What question did this study set out to answer?

Investigate how pain researchers and clinicians perceive complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM).

March 16, 2026Open Access

Exploring Pain Researcher and Clinician Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: A Large‐Scale, International Cross‐Sectional Survey

Key Points

Investigate how pain researchers and clinicians perceive complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM).
Conducted a large-scale international survey
Gathered feedback on various CAIM practices
Analyzed responses from pain researchers and clinicians
Mind-body therapies received positive feedback from clinicians
Biofield therapies faced skepticism
Highlights the interest in CAIM among pain professionals
Indicates the need for further research and education in CAIM

Abstract

Mind-body therapies received the most positive feedback, while biofield therapies were met with the most skepticism. These findings highlight the interest in CAIM among pain researchers and clinicians and emphasize the need for more research and education tailored to this area.

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Authors

Jeremy Y. Ng

Dennis Anheyer

Holger Cramer

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Pain Practice

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McMaster University

University of Technology Sydney

Witten/Herdecke University

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Exploring Pain Researcher and Clinician Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: A Large‐Scale, International Cross‐Sectional Survey

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