The Program on Integrative Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine is always looking for new opportunities and new partnerships to promote the study and use of Integrative Medicine. Our current research projects include:
Current Projects:
Mindfulness Program for Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
7/1/06-6/30/09
Susan Gaylord, PhD – PI
NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The major goal of this research study is to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as an intervention in women with IBS. This research will determine the feasibility of developing a larger, definitive clinical trial comparing efficacy of two treatment groups (a mindfulness-based stress reduction group and an IBS Support Program group) in reducing severity of IBS symptoms.
For more information or to see if you might be eligible to participate in this study click here
Craniosacral Therapy in Migraine: Feasibility Study
7/1/06-6/30/08
Douglas Mann, MD – PI
NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This study will compare and evaluate the therapeutic effects of craniosacral therapy compared to magnet therapy for migraine headaches in adults.
For more information or to see if you might be eligible to participate in this study click here
For information on this study in Spanish, please click here
Past Projects:
Integrative Diabetes Management Program
01/01/06-2/28/07
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC Foundation
Susan Gaylord, PhD – PI
Working with Prospect Hill Community Health Center to develop and pilot community outreach and education to improve screening, prevention, and management of Diabetes Mellitus.
Integrating CAM into Health Professions Education in North Carolina
09/28/00-07/31/05
NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Susan Gaylord, PhD – PI; Douglas Mann, MD – Co-PI
The major goals of this project are to accelerate the integration of CAM education into the curricula of health professions schools at UNC, selected medical residency programs, and continuing education efforts, including CAM seminars and workshops taught in the AHEC System. Emphasis is placed on patient centered care; investigation of evidence of efficacy and mechanisms of action of CAM therapies (in comparison with conventional care); appreciation of the theoretical and philosophies of alternative therapeutic systems; knowledge of the practitioners of alternative systems of care; communication skills development; interdisciplinary collaboration among educational specialists, CAM practitioners and other health professionals in developing and implementing curricula; and active, experiential learning.
Korean Acupuncture in Central Nervous System Disorders
09/21/03 - 3/31/05
NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Douglas Mann, MD – PI; Michael Lee, MD – Co-PI
The major goal of this project is to develop infrastructure for collaborative research with Korean investigators in the use of acupuncture for four neurological disorders -- Parkinson’s disease, stroke, chronic pain and neurogenic bladder.
Painful HIV Neuropathy: Treatment with Alpha-Lipoic Acid
07/01/03 - 6/30/05
NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Douglas Mann, MD - PI
The major goal of this project is to evaluate the effects of oral alpha-lipoic acid in painful HIV-related neuropathy in adults over six months.
Teaching Hand and Foot Massage to Care Partners in an In-Patient Setting
07/01/03 - 6/30/05
Press-Ganey Association, Inc.
Susan Gaylord, PhD – PI; Douglas Mann, MD – Co-PI
Feasibility study on teaching hand and foot massage techniques to nursing staff, who in turn teach care partners to massage patients, for relief in pain, stress, anxiety and to increase quality of life.
Developing a Sustainable Medicinal Herbs Market for North Carolina
08/01/03 – 10/31/04
GoldenLEAF, Inc.
Susan Gaylord, PhD – PI; Jeanine Davis, PhD – Co-PI.
Educating growers, consumers and health professionals about the farming, processing, and safety and effectiveness of herbal products which can be grown and marketed in North Carolina.
Distance-Learning in Alternative Nursing Paradigms
05/01/04-10/31/04
UNC Interdisciplinary Programs
Developing a video module on Traditional Chinese Medicine for a distance learning program.
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