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Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Complementary Therapies in Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on high-quality research on complementary and integrative approaches in healthcare. It publishes human-participant studies on clinical effectiveness, mechanisms of action, health outcomes, methodological challenges, implementation strategies, and health service delivery, with coverage including mind-body interventions, manual practices, lifestyle approaches, herbal and nutritional therapies, and digital health interventions.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0965-2299
eISSN 1873-6963
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,390 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, the declarations tool document must be uploaded, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list on first submission.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that same order with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and must include captions, while all figures must be cited in the text and submitted as separate files with captions.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, complete the declarations tool with the resulting declaration document uploaded separately, and add any generative AI declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

Study identification, data extraction, and inter-bout interval classification in a meta-analysis of short-bout accumulated exercise

Waris Wongpipit

10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103437
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Optimal sound-color matching scheme of five-element music and lighting colors for emotional responses in patients with GAD: A randomized, two-factor mixed-design trial

Jing Gao, Mengni Zhang, Huan Chen, Xiaohui Dong, Fei Wang, Chaoming Hou

10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103445
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Beyond mastalgia subtype: Sensory pain burden, attitudes, and complementary medicine utilization in women with mastalgia

Perya Abbasoglu, Alp Russell Abbasoglu, Aysu Aliyeva, Sena Tolu, Pelin Basim

10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103444
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Study identification, data extraction, and inter-bout interval classification in a meta-analysis of short-bout accumulated exercise

Waris Wongpipit

10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103439
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Cinema-based interventions for coping with life-threatening illness, dying or loss: A systematic review and realist synthesis

Raquel Ibanez-Monforte, Pedro Sigaud-Sellos, Andrea Rodriguez-Prat

10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103446
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days from submission to first decision; 41 days from submission to decision after review; 95 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,390 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Pain Management and Placebo Effect Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Herbal Medicine Research Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Music Therapy and Health Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications Educational Robotics and Engineering Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Healthcare and Venom Research Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Empathy and Medical Education Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Dermatology and Skin Diseases Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Biofield Effects and Biophysics Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds

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