The forecast for the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the US shows a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, with the numbers decreasing from 32.11 in 2024 to 31.13 in 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at approximately the same level as the 2024 forecast. The year-on-year percentage variation between 2024 and 2025 is -1%, indicating a slight downward trend. Over the five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests a modest average annual decline.

Key future trends to watch include:

The impact of increasing interdisciplinary research integration with conventional medicine, potentially revitalizing interest and publication quality.
Growing consumer demand for holistic approaches, which might influence research priorities and funding in this field.
Technological advancements in research methodologies could streamline studies, affecting both publication volume and citation rates.