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.
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.
Acupuncture and Meditation for Wellness Study
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is conducting a study of acupuncture and a meditation program called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to reduce psychological distress and improve well being among adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Acupuncture and MBSR have been shown in clinical research to reduce psychological distress and to improve well-being.
Qualified participants are:
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21 years of age or over
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female
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Have experienced childhood sexual abuse
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Are currently under the care of a licensed therapist or physician
For more information please click here or contact: 410-448-6590
A printable flyer is available as a PDF. 
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