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Physical therapy session: patient receives electrotherapy, another patient undergoes neck treatment.

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Electrical Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise Versus Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Inmaculada C Lara-Palomo, Adrián Bautista-Rodríguez Sr, Jose María Muñoz-Manzaneda Sr, Elena Álvarez-López, Elena Barragán-Olea, Adelaida María Castro-Sánchez

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Aug 20); 15:e91491

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Woman with psoriasis preparing herbal remedies with mortar and pestle

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Efficacy and Safety of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biologic Treatment in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Real-World Study

Fanlingzi Shen, Ruiqi Cai, Jinrong Lu, Xiangjin Gao, Wencheng Jiang, Bin Li, Ruiping Wang

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Aug 07); 15:e96547

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Acupuncturist inserting needles into a patient's back for pain relief.

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The Therapeutic Efficacy of Gold Needle “Regulating Spirit” Acupuncture for Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Xin Wang, Yilin Tao, Qianqian Li, Jing Yang, Qian Liu, Anping Xu

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Aug 05); 15:e96326

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Diagram on laptop screen showing immune response to a virus, with antibody binding.

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Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Protocol for a Trials Within Cohorts Study

Linhao Li, Sihan Wang, Jiale Chen, Xiaojie Ding, Yifei Wang, Fei Guo, Xiaoying Sun, Liu Liu, Xin Li

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Aug 04); 15:e88251

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Close-up of hands massaging the neck and shoulder area of a person lying face down.

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Comparison of Traditional Chinese Manual Therapy (Tuina) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Hongyu Li, Lili Zhao, Zhenning Zhao, Jing Mu, Huisheng Ma

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 20); 15:e96555

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Woman receiving a relaxing head massage with candles and crystals in background

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The Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in Reducing Burnout and Related Psychopathologies: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Santosha Veeramachaneni, Elizabeth Park, Jeffrey Martin, Marc Ringor, Gregory Brown, Anne Weisman, Kavita Batra

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 17); 15:e69733

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Infographic detailing a lung cancer screening trial: population, design, and outcomes.

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Clinical Study on the Prevention of High-Risk Pulmonary Nodule Progression With Yifei Sanjie Pill: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Bo An, Jietao Lin, Lizhu Lin, Xiangjun Qi, Yanlong Li, Minyi Guan, Zhiqiang Chen, Jingrui Wang, Lingling Sun

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 15); 15:e78534

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Jathyadi Thailam, Thriphala Churna, and infiltration syringe for ano-rectal care

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Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Management Protocol on the Rate of Recurrence, Healing and Safety in Parikarthika (Fissure in Ano): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Indu P P, Kalpana Kachare, Pratap Shankar K M, Binitha P, Lisha S, Bhagwan Sahai Sharma, Thugutla Maheswar, Narayanan Srikanth, Arunabh Tripathi, Rabinarayanan Acharya

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 08); 15:e88548

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Man pouring instant coffee granules from a sachet into a glass of water

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Efficacy, Safety, and Mechanism of the Qi-Lian-Xiao-Pi Prescription (WW-1) for Chronic Atrophic Gastritis After Helicobacter Pylori Eradication: Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Wei Bai, Guodong Huang, Xianjun Rao, Hao Li, Tingting Zhou, Yang Yang, Wei Wei

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 08); 15:e90965

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Two smiling senior women exercising with resistance bands outdoors

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Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized Injection for Improving Exercise Tolerance in Chronic Heart Failure: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study

Yiming Zuo, Yunfeng Jia, Lu Fan, Yayi Liu, Yuxiao Cao, Miaomiao Wei, Lei Wei, Xiaoling Wang, Xuezheng Liu, Shichao Lv

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 07); 15:e91051

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Mother feeding Ayurvedic herbal leham to her child from a spoon

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Ayush Bala Rakshak Leham for Moderate Malnutrition in Children Aged 3 to 5 Years: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Karthika Asokan Prabha, Kishor Gavali, Binitha P, Saniya CK, Suhas Chaudhary, Monika Kumari, Remya E, Prashant Shinde, Swati Sharma, Arunabh Tripathi, Sophia Jameela, Richa Singhal, Babita Yadav, Sarada Ota, Bhogavalli Chandra Sekhara Rao, Narayanam Srikanth, Rabinarayan Acharya

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 06); 15:e93718

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Child with bandage on arm sits on exam table, gloved hands in foreground.

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Integrative Traditional East Asian Medicine–Based Adjunctive Therapies for Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Standard Cancer Treatment: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

So-Jeong Wi, Dong-Hyeon Kim, Su-Hyon Kim, Sang-Jin Lee, Jong-Sung Park, Seon-Mi Shin, Byung-Cheol Lee, So-Jung Park

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 03); 15:e94053

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Close-up of a person's elbow with red, irritated skin and a rash, with fingers touching the affected area.

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Clinical Dose-Response of Inflammation Formula Number 1 Granules Versus Traditional Decoction in the Treatment of Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Ding Li, Xin Ma, Chuanbing Xu, Xin Li, Yang Meng, Wencheng Jiang, Guangpu Luo, Yanping Liu, Fanlingzi Shen, Xiangjin Gao, Ruiping Wang, Bin Li

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jul 03); 15:e96094

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Esthetician performs microneedling facial treatment on a woman's cheek

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Topical Recombinant Collagen Following Fractional Radio Frequency Microneedling for Nonsurgical Facelift: Case Report

Thien-Chong Marcus Wong, Yizhi Ong

JMIR Dermatol 2026 (Jun 29); 9:e86892

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Hand picking a succulent piece of Indian food from a copper bowl

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Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties and Applicability of Agni Assessment Tools in Ayurveda: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Anjana Roy, Aadithyaraj KT, Shivakumar S Harti, Shibna MV, Yogesh Badwe

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jun 18); 15:e79580

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Physical therapist applying TENS unit pads to a patient's upper back

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Comparing 2-Hz and 100-Hz Electroacupuncture for Postoperative Musculoskeletal Pain: Protocol for a 2 × 2 Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial

Jeong Hwan Park, Hyeong Joon Jun, Young-Eun Kim, Sanghun Lee, Daehyeok Kim, Sunmi Choi

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jun 16); 15:e91706

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Acupuncture needles inserted into a person's back, close-up view

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Safety and Effectiveness of an Integrative Treatment of Acupuncture-Based Intervention in Survivors of Breast Cancer With Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: Protocol for a Single-Center, Single-Arm Exploratory Trial

Naruaki Kawasaki, Hiroto Ishiki, Naho Matsubara, Takako Ikegami, Ayaka Ishikawa, Sayaka Arakawa, Asuka Takahashi, Tomoko Uchida, Yukie Nameki, Yoko Horiguchi, Takeshi Murata, Shin Takayama, Akihiko Suto, Kota Kihara, Keisuke Ariyoshi, Shunsuke Oyamada, Ayako Kayano, Hiromichi Matsuoka, Tatsuya Takagi, Eriko Satomi

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jun 11); 15:e94381

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Woman receiving acupuncture treatment on her face and neck

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Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture for Postoperative Insomnia in Patients With Spinal Metastasis: Protocol of a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study

Mengchen Yin, Cuifang Jiang, Xia Peng, Junqiao Zhao, Fan Zhang, Junming Ma, Dong Wang, Yan Cao

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jun 08); 15:e81489

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Assortment of dried medicinal herbs and roots in bowls, top view

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Efficacy and Safety of Kanggan Mixture for Influenza: Protocol for a Multicenter Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

Yilan Gao, Yue Ge, Qian Wang, Zibo Sun, Shuo Dong, Yanfen Tang, Guicai Zhang, Xianmei Zhou, Hailang He

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jun 02); 15:e89891

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Flow diagram showing the process of identifying and selecting studies for a systematic review.

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Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercise Versus Oral Medication in the Treatment of Neck Pain: Study Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Guancheng Wang, Yuanming Zhong, Shichang Yang, Haoran Sun, Jie Si, Yan Long, Jinyu Li

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (May 18); 15:e86168

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