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Research on complementary and alternative medicine using randomized controlled trials.

W R Harlan1

  • 1Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD 20892-9629, USA. wharlan@mail.nih.gov

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|February 2, 2002
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) integrates evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into conventional healthcare. NCCAM supports rigorous research and disseminates findings to promote public health and informed medical decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Public Health Research
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 1998 to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
  • NCCAM operates as one of 25 institutes within the NIH, focusing on evidence-based medicine and public health education.
  • The center aims to integrate CAM therapies into conventional medicine when scientific evidence supports their value and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the history and development of CAM research within the NIH.
  • To describe the mission and operational framework of NCCAM.
  • To highlight NCCAM's role in promoting evidence-based practices and disseminating health information.

Main Methods:

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  • Discussion of the historical context of CAM at the NIH.
  • Explanation of NCCAM's approach to evidence-based medicine and public health.
  • Overview of research proposal review processes and the importance of systematic reviews.
  • Emphasis on training researchers in CAM and disseminating findings.

Main Results:

  • NCCAM prioritizes scientifically rigorous studies, including randomized controlled trials, to evaluate CAM therapies.
  • Systematic reviews are utilized to synthesize existing evidence and guide future research directions.
  • NCCAM actively supports research training and information dissemination to healthcare providers and the public.

Conclusions:

  • NCCAM is committed to advancing evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine.
  • The center plays a crucial role in educating the public and healthcare professionals about the efficacy and safety of CAM.
  • NCCAM's initiatives foster the integration of proven CAM therapies into mainstream medical practice.