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Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice is an internationally refereed journal focused on the effective and professional integration of complementary therapies within clinical practice. It publishes peer-reviewed evidence on the efficacy and mechanisms of complementary therapies through original research, registered systematic reviews, meta-analyses, reflective practice, and work addressing implementation, legal, and ethical concerns in clinical settings.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1744-3881
eISSN 1873-6947
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3810 excluding taxes for open access publication; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the methods section must provide sufficient detail to allow reproduction. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords in English and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure section placed before the references list.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance and include author names, source title, year, and volume and page or article-number details where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures must be cited in the text and accompanied by captions.
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Registered Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI use before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation, include 1 to 6 keywords in English, and give the registration number for the registered systematic review or meta-analysis.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords in English and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section placed before the references list.
References References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance and include author names, source title, year, and volume and page or article number where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, excluding the abstract from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure section placed before the references list.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the reference list in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation accelerates postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing non-gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Xianhong Jiang, Yuan Zhang, Jiaqi Tan, Ping Zhuang, Aili Fang, Xiaomin Yue, Jun Pang, Ying Kong, Ke Zhang, Yanfang Zhang, Jianbo Yu

10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102076
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Effect of electroacupuncture versus cognitive behavioral therapy for perimenopausal insomnia: a non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial

Xin-tong Yu, Hui-xian Wang, Jia Hu, Jing Hu, Jin-jia Chen, Wen-jia Yang, Ying Ren, Yan-ting Zheng, Yun-fei Chen

10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102071
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Effects of Baduanjin on Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Glaucoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Zhen Zeng, Xuejia Li, Xiaolin Ma, Juan Guo, Ling Qin

10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102077
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Daily Ginger Supplementation Improves Plasma Cholesterol Efflux Capacity and Reduces Oxidative Stress in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial

Fahime Ansarifard, Javad Nasrollahzadeh

10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102074
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Network Meta-analysis of Different Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies as Adjuvant Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease

Zongbao Li, Xiuhua Bai, Jiping Li, Wenyi Geng, Xin Xing, Jianqing Liang, Jintian Li, Juan Li

10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102075
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision; 56 days submission to decision after review; 125 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 3810 excluding taxes for open access articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Music Therapy and Health Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Cancer survivorship and care Pain Management and Placebo Effect Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Biofield Effects and Biophysics Educational Robotics and Engineering Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Nausea and vomiting management Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Sleep and related disorders Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Human-Animal Interaction Studies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

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