Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:16 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-26 @ 3:17 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05530720
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-02-07
First Post:
2022-08-26
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Acceptance of Complementary Medicine in Germany
Sponsor:
Organization:
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