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A clinical trial of cranial electrotherapy stimulation for anxiety and comorbid depression
A comparative study of anxiety disorders treatment with Paroxetine in combination with cranial electrotherapy stimulation therapy
A control study of a hypnotic drug plus cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of insomnia
A novel medical device that relieves anxiety, depression and pain while improving sleep in a population of teachers
A pilot study of cranial electrotherapy stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder
A progressive treatment for a chronic progressive disease: the war against complex regional pain syndrome
A qualitative study exploring the experience and value of the Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) device Alpha-Stim AID for social prescribing service patients with symptoms of Anxiety
A randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study of the effects of cranial electrical stimulation on activity in brain pain processing regions in individuals with fibromyalgia
A retrospective review of patient perception of Alpha-Stimulation treatment
Acupuncture combined with cranial electrotherapy stimulation on generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Alpha-Stim AID cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) anxiety treatment: anxiety, depression and health-related quality-of-life outcomes in primary health-care social prescribing services
Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for Anxiety Treatment: Outcomes in a United Kingdom (UK) Primary Care Practice
Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation(CES) for Anxiety Treatment: Outcomes in a United Kingdom (UK) Primary Care Practice
An examination of cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) on alpha-amylase levels, cortisol levels and state-trait anxiety scores in the chronically mentally ill
An investigation of the effectiveness of cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of anxiety disorders among outpatient psychiatric patients, impulse control parolees and pedophiles
Bioelectricity and microcurrent therapy for tissue healing – a narrative review
Biofeedback and electromedicine reduce the cycle of pain spasm pain in low back patients
Clinical Efficacy of Assisted Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation Treatment on Depression
Clinical comparative study of microcurrent electrical stimulation to mid-laser and placebo treatment in degenerative joint disease of the temporomandibular joint
Clinical effectiveness and cost minimisation model of Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation in treatment seeking patients with moderate to severe generalised anxiety disorder
Clinical effectiveness and cost minimisation model of Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation in treatment seeking patients with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder
Comparative Observation between Single Use of Fluoxetine and Its Combination with CES
Comparative Study of Pain Relief in Two Non-Pharmacological Treatments in Patients with Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: A Randomized Trial
Comparison of the effects of cranial electrotherapy stimulation and midazolam as preoperative treatment in geriatric patients: A CONSORT-compliant randomized controlled trial
Cranial application of low level transcranial electrotherapy vs. relaxation instruction in anxious patients
Cranial electrical stimulation improves symptoms and functional status in individuals with fibromyalgia
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) As a treatment for reducing stress and improving prefrontal cortex functioning in victims of domestic violence
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) and the reduction of stress symptoms in a sheriff’s jail security and patrol officer population: a pilot study
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES): a safe and effective low cost means of anxiety control in a dental practice
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation affects mood state but not levels of peripheral neurotrophic factors or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulation
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation for the management of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and pain in patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary study
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation for the treatment of chronically symptomatic bipolar patients
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation in patients suffering from acute anxiety disorders
Cumulative Response from Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for Chronic Pain
Curative effect of CES as adjuvant therapy on elderly patients with chronic insomnia
Differential effects of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on changes in anxiety and depression symptoms over time in patients with generalized anxiety disorder
Early Recovery of Exercise-Related Muscular Injury by HBOT: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial (2019)
Effect of CES Combined with Flupentixol-melitracen for Depression After Stroke
Effect of CES combined with escitalopram on quality of life and activities of daily living of patients with depression after cerebral infarction
Effect of HBOT on mood and neurohormonal markers
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress markers, and recovery in aging
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress markers, and recovery in aging.
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on muscle recovery and performance enhancement in football players: A cohort study
Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for controlling pain associated with orthodontic tooth movement
Effectiveness of microcurrent therapy as a constituent of post-hospital rehabilitative treatment in patients after total knee alloarthroplasty - a randomized clinical trial
Effects of Acute Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Function and Subsequent Recovery Strategy
Effects of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation on Suicidal Ideation and Event-related Potentials in Patients with Treatment-resistant Depression
Effects of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation on the Levels of HPA, BDNF and Clinical Symptoms in Patients with Mild Depression
Effects of HBOT on sleep disorders in older adults
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Mitochondrial Respiration and Physical Performance in Middle-Aged Athletes: A Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Mitochondrial Respiration and Physical Performance in Middle-Aged Master Athletes (2022)
Effects of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on preoperative anxiety, pain and endocrine response
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function in exercise-induced muscle damage in rats
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on cellular aging and immune function.
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on exercise-induced muscle injury and soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on muscle strength and endurance in elite athletes: A randomised controlled trial
Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
Effects of microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulation on recovery of muscle performance after high-intensity sprint and resistance combined training sessions
Efficacy of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation on Anxiety and Sleep Qualities Among Elderly Patients with Chronic Sleep Disorders
Efficacy of HBOT in muscle recovery post-exercise: a double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT
Efficacy of cranial electric stimulation for the treatment of insomnia: A randomized pilot study
Efficacy of cranial electrotherapy stimulation for neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury: a multi-site randomized controlled trial with a secondary 6-month open-label phase
Efficacy of microcurrent therapy in infants with congenital muscular torticollis involving the entire sternocleidomastoid muscle: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Electrical treatment of severe head and neck cancer pain
Electro-membrane microcurrent therapy reduces signs and symptoms of muscle damage
Evaluation of the potential efficacy of the Alpha-Stim SCS in the horse
Feasibility of Using Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation for Pain in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Feasibility, acceptability and costs of nurse-led Alpha-Stim cranial electrostimulation to treat anxiety and depression in university students
Feasibility, acceptability and costs of nurse‑led Alpha‑Stim cranial electrostimulation to treat anxiety and depression in university students
First responder research shows that electrical brain stimulation helps control anxiety, insomnia, and depression
HBOT and GABA receptor regulation
HBOT enhances fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis
HBOT for elite athletes: implications on VO2 max, recovery, and inflammation markers
Hyperbaric oxygen and neuroplasticity: Implications for well-being and cognitive function in aging populations
Hyperbaric oxygen and neuroplasticity: Implications for well-being and cognitive function in aging populations.
Hyperbaric oxygen and sports performance: A look at potential applications and outcomes
Hyperbaric oxygen effects on long COVID patients: A clinical trial
Hyperbaric oxygen in sleep-deprived subjects: Recovery acceleration
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy ameliorates cognitive impairment induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia in rats
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy ameliorates cognitive impairment induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia in rats
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy ameliorates cognitive impairment induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia in rats.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its role in inflammation modulation
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy effects on stress hormone levels and parasympathetic activity
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for sports-related injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the recovery of soccer players: A randomized controlled trial
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves cognitive function in healthy aging adults.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves mitochondrial function and biogenesis in hypoxic cells
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves neurocognitive function in healthy aging adults
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves sleep quality in patients with chronic fatigue
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in post-COVID fatigue
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases telomere length and decreases immunosenescence in humans.
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment improves oxidative stress levels and cognitive decline in elderly patients
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment improves oxidative stress levels and cognitive decline in elderly patients: A controlled clinical trial.
Impact of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation Based Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Insomnia
Incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies to expand psychological services to veterans suffering from chronic pain
Is microcurrent stimulation effective in pain management? An additional Perspective
Microcurrent electrotherapy improves palatal wound healing: randomized clinical trial
Microcurrent stimulation at shenmen acupoint facilitates EEG associated with sleepiness and positive mood: a randomized controlled electrophysiological study
Microcurrent therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Could it be more than a placebo-effect? A randomized controlled trial
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