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Research on the effectiveness, safety, mechanisms, costs and practices of complementary, holistic and integrative medicine is a high priority at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Numerous investigators in different departments and centers participate in these activities. Research is supported by intramural and extramural funding. We aim to be national leaders for research in holistic and integrative medicine, thereby contributing to enhanced understanding and improved clinical care.
Our studies cover the continuum of care including:
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Basic science investigations of the mechanism of action of complementary therapies
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Clinical trials of the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of complementary therapies using randomized controlled trials, clinical trials and outcome study designs
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Outcomes research involving data collection from a non-randomized clinic population to assess efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of particular treatment approaches or combinations of treatment approaches in a real-life situation. Data gleaned from outcomes research is critical for eventual integration of CAM therapies
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Surveys of the attitudes and clinical behaviors of various health care professionals toward CAM, all of which have significant implications for consumer healthcare options.
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Systematic reviews of the literature which evaluates the existing scientific evidence for CAM, thereby providing clinicians and consumers with the highest level of evidence on safety and efficacy of specific therapies for different conditions, and providing investigators with information that will assist in the planning of future research. |
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials:
Clinical Trials in Cancer
CAM Publications and Presentations
Bioenergetic Fields
Communications, Clinician/Patient Relationship
Education
Epidemiology/Health Services Publications
Herbs and Dietary Supplements
Legal, Ethical, Policy Issues
Lifestyle
Mind-Body Medicine
Spirituality
CAM Research and Grants at Wake Forest School of Medicine:
Bioenergetic Fields
Cancer Research
Communications, Clinician/Patient Relationship
Epidemiology/Health Services Research
Herbs and Dietary Supplements
Legal, Ethical, Policy Issues
Mind-Body Medicine
Spirituality
How to support Research…
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