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Practice Guideline
. 2008 Jun;22(3):324-33.
doi: 10.1007/s00482-008-0677-1.

[Alternative and complementary therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome]

[Article in German]
J Langhorst  1 , W Häuser, D Irnich, N Speeck, E Felde, A Winkelmann, H Lucius, A Michalsen, F Musial
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Practice Guideline

[Alternative and complementary therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome]

[Article in German]
J Langhorst et al. Schmerz. 2008 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: Interdisciplinary S3 level guidelines were devised in cooperation with 8 medical, 2 psychological and 2 patient support groups. Results were elaborated in a multilevel group process.

Methods: On the bases of the "Cochrane Library" (1993-2006), "Medline" (1980-2006), "PsychInfo" (2006) and "Scopus" (2006) controlled studies and meta-analyses of controlled studies were analyzed.

Results: Only few controlled studies were found supporting in part the effectiveness of CAM therapies in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Due to the lack of information on long term efficacy and cost-effectiveness, only limited recommendations for CAM therapies can be given.

Conclusion: Within a multicomponent therapy setting, selective CAM therapies (acupuncture, vegetarian diet, homeopathy, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, music-oriented and body-oriented therapies) can be recommended for a limited period of time.

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