Monday, September 25, 2000
Therapies under the microscope
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is funding $5 million in research at the University of Arizona to study the effectiveness of complementary therapies on three childhood ailments:
• Recurrent ear infections (otitis media) are the focus of two studies. In one, children receive echinacea, commonly used to boost the immune system and fight off colds and flu, or a placebo so researchers can determine how effective the herbal remedy is. In the second, children with colds undergo osteopathic manipulation to see if it prevents ear infection.
• Children with cerebral palsy receive acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation or both to see if either remedy or the combination can help alleviate muscle spasticity.
• Children with recurrent abdominal pain are given chamomile tea, use guided imagery or both to try to ease symptoms.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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