Integrative Medicine

UM SOM: Integrative Medicine

Clinical Trials / Enroll in a Research Study

Current clinical trials at the Center for Integrative Medicine are listed below.  For more information on clinical trials in the field of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine, visit the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's Clinical Trials page.  

 

 Male Infertility Study

The Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is conducting an exciting investigational research study, offering new approaches in treating male infertility. This non-drug, non-invasive therapy is called qi manipulation therapy (QMT) from traditional Chinese medicine. In QMT, the therapist is said to use his life-energy called qi (pronounced “chee”) to help the patient break qi blockage and return qi balance to achieve healthy outcomes.

For more information click here.

Dose Escalation Study of Chinese Herbs in Osteoarthritis of the Knee

The University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine is conducting an investigational research study to determine if an herbal supplement is useful for persons with osteoarthritis of the knee.  Call 1-877-861-6037 to see if you are eligible.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Have been diagnosed with OA of the Knee
  • Are at least 40 years old of age
  • Are in good general health

Participants will be seen at Kernan Hospital located just off I-70 and Security Blvd.  Parking is free.  Call 1-877-861-6037 to see if you are eligible.
You will be compensated for your time.

Qigong Therapy for Treating Cocaine Addiction

An exciting investigational research study offering new approaches in helping with cocaine withdrawal is being conducted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine.   Non-drug therapies (acupressure, deep breathing and meditation) will be combined with a standard detoxification program to hopefully increase the success rate of people who have made the commitment to stop using cocaine. 

Qualified participants are:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have used cocaine/crack in the past 30 days but want to stop
  • Not in a methadone maintenance program
  • Willing to accept treatment for their cocaine problem and to follow the treatment protocol (e.g. provide urine samples; come for all visits and follow-ups).
  • Able to travel to Harambee Clinic (3939 Reisterstown Rd.) to get the treatment and fill out study forms.

If interested, please call University of Maryland Harambee Clinic (410-542-2145) and ask for Ms. Ginnea Morrison-Carver to see if you are eligible.  You may also contact Dr. Chen at 410-448-6876 if you have any question about this study.

For qualified participants, the treatment will be free of charge, and you will get paid for your time to participate in the study.

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