An estimated 46 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with arthritis, according to a national survey. Common symptoms include pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in or around the joints. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Some kinds of arthritis can also cause problems in organs, such as the eyes or [...]

As a Program Analyst, you will design and implement systems and conduct analyses for OCRA-related tasks for project oversight and monitoring for the NCCAM clinical studies portfolio. You will develop reviews of research topics that are the focus of new applications considered for funding. You will develop scientific materials to be used as background and [...]

As a Lead Administrative Officer, you will serve as a key advisor to the senior staff. You will provide financial and budget management services by coordinating the continuous management of several Labs/Offices/Divisions and Branch budgets. You will coordinate personnel and position management services by managing associated activities, and protecting and ensuring confidentiality. You [...]

Witness appearing before the House Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (April 28, 2010)
Josephine P. Briggs, M.D., DirectorNational Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee:
I am pleased to present the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget request for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of [...]

Clinical trial data indicate that supportive interactions with health care providers can benefit patients and may be especially helpful for people who tend to be reclusive (keep to themselves). In a trial funded in part by NCCAM and published in Social Science & Medicine, participants with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who received placebo (simulated) acupuncture [...]

Recent research, supported in part by NCCAM, suggests that the herbs black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and red clover (Trifolium pretense) are no better than placebo in treating the hot flashes and night sweats that often accompany menopause. The findings were published in the journal Menopause.
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine [...]

Recently, I hosted two meetings with groups that represent disparate views of CAM research. These meetings have given me a renewed appreciation for the value of listening to differing voices and perspectives about the work we do.
My NCCAM colleagues and I know there are differing views of the value of doing CAM research. On one [...]

Many people take dietary supplements in an effort to be well and stay healthy. With so many dietary supplements available and so many claims made about their health benefits, how can a consumer decide what’s safe and effective? This fact sheet provides a general overview of dietary supplements, discusses safety considerations, and suggests sources for [...]

Previous research suggests that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) may be helpful for various types of chronic headaches, including cervicogenic headache (CGH), which is associated with neck pain and dysfunction. In a recent randomized controlled trial, NCCAM-funded researchers from Western States Chiropractic College and other institutions evaluated the dose (number of treatments) and relative efficacy of [...]

Previous research suggests that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) may be helpful for various types of chronic headaches, including cervicogenic headache (CGH), which is associated with neck pain and dysfunction. In a recent randomized controlled trial, NCCAM-funded researchers from Western States Chiropractic College and other institutions evaluated the dose (number of treatments) and relative efficacy of [...]