influence of peer review on the reporting of primary outcome(s) and statistical analyses of randomised trials. Trials. 2018;19:30 doi 10.1186/s13063-017-2395-5.

Jaeger S, Paul F, Scheel M, Brandt A, Heine J, Pach D, Witt CM, Bellmann-Strobl, Finke C. Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue: Altered resting-state functional connectivity  of the ventral striatum and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. MSJ. 2018; doi/10.1177/135245851875891.

2017

Vickers AJ, Vertosick  EA, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Foster NE, Sherman KJ, Irnich D, Witt CM, Linde K, Acupuncture Trialists' Cooperation. Acupuncture for chronic pain: update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. J Pain. 2017;avaible: doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2017.11.005.

Canella C, Mikolasek M, Rostock M, Beyer J, Guckenberger M, Jenewein J, Linka E, Six C, Stoll S, Stupp R, Witt CM. Developing an integrative treatment program for cancer-related fatigue using stakeholder engagement - a qualitative study. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2017. DOI: 10.1177/1534735417740629.

Witt CM, Herman PH, Tunis S. Comparative Effectiveness Research in integrative oncology. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2017;52:43-45.

Witt CM, Balneaves LG, Cardoso MJ, Cohen L, Greenlee H, Johnstone P, Kücük Ö, Mailman J, Mao JJ. A comprehensive definition for integrative oncology. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2017;52:3-8.

Zia FZ, Oluwadamilola O, Bao T, Berger A, Deng G, Fan AY, Garcia MK, Herman PM, Kaptchuk TJ, Ladas EJ, Langevin HM, Lao L, Lu W, Napadow V, Niemtzow RC, Vickers AJ, Wang XS, Witt CM, Mao JJ. The national cancer institute's conference on acupuncture for symptom management in oncology: state of the science, evidence, and research gaps. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2017;52:68-73.

Pach D, Piper M, Lotz F, Reinhold T, Dombrowski M, Chang Y, Liu B, Blödt S, Rotter G, Icke K, Witt CM. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of tuina for chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial comparing tuina with a no-intervention waiting list. J Altern Comp Med. 2017;DOI: 10.1089/acm.2017.0209.

Witt CM, Bartsch HH, Güthlin C, Lampert C, Längler A, Ritter CA, Rostock M, Schildmann J, Weis J, Wilhelm M, Horneber M. Kompetenznetz Komplementärmedizin in der Onkologie (KOKON) -  Ein wissenschaftlicher Beitrag zur Verbesserung der Versorgung. Forum. 2017;32:416-432.

Ostermann J, Witt CM, Reinhold T. A retrospective cost-analysis of additional homeopathic treatment in Germany: long-term economic outcomes. PLOS ONE. 2017;12(9):e0182897.

Rudaz M, Ledermann T, Witt CM. Mind-Body Medicine and the treatment of chronic illnesses. Swiss Sports & Exercise Medicine. 2017;65(2):26-30.

Klein E, Beckmann MW, Bader W, Brucker C, Dobos G, Fischer D, Hanf V, Hasenburg A, Jud SM, Kalder M, Kiechle M, Kümmel S, Müller A, Müller MT, Paepke D, Rotmann AR, Schütz F, Scharl, A, VoissP, Wallwiener M, Witt C, Hack CC. Gynecologic oncologists' attitudes and practices relating to integrative medicine:  results of a nationwide AGO survey. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2017;296:295-301.

Wieland SL, Berman BM, Altman DG, Barth J, Lex M, Bouter C, D'Adamo CR, Linde K, Moher D, Mullins DC, Treweek S, Tunis S, van der Windt DA, Zwarenstein M, Witt C. Rating of included trials on the efficacy-effectiveness spectrum (RITES): development of a new tool for systematic reviews. J Clin Epidemiol. 2017;84:95-104.

Brinkhaus B, Roll S, Jena S, Icke K, Binting S, Lotz F, Willich SN, Witt CM. Acupuncture in patients with allergic asthma: A randomized pragmatic trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2017;23(4):268-277.

MacPherson H, Vertosick EA, Foster NE, Lewith G, Linde K, Sherman KJ, Witt CM, Vickers AJ. The persistence of the effects of acupuncture after a course of treatment. A meta-analysis of patients with chronic pain. Pain. 2017;158(5):784-793.

Witt CM, Chiaramonte D, Berman S, Chesney MA, Kaplan GA, Stange KC, Woolf SH, Berman BM. Defining health in a comprehensive context: a new definition of integrative health. Am J Prev Med. 2017;53(1):134-137.

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2016

Witt CM. Challenging results make us thinking. Oncol Res Treat 2016;39(5):258-259.

MacPherson H, Hammerschlag R, Coeytaux RR, Davis RT, Harris RE, Kong JT, Langevin HM, Lao L, Milley RJ, Napadov V, Schnyer RN, Stener-Victorin E, Witt CM, Wayne P. Unanticipated insights into biomedicine from the study of acupuncture. J Altern Complement Med 2016;22(2):101-107.

Teut M, Knilli J, Daus D, Roll S, Witt CM. Qigong or Yoga versus no intervention in older adults with chronic low back pain - randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Pain 2016;17(7):796-805.

Holmberg C, Farahani Z, Witt CM. How do patients with chronic neck pain experience the effects of qigong and exercise therapy? A qualitative interview study. eCAM 2016;8010891.

Long X, Huang W, Napadow V, Liang F, Pleger B, Villringer A, Witt C, Nierhaus T, Pach D. Sustained effects of acupuncture stimulation investigated with centrality mapping analysis. Front Hum Neurosci 2016;10:510.

Nierhaus T, Pach D, Huang W, Long X, Napadow C, Roll S, Liang F, Pleger B, Villringer A, Witt CM. Difficulties choosing control points in acupuncture research. Response: commentary: differential cerebral response, measured with both an EEG and fMRI, to somatosensory stimulation of a single acupuncture point vs. two non-acupuncture points. Front Hum Neurosci. 2016;10:404.

Blödt S, Mittring N, Schützler L, Fischer F, Holmberg C, Horneber M, Stapf A, Witt CM. A consultation training program for physicians for communication about complementary medicine with breast cancer patients: a prospective, multi-center, cluster-randomized, mixed-method pilot study. BMC Cancer 2016;16:843.

Blödt S, Witt CM, Holmberg C. Women's reasons to participate in a clinical trial for menstrual pain - a qualitative study. BMJ open 2016; 6(12):e012592.

Barth J, Schafroth L, Witt CM. Overlap and differences between patient and provider expectations for treatment outcomes: the case of acupuncture. The Journal of Pain. 2016;S1526-5900(16)00524-1.

Witt CM, Cardoso MJ. Complementary and integrative medicine for breast cancer patients -  Evidence based Practical Recommendations. Breast. 2016;28:37-44.

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2015

Witt CM, Barth J, Canella C. The future of complementary and integrative medicine research - international perspectives. Forsch Komplementmed. 2015;22(2):125-127.

Vetter D, Barth J, Uyulmaz S, Uyulmaz S, Vonlanthen R, Belli G, Montorsi M, Bismuth H, Witt CM, Clavien P-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Surg. 2015;262(5):704-713.

Ostermann JK, Reinhold T, Witt CM. Can additional homeopathic treatment save costs? A retrospective cost-analysis based on 44500 insured persons. PLOS ONE. 2015;10(7):e0134657.

Pérard M, Mittring N, Schweiger D, Kummer C, Witt CM. MERGING conventional and complementary medicine in a clinic department in a clinic department - a theoretical model and practical recommendations. BMC CAM. 2015;15:172; doi 10.1186/s12906-015-0696-2.

Stoeckigt B, Besch F, Jeserich F, Holmberg C, Witt CM, Teut M. Healing Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany. eCAM. 2015; doi 10.1155/2015/145154.

Witt CM, Außerer O, Baier S, Heidegger H, Icke K, Mayr O, Mitterer M, Roll S, Spizzo G, Scherer A, Thuile C, Wieser A, Schützler L. Effectiveness of an additional individualized multi-component complementary medicine treatment on health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients: a pragmatic randomized trial. Breast Cancer Res Treatment. 2015;149(2):449-460.

Witt CM, Liu J, Robinson N. Combining 'omics and comparative effectiveness research: Evidence-based clinical research decision making for Chinese medicine. Science. 2015;347(6219 Suppl):26-27.

Nierhaus T, Pach D, Huang W, Long X, Napadow V, Roll S, Liang F, Pleger B, Villringer A, Witt C. Differential cerebral response to somatosensory stimulation of  an acupuncture point versus two non-acupuncture points measured with EEG and fMRI. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2015;9:74.

Witt CM, Pérard M, Berman B, Berman S, Birdsall TC, Defren H, Kümmel S, Deng G, Dobos G, Drexler A, Holmberg C, Horneber M, Jütte R, Knutson L, Kummer C, Volpers S, Schweiger D. Using the framework of corporate culture in “mergers” to support the development of a cultural basis for integrative medicine – guidance for building an integrative medicine department or service. Patient Preference and Adherence. 2015;9:113-120.

Blödt S, Pach D, Kaster T, Lüdtke R, Icke K, Reisshauer A, Witt CM. Qigong versus exercise therapy for chronic low back pain in adults – a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. European Journal of Pain. 2015; 19:123-131.

Stöckigt B, Besch F, Jeserich F, Holmberg C, Witt CM, Teut M. Biographical similarities between healsers and their clients in germany – a qualitative study. Anthropology & Medicine 2015; 22(2):177-190.

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2014


Blödt S, Pach D, Roll S, Witt CM. Effectiveness of app-based relaxation for patients with chronic low back pain  (Relaxback) and chronic neck pain (Relaxneck): study protocol for two randomized pragmatic trials. Trials. 2014;15:490; doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-490.

Witt CM, Whithers SR, Grant S, Lauer MS, Tunis S, Berman BM. What can comparative effectiveness research contribute to integrative health in international perspective? J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(11):874-880.

Schützler L, Witt CM. Internal health locus of control in users of complementary and alternative medicine: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2014;14:320.

Teut M, Stöckigt B, Holmberg C, Besch F, Witt CM, Jeserich F. Perceived outcomes of spiritual healing and explanations - a qualitative study on the perspectives of German healers and their clients. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2014;14:240.

Witt CM, Aickin M, Cherkin D, Tao Che T, Elder C, Flower A, Hammerschlag R, Liu JP, Lao L, Phurrough S, Ritenbaugh C, Rubin Hullender L, Schnyer R, Wayne PM, Rafferty Withers C, Zhao-Xiang B, Young J, Berman BM, and Collaborators. Effectiveness guidance document (EGD) for chinese medicine trials: a consensus document. Trials. 2014;15:169.

MacPherson H, Vertosick E, Lewith G, Linde K, Sherman KJ, Witt CM, Vickers AJ; Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Influence of control group on effect size in trials of acupuncture for chronic pain: a secondary analysis of an individual patient data meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2014 Apr 4;9(4):e93739.

Schnabel K, Binting S, Witt CM, Teut M. Use of complementary and alternative medicine by older adults - a cross-sectional survey. BMC Geriatr. 2014 Mar 26;14:38.

Holmberg C, Karner JJ, Rappenecker J, Witt CM. Clinical trial participants' experiences of completing questionnaires: a qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2014 Mar 24;4(3):e004363

Reinhold T, Brinkhaus B, Willich SN, Witt C. Acupuncture in patients suffering from allergic asthma: is it worth additional costs? J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(3):169-77.  

Fischer FH, Lewith G, Witt CM, Linde K, vn Ammon K, Cardini F, Falkenberg T, Fonnebo V, Johannessen H, Reiter B, Uehleke B, Weidenhammer W, Brinkhaus B. High prevalence but limited edivence in complementary and alternative medicine: Guideline for future Research. BMC Complement Alternat Med. 2014;14(1):46. 

Holmberg C, Rappenecker J, Karner JJ, Witt CM. The perspectives of older women with chronic neck pain on perceive effects of qigong and exercise therapy on aging: a qualitative interview study. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2014;9:403-10.

Fischer F, Lewith G, Witt CM, Linde K, von Ammon K, Cardini F, Falkenberg T, Fonnebo V, Johannessen H, Reiter B, Uehleke B, Weidenhammer W, Brinkhaus B. A research roadmap for complementary and alternative medicine – what we need to know by 2020. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2014;21(2):e1-16.

Flower A, Witt C, Liu JP, Ulrich-Merzenich G, Yu H, Lewith G. GP-TCM Unabridged guidelines for randomised controlled trials investigating chinese herbal medicine (CHM). European J of Integrative Medicine. 2014;6(2):186-210.

Teut M, Dietrich C, Deutz B, Mittring N, Witt CM. Perceived outcomes of music therapy with body tambura in end of life care – a qualitative pilot study. BMC Palliative Care. 2014,13:18.

Ortiz M, Witt CM, Binting S, Helmreich C, Hummelsberger J, Pfab F, Wullinger M, Irnich D, Linde K, Niggemann B, Willich SN, Brinkhaus B. A randomised multicenter trial of acupuncture in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis – trial intervention including physician and treatment characteristics. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014; 14(1):128.

Martins F, Kaster T, Schützler L, Witt CM. Factors influencing further acupuncture usage and a more positive outcome in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and the hip – a 3-year follow-up of a randomized pragmatic trial. The Clinical Journal of Pain. 2014;30(11):953-959.

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2013


Dobos G, Cramer H, Anant S, Witt CM, Cohen L. Integrative oncology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013:124032. Epub 2013 Dec 19.

Cramer H, Cohen L, Dobos G, Witt CM. Integrative oncology: best of both worlds: theoretical, practical, and research issues.  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013:383142. Epub 2013 Nov 27.

MacPherson H, Maschino AC, Lewith G, Foster NE, Witt C, Vickers AJ; Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Characteristics of acupuncture treatment associated with outcome: an individual patient meta-analysis of 17,922 patients with chronic pain in randomised controlled trials. PLoS One. 2013 Oct 11;8(10):e77438

Fischer FH, Binting S, Bockelbrink A, Heusser P, Hueck C, Keil T, Roll S, Witt C. The effect of attending steiner schools during childhood on health in adulthood: a multicentre cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2013 Sep 12;8(9):e73135

Pach D, Yang-Strobel X, Lüdtke R, Roll S, Icke K, Brinkhaus B, Witt CM. Standardized versus Individualized Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:125937 

Blödt S, Kuhlmey A, Bartholomeyczik S, Behl C, Betsch F, Brinkhaus B, Frühwald M, Füsgen I, Jansen S, Köppel C, Krüger E, Macher M, Michalsen A, Rapp MA, Riepe  MW, Schimpf D, Teut M, Warme B, Warning A, Wilkens J, Witt CM. [Dementia in Germany: Results of an interdisciplinary expert workshop]. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2013 Dec;163(23-24):536-40.  

Schützler L, Witt CM. Body-Efficacy Expectation: assessment of beliefs concerning bodily coping capabilities with a five-item scale. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:152727. 

Adler UC, Krüger S, Teut M, Lüdtke R, Schützler L, Martins F, Willich SN, Linde K, Witt CM. Homeopathy for depression: a randomized, partially double-blind, placebo-controlled, four-armed study (DEP-HOM). PLoS One. 2013 Sep 23;8(9):e74537

Teut M, Bloedt S, Baur R, Betsch F, Elies M, Fruehwald M, Fuesgen I, Kerckhoff A, Krüger E, Schimpf D, Schnabel K, Walach H, Warme B, Warning A, Wilkens J, Witt CM. Dementia: treating patients and caregivers with complementary and alternative medicine - results of a clinical expert conference using the world cafe method. Forsch Komplementmed. 2013;20(4):276-80.

Stöckigt B, Teut M, Witt CM. CAM Use and Suggestions for Medical Care of Senior Citizens: A Qualitative Study Using the World Cafe Method. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:951245.

Witt CM, Withers SR. Research training in integrative medicine: how can we make teaching and learning in research methods more sustainable and engaging? Explore (NY). 2013 Sep-Oct;9(5):279-84.

Teut M, Schnabel K, Baur R, Kerckhoff A, Reese F, Pilgram N, Berger F, Luedtke R, Witt CM. Effects and feasibility of an Integrative Medicine program for geriatric patients-a cluster-randomized pilot study. Clin Interv Aging. 2013;8:953-61.

Liu JP, Han M, Li XX, Mu YJ, Lewith G, Wang YY, Witt CM, Yang GY, Manheimer E, Snellingen T, Berman B, Gluud C. Prospective registration, bias risk and outcome-reporting bias in randomised clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine: an empirical methodological study. BMJ Open. 2013 Jul 16;3(7).

Mittring N, Perard M, Witt CM. Corporate culture assessments in integrative oncology: a qualitative case study of two integrative oncology centers. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:316950.

Reinhold T, Roll S, Willich SN, Ortiz M, Witt CM, Brinkhaus B. Cost-effectiveness for acupuncture in seasonal allergic rhinitis: economic results of the ACUSAR trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2013 Jul;111(1):56-63.

Xu Q, Bauer R, Hendry BM, Fan TP, Zhao Z, Duez P, Simmonds MS, Witt CM, Lu A, Robinson N, Guo DA, Hylands PJ. The quest for modernisation of traditional Chinese medicine. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Jun 13;13:132.

Roll S, Reinhold T, Pach D, Brinkhaus B, Icke K, Staab D, Jaeckel T, Wegscheider K, Willich S, Witt C. Comparative effectiveness of homeopathic vs. conventional therapy in usual care of atopic eczema in children: long-term medical and economic outcomes. PlosONE 2013. 8:1.

Blödt S, Schuetzler L, Huang W, Pach D, Brinkhaus B, Hummelsberger J, Kirschbaum B, Kuhlmann K, Lao L, Liang F, Mietzner A, Mittring N, Müller S, Paul A, Pimpao-Niederle C, Roll S, Wu H, Zhu J, Witt C. Effectiveness of additional self-care acupressure for women with menstrual pain compared to usual care alone using stakeholder engagement to design a pragmatic randomized trial and study protocol. Trials, 2013. 14:99.

Teut M, Dahler J, Hirschberg U, Luedtke R, Albrecht H, Witt C. Homeopathic drug proving of Okoubaka aubrevillei: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Trials, 2013. 14(1):96.

Hottenbacher L, Weisshuhn T, Watanabe K, Seki T, Ostermann J, Witt C. Opinions on Kampo and reasons for using it - results from a cross-sectional survey in three japanese clinics. BMC Complement Altern Med, 2013. 13(1):108.

Reuter K, Weisshuhn T, Witt C. Tibetan medicine: a systematic review of the clinical research available in the West. eCAM, 2013.213407.

Witt C, Schuetzler L. The gap between results from sham-controlled trials and trials using other controls in acupuncture research-the influence of context. Complement Ther Med, 2013. 21(2):112-114.

Witt C, Michalsen A, Roll S, Morandi A, Gupta S, Rosenberg M, Kronpass L, Stapelfeldt E, Hissar S, Muller M, Kessler C. Comparative effectiveness of a complex ayurvedic treatment and conventional standard care in osteoarthritis of the knee - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 2013. 14:149.

Witt C. Clinical research on traditional drugs and food items - the potential of comparative effectiveness research for interdisciplinary research. J of Ethnopharmacology, 2013. 147(1):254-258.

Brinkhaus B, Ortiz M, Witt C, Roll S, Linde K, Pfab F, Niggemann B, Hummelsberger J, Treszl A, Ring J, Zuberbier T, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med, 2013. 158(4):225-234.

Vickers A, Maschino A, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Sherman K, Witt C. Acupuncture Trialists™ Collaboration. Response to the Acupuncture Trialists™ Collaboration individual patient data meta-analysis. Acupunct Med, 2013. 31(1):98-100.

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2012


Nouns Z, Schauber S, Witt C, Kingreen H, Schuttpelz-Brauns K. Development of knowledge in basic sciences: a comparison of two medical curricula. Med Educ. 2012;46(12):1206-1214.

Li Y, Zheng H, Witt C, Roll S, Yu S, Yan J, Sun G, Zhao L, Huang W, Chang X, Zhang H, Wang D, Lan L, Zou R, Liang F. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ. 2012;184(4):401-410.

Huang W, Pach D, Napadow V, Park K, Long X, Neumann J, Maeda Y, Nierhaus T, Liang F, Witt C. Characterizing acupuncture stimuli using brain imaging with FMRI--a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. PLoS One. 2012;7(4):e32960.

Herman P, Poindexter B, Witt C, Eisenberg D. Are complementary therapies and integrative care cost-effective? A systematic review of economic evaluations. BMJ Open. 2012;2(5):e001046.

Tabali M, Ostermann T, Jeschke E, Witt C, Matthes H. Adverse drug reactions for CAM and conventional drugs detected in a network of physicians certified to prescribe CAM drugs. J Manag Care Pharm. 2012;18(6):427-438.

Schuetzler L, Carleton R, Witt C. The Illness/Injury Sensitivity Index: validation of a German version of the ISI-R. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. 2012;41(9):223-229.

Fischer H, Junne F, Witt C, von Ammon K, Cardini F, Fonnebo V, Johannessen H, Lewith G, Uehleke B, Weidenhammer, Brinkhaus B. Key issues in clinical and epidemiological research in CAM - A systematic literature review. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2012;19:51-60.

Witt C, Huang W, Lao L, Berman B. Which research is needed to support clinical decision-making on integrative medicine? Can comparative effectiveness research close the gap? Chin J Integr Med. 2012;18(10):723-729.

Witt C, Chesney M, Gliklich R, Green L, Lewith G, Luce B, McCaffrey A, Rafferty Withers S, Sox H, Tunis S, Berman B. Building a strategic framework for comparative effectiveness research in complementary and integrative medicine. eCAM. 2012;2012:531096.

Witt C, Aickin M, Baca T, Cherkin D, Haan M, Hammerschlag R, Hao J, Kaplan G, Lao L, McKay T, Pierce B, Riley D, Ritenbaugh C, Thorpe K, Tunis S, Weissberg J, Berman B. Effectiveness Guidance Document (EGD) for acupuncture research - a consensus document for conducting trials. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012;12:148.

Witt C, Meissner K, Pach D, Thiele C, Luedtke R, Ghadiyali Z, Deter H, Zimmermann-Viehoff F. Stimulation of gastric slow waves with manual acupuncture at acupuncture points ST36 and PC6--a randomized single blind controlled trial. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2012;24(5):438-445.

Witt C, Martins F, Willich S, Schuetzler L. Can I help you? Physicians' expectations as predictor for treatment outcome. Eur J Pain. 2012;16(10):1455-1466.

Witt C, Manheimer E, Hammerschlag R, Lüdtke R, Lao L, Tunis S, Berman B. How Well Do Randomized Trials Inform Decision Making: A systematic review using comparative effectiveness research measures on acupuncture for back pain. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(2):e32399.

Witt C, Holmberg C. Changing academic medicine - Strategies used by academic leaders of integrative medicine: A qualitative study. eCAM. 2012;652546.

Holmberg C, Brinkhaus B, Witt C. Experts' opinions on terminology for complementary and integrative medicine - a qualitative study with leading experts. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012;12:218.

Pierce B, Chesney M, Witt C, Berman B. Physician perspectives on omparative effectiveness research: implications for practice-based evidence. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 2012;1(4):32-36.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C. Making better doctors - using Mind-Body-Medicine skills as a self-care element in medical education at the Charité University Medical School. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2012;19:4-6.

Vickers A, Cronin A, Maschino A, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Foster N, Sherman K, Witt C, Linde K. Acupuncture for chronic pain: individual patient data meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(19):1444-1453.

Flower A, Witt C, Liu J, Ulrich-Merzenich G, Yu H, Lewith G. Guidelines for randomised controlled trials investigating Chinese herbal medicine. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012;140(3):550-554.

 

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2011

Adler U, Krueger S, Teut M, Luedtke R, Bartsch I, Schuetzler L, Melcher F, Willich S, Linde K, Witt C. Homeopathy for depression--DEP-HOM: study protocol for a randomized, partially double-blind, placebo controlled, four armed study. Trials. 2011;12(1):43.

Teut M, Hirschberg U, Elies M, Lüdtke R, Albrecht H, Dahler J, Schnegg C, Witt C. Arzneirechtlicher Status und Organisation homöopathischer Arzneimittelprüfungen in Deutschland. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2011;18(2):91-96.

Watanabe K, Matsuura K, Gao P, Hottenbacher L, Tokunaga H, Nishimura K, Imazu Y, Reissenweber H, Witt C. Traditional apanese Kampo edicine: Clinical research between modernity and traditional medicine-The state of research and methodological suggestions for the future. eCAM. 2011;2011:513842.

Kliems H, Witt C. The good doctor: a qualitative study of German homeopathic physicians. J Altern Complement Med. 2011;17(3):265-270.

Jeschke E, Ostermann T, Tabali M, Kroz M, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Matthes H. Anthroposophic medicine in pediatric primary care: a prospective, multicenter observational study on prescribing patterns. Altern Ther Health Med. 2011;17(2):18-28.

Rendant D, Pach D, Luedtke R, Reisshauer A, Mietzner A, Willich S, Witt C. Qigong versus exercise versus no therapy for patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Spine. 2011;36(6):419-427.

Pach D, Hohmann C, Luedtke R, Zimmermann-Viehoff F, Witt C, Thiele C. German translation of the Southampton Needle Sensation Questionnaire: use in an experimental acupuncture study. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2011;18(6):321-326.

Pach D, Brinkhaus B, Roll S, Wegscheider K, Icke K, Willich S, Witt C. Efficacy of injections with Disci/Rhus toxicodendron compositum for chronic low back pain--a randomized placebo-controlled trial. PLoS One. 2011;6(11):e26166.

Witt C, Schuetzler L, Luedtke R, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Patient characteristics and variation in treatment outcomes: which patients benefit most from acupuncture for chronic pain? Clinical Journal of Pain. 2011;27(6):550-555.

Witt C, Pach D, Reinhold T, Wruck K, Brinkhaus B, Mank S, Willich S. Treatment of the adverse effects from acupuncture and their economic impact: a prospective study in 73,406 patients with low back or neck pain. Eur J Pain. 2011;15(2):193-197.

Witt C, Treszl A, Wegscheider K. Comparative Effectiveness Research: Externer Validität auf der Spur. Deutsches Ärzteblatt. 2011;108(46):A2468-2474.

Witt C. Health economic studies on complementary and integrative medicine. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2011;18:6-9.

Witt C. Clinical research on acupuncture - Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research. Chin J Integr Med. 2011;17(3):166-172.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Jena S, Bockelbrink A, Ortiz M, Willich S. Integration of complementary and alternative medicine into medical schools in Austria, Germany and Switzerland--results of a cross-sectional study. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2011;161(1-2):32-43.

Stock-Schroer B, Albrecht H, Betti L, Dobos G, Endler C, Linde K, Lüdtke R, Musial F, van Wijk R, Witt C, Baumgartner S. Reporting experiments in homeopathic basic research – description of the checklist development. eCAM. 2011;639260.

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2010


Teut M, Hirschberg U, Luedtke R, Schnegg C, Dahler J, Albrecht H, Witt C. Protocol for a phase 1 homeopathic drug proving trial. Trials. 2010;11:80.

Teut M, Luedtke R, Schnabel K, Willich S, Witt C. Homeopathic treatment of elderly patients--a prospective observational study with follow-up over a two year period. BMC Geriatr. 2010;10:10.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Meinecke C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity: a two-year prospective study in outpatients. Int J Gen Med. 2010;3:239-253.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Glockmann A, Willich S, Kiene H. Predictors of outcome after 6 and 12 months following anthroposophic therapy for adult outpatients with chronic disease: a secondary analysis from a prospective observational study. BMC Res Notes. 2010;3:218.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Rivoir A, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for migraine: a two-year prospective cohort study in routine outpatient settings. Open Neurol J. 2010;4:100-110.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Kienle G, Willich S, Kiene H. Health costs in patients treated for depression, in patients with depressive symptoms treated for another chronic disorder, and in non-depressed patients: a two-year prospective cohort study in anthroposophic outpatient settings. Eur J Health Econ. 2010;11(1):77-94.

Porzsolt F, Linde K, Witt C, Mühlhauser I, Runkel F, Habs M. Validity of clinical trials: are the difference between conventional and complementary alternative medicine? Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2010;135(30):1503-1506.

Jeschke E, Ostermann T, Tabali M, Vollmar H, Kroz M, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Matthes H. Pharmacotherapy of elderly patients in everyday anthroposophic medical practice: a prospective, multicenter observational study. BMC Geriatr. 2010;10:48.

Pach D, Knochel B, Luedtke R, Wruck K, Willich S, Witt C. Visiting a sauna: does inhaling hot dry air reduce common cold symptoms? A randomised controlled trial. Med J Aust. 2010;193(11-12):730-734.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of patients with migraine: a prospective observational study with a 2-year follow-up period. J Altern Complement Med. 2010;16(4):347-355.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Physician characteristics and variation in treatment outcomes: are better qualified and experienced physicians more successful in treating patients with chronic pain with acupuncture? J Pain. 2010;11(5):431-435.

Witt C, Liang F, Huang W, Zeng F, Willich S. First Sino-German International Symposium on acupuncture and moxibustion. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2010;2:33-36.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Future medical doctors need to be informed about CAM to ensure safe and competent patient care. Tijdschrift voor Medisch Onderwijs. 2010;29:87-89.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B. Efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis - An overview about previous and ongoing studies. Auton Neurosci. 2010;157(1-2):42-45.

Berman B, Langevin H, Witt C, Dubner R. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(5):454-461.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Ortiz M, Roll S, Reinhold T, Linde K, Pfab F, Niggemann B, Hummelsberger J, Irnich D, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture in seasonal allergic rhinitis (ACUSAR)--design and protocol of a randomised controlled multi-centre trial. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2010;17(2):95-102.

Vickers A, Cronin A, Maschino A, Lewith G, Macpherson H, Victor N, Sherman K, Witt C, Linde K. Individual patient data meta-analysis of acupuncture for chronic pain: protocol of the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Trials. 2010;11:90.

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2009


von Trott P, Wiedemann A, Luedtke R, Reishauer A, Willich S, Witt C. Qigong and exercise therapy for elderly patients with chronic neck pain (QIBANE): a randomized controlled study. J Pain. 2009;10(5):501-508.

Tabali M, Jeschke E, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Ostermann T, Matthes H. Educational intervention to improve physician reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in a primary care setting in complementary and alternative medicine. BMC Public Health. 2009;9:274.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Schnuerer C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for asthma: A two-year prospective cohort study in routine outpatient settings. J Asthma Allergy. 2009;2:111-128.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Meinecke C, Glockmann A, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for children with chronic disease: A two-year prospective cohort study in routine outpatient settings. BMC Pediatr. 2009;9:39.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Long-term outcomes of anthroposophic therapy for chronic low back pain: A two-year follow-up analysis. J Pain Res. 2009;2:75-85.

Hamre H, Witt C, Kienle G, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for anxiety disorders: a two-year prospective cohort study in routine outpatient settings. Clinical Medicine: Psychiatry. 2009;2:17-31.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Kienle G, Willich S, Kiene H. Outcome of anthroposophic medication therapy in chronic disease: a 12-month prospective cohort study. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009;2:25-37.

Jeschke E, Ostermann T, Tabali M, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Matthes H. Diagnostic profiles and prescribing patterns in everyday anthroposophic medical practice--a prospective multi-centre study. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2009;16(5):325-333.

Jeschke E, Ostermann T, Vollmar H, Kroz M, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Matthes H. Evaluation of prescribing patterns in a German network of CAM physicians for the treatment of patients with hypertension: a prospective observational study. BMC Fam Pract. 2009;10:78.

Jeschke E, Ostermann T, Luke C, Tabali M, Kroz M, Bockelbrink A, Witt C, Willich S, Matthes H. Remedies containing Asteraceae extracts: a prospective observational study of prescribing patterns and adverse drug reactions in german primary care. Drug Safety. 2009;32(8):691-706.

Witt C, Reinhold T, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in women and men with allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled study in usual care. Am J Epidemiol. 2009;169(5):562-571.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic sinusitis: A prospective observational study with 8 years follow-up. BMC Ear Nose Throat Disord. 2009;9:7.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of chronic headache (ICD-9: 784.0)--a prospective observational study with 2-year follow-up. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2009;16(4):227-235.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of patients with dysmenorrhea: a prospective observational study with 2 years follow-up. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2009;280(4):603-611.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of patients with psoriasis--a prospective observational study with 2 years follow-up. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2009;23(5):538-543.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of children with atopic eczema: a prospective observational study with two years follow-up. Acta Derm Venereol. 2009;89(2):182-183.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Baur R, Willich S. Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic low back pain: A prospective observational study with 2 years' follow-up. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2009;25(4):334-339.

Witt C, Berling N, Rinpoche N, Cuomo M, Willich S. Evaluation of medicinal plants as part of Tibetan medicine prospective observational study in Sikkim and Nepal. J Altern Complement Med. 2009;15(1):59-65.

Witt C, Pach D, Brinkhaus B, Wruck K, Tag B, Mank S, Willich S. Safety of acupuncture: results of a prospective observational study with 229,230 patients and introduction of a medical information and consent form. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2009;16(2):91-97.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Pach D, Reinhold T, Wruck K, Roll S, Jackel T, Staab D, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Homoeopathic versus conventional therapy for atopic eczema in children: medical and economic results. Dermatology. 2009;219(4):329-340.

Witt C, Berghöfer A. Quality management in complementary and integrative medicine. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2009;16(3):190-194.

Witt C. Efficacy, effectiveness, pragmatic trials - Guidance on terminology and the advantages of pragmatic trials. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2009;16:292-294.

Witt C. Weitere Forschung ist die Basis für Integration in die Versorgung. Deutsches Ärzteblatt. 2009;106(37):A1786-A1789.

Stock-Schroer B, Albrecht H, Betti L, Endler C, Linde K, Lüdtke R, Musial F, van Wijk R, Witt C, Baumgartner S. Reporting experiments in homeopathic basic research (REHBaR) - a detailed guideline for authors. Homeopathy. 2009;98(4):287-298.

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2008


Reinhold T, Witt C, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis pain. Eur J Health Econ. 2008;9(3):209-219.

Keil T, Witt C, Roll S, Vance W, Weber K, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Homoeopathic versus conventional treatment of children with eczema: a comparative cohort study. Complement Ther Med. 2008;16(1):15-21.

Jena S, Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with headache. Cephalalgia. 2008;28(9):969-979.

Witt C, Reinhold T, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with headache. Cephalalgia. 2008;28(4):334-345.

Witt C, Reinhold T, Brinkhaus B, Roll S, Jena S, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with dysmenorrhea: a randomized study on clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in usual care. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;198(2):166 e161-168.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Mengler N, Willich S. How healthy are chronically ill patients after eight years of homeopathic treatment? - Results from a long term observational study. BMC Public Health. 2008;8:413.

Witt C, Becker M. Qigong für Schulkinder - Eine Studie an 4 Berliner Schulen. Zeitschrift für Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin. 2008;17:23-28.

Witt C, Linde K. The need of CAM research training. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2008;15:69-70.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Jena S, Liecker B, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with allergic rhinitis: a pragmatic randomized trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;101(5):535-543.

Wiedemann A, von Trott P, Luedtke R, Reisshauer A, Willich S, Witt C. Developing a qigong intervention and an exercise therapy for elderly patients with chronic neck pain and the study protocol. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2008;15(4):195-202.

White A, Cummings M, Barlas P, Cardini F, Filshie J, Foster N, Lundeberg T, Stener-Victorin E, Witt C. Defining an adequate dose of acupuncture using a neurophysiological approach--a narrative review of the literature. Acupunct Med. 2008;26(2):111-120.

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2007


Nocon M, Witt C, Willich S. Der kleine Unterschied in der Medizin. Eine Befragung zur Akzeptanz von Geschlechtsaspekten. MMW-Fortschritte der Medizin. 2007;149:137-139.

Linde K, Witt C, Streng A, Weidenhammer W, Wagenpfeil S, Brinkhaus B, Willich S, Melchart D. The impact of patient expectations on outcomes in four randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in patients with chronic pain. Pain. 2007;128(3):264-271.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic art therapy in chronic disease: a four-year prospective cohort study. Explore (NY). 2007;3(4):365-371.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Rhythmical massage therapy in chronic disease: a 4-year prospective cohort study. J Altern Complement Med. 2007;13(6):635-642.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Eurythmy therapy in chronic disease: a four-year prospective cohort study. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:61.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic medical therapy in chronic disease: A four-year prospective cohort study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2007;7:10.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Wegscheider K, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic vs. conventional therapy for chronic low back pain: a prospective comparative study. Eur J Med Res. 2007;12(7):302-310.

Witt C, Becker M, Bandelin K, Willich S. Xianggong (Fragrant Qigong) for the Health of School Children: A Qualitative Pilot Study of Feasibility and Effects. Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2007;84:46-51.

Witt C, Bluth M, Albrecht H, Weisshuhn T, Baumgartner S, Willich S. The in vitro evidence for an effect of high homeopathic potencies--a systematic review of the literature. Complement Ther Med. 2007;15(2):128-138.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Jena S, Linde K, Streng A, Hummelsberger J, Irnich D, Hammes M, Pach D, Melchart D, Willich S. Physician and treatment characteristics in a randomised multicentre trial of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Complement Ther Med. 2007;15(3):180-189.

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2006


Willich S, Reinhold T, Selim D, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Witt C. Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with chronic neck pain. Pain. 2006;125(1-2):107-113.

Nocon M, Witt C, Willich S. Das Krankheitsspektrum der Zukunft. MMW-Fortschritte der Medizin. 2006;148:191-194.

Linde K, Streng A, Hoppe A, Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Hammes M, Irnich D, Hummelsberger J, Willich S, Melchart D. Treatment in a randomized multicenter trial of acupuncture for migraine (ART migraine). Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2006;13(2):101-108.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Troeger W, Willich S, Kiene H. Use and safety of anthroposophic medications in chronic disease: A 2-year prospective analysis. Drug Safety. 2006;29(12):1173-1189.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapy for chronic depression: a four-year prospective cohort study. BMC Psychiatry. 2006;6:57.

Hamre H, Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Health costs in anthroposophic therapy users: a two-year prospective cohort study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2006;6:65.

Witt C, Jena S, Selim D, Brinkhaus B, Reinhold T, Wruck K, Liecker B, Linde K, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain. Am J Epidemiol. 2006;164(5):487-496.

Witt C, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Liecker B, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip: a randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm. Arthritis Rheum. 2006;54(11):3485-3493.

Witt C, Jena S, Brinkhaus B, Liecker B, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Acupuncture for patients with chronic neck pain. Pain. 2006:125(1-2):98-106.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Weisshuhn T, Quint P, Willich S. The role of trace elements in homeopathic preparations and the influence of container material, storage duration, and potentisation. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2006;13(1):15-21.

Witt C, Lüdtke R, Willich S. Häufige Diagnosen und Behandlungen in der klassisch homöopathischen Ärztlichen Praxis in Deutschland. Internistische Praxis. 2006;46(3):837-843.

Witt C, Bluth M, Hinderlich S, Albrecht H, Luedtke R, Weisshuhn T, Willich S. Does potentized HgCl2 (Mercurius corrosivus) affect the activity of diastase and alpha-amylase? J Altern Complement Med. 2006;12(4):359-365.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Reinhold T, Willich S. Efficacy, effectiveness, safety and costs of acupuncture for chronic pain - results of a large research initiative. Acupunct Med. 2006;24:33-39.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Teaching complementary and alternative medicine in a reform curriculum. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2006;13(6):342-348.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Willich S. Akupunktur - Klinische Studien mit den Krankenkassen. Bundesgesundheitsblatt. 2006;49(8):736-742.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Jena S, Selim D, Straub J, Willich S. Wirksamkeit, Sicherheit und Wirtschaftlichkeit der Akupunktur - ein Modellvorhaben mit der Techniker Krankenkasse. Deutsches Ärzteblatt. 2006;103(4):196-202.

Brinkhaus B, Wilkens J, Luedtke R, Hunger J, Witt C, Willich S. Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery: results of three randomised double-blind trials. Complement Ther Med. 2006;14(4):237-246.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Jena S, Linde K, Streng A, Wagenpfeil S, Irnich D, Walther H, Melchart D, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(4):450-457.

Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Jena S, Linde K, Streng A, Irnich D, Hummelsberger J, Hammes M, Pach D, Melchart D, Willich S. Interventions and physician characteristics in a randomized multicenter trial of acupuncture in patients with low-back pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2006;12(7):649-657.

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2005


Müller T, Witt C. Geschichte, Konzepte und aktuelle Anwendung psychotherapeutischer Verfahren: Evaluation eines Wahlpflichtseminars. Z Med Ausbild. 2005;22(1):Doc10.

Linde K, Streng A, Juergens S, Hoppe A, Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Wagenpfeil S, Pfaffenrath V, Hammes M, Weidenhammer W, Willich S, Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2005;293(17):2118-2125.

Melchart D, Streng A, Hoppe A, Brinkhaus B, Witt C, Wagenpfeil S, Pfaffenrath V, Hammes M, Hummelsberger J, Irnich D, Weidenhammer W, Willich S, Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: randomised controlled trial. British Medical Journal. 2005;331(7513):376-379.

Melchart D, Streng A, Hoppe A, Brinkhaus B, Becker-Witt C, Hammes M, Irnich D, Hummelsberger J, Willich S, Linde K. The acupuncture randomised trial (ART) for tension-type headache--details of the treatment. Acupunct Med. 2005;23(4):157-165.

Witt C, Keil T, Selim D, Roll S, Vance W, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Outcome and costs of homoeopathic and conventional treatment strategies: a comparative cohort study in patients with chronic disorders. Complement Ther Med. 2005;13(2):79-86.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Weisshuhn T, Willich S. High homeopathic potencies are different from potentized solvent when investigated with the REDEM technology. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2005;12(1):6-13.

Witt C, Lüdtke R, Willich S. Effect size in patients treated by homeopathy differ according to diagnosis - results of an observational study. Perfusion. 2005;18:356-360.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Baur R, Willich S. Homeopathic medical practice: long-term results of a cohort study with 3981 patients. BMC Public Health. 2005;5:115.

Witt C, Becker M, Bandelin K, Soellner R, Willich S. Qigong for schoolchildren: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2005;11(1):41-47.

Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Jena S, Linde K, Streng A, Wagenpfeil S, Hummelsberger J, Walther H, Melchart D, Willich S. Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised trial. The Lancet. 2005;366(9480):136-143.

Brinkhaus B, Joos S, Lindner M, Kohnen R, Witt C, Willich S, Hahn E. Integration of complementary and alternative medicine into german medical school curricula -- contradictions between the opinions of decision makers and the status quo. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2005;12(3):139-143.

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2004 - 2002


Hamre H, Becker-Witt C, Glockmann A, Ziegler R, Willich S, Kiene H. Anthroposophic therapies in chronic disease: the Anthroposophic Medicine Outcomes Study (AMOS). Eur J Med Res. 2004;9(7):351-360.

Witt C, Luedtke R, Weisshuhn T, Willich S. Diagnoses and treatment in homeopathic medical practice. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2004;11(2):98-103.

Becker-Witt C, Brinkhaus B, Jena S, Selim D, Löbel S, Willich S. Modellvorhaben Akupunktur der Techniker Krankenkasse und der dem Modellvorhaben beigetretenen Krankenkassen. Z Ärtzl Fortbild Qualitätssich. 2004;98(6):473-475.

Melchart D, Linde K, Streng A, Reitmayr S, Hoppe A, Brinkhaus B, Becker-Witt C, Wagenpfeil S, Pfaffenrath V, Hammes M, Willich S, Weidenhammer W. Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in patients with migraine or tension-type headache-design and protocols. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2003;10(4):179-184.

Kiessling C, Müller T, Becker-Witt C, Begenau J, Prinz V, Schleiermacher S. A medical humanities special study module on principles of medical theory and practice at the Charite, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. Acad Med. 2003;78(10):1031-1035.

Becker-Witt C, Weisshuhn T, Luedtke R, Willich S. Quality assessment of physical research in homeopathy. J Altern Complement Med. 2003;9(1):113-132.

Brinkhaus B, Becker-Witt C, Jena S, Linde K, Streng A, Wagenpfeil S, Irnich D, Hummelsberger J, Melchart D, Willich S. Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in patients with chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee - design and protocols. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2003;10(4):185-191.

Müller T, Becker-Witt C. Current forms of psychotherapy: teaching their history, concept and application. Med Educ. 2002;36(11):1098.

Pach D, Willich S, Becker-Witt C. Availability of research results on traditional chinese pharmacotherapy. Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2002;9(6):352-358.

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