Unit 01
Salutogenesis & Hygiogenesis
Psychometric methods, origins of health
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Havelhöhe Research Institute — since 1999
Advancing integrative medicine through science.
For over 25 years we have been investigating questions of integrative medicine. Our work bridges clinical practice and scientific research — interdisciplinary, evidence-based, and in close cooperation with Havelhöhe Community Hospital as well as national and international partners.
About the institute
Research rooted in practice.
The Havelhöhe Research Institute is closely tied to Havelhöhe Community Hospital. Many of our scientists combine clinical practice with scientific research — so research questions emerge directly from everyday care, and findings retain a high practical relevance.
Havelhöhe Research Institute in numbers
1999
Founded
250+
Publications
6
Research units
27
Ongoing studies
Research units
Our research at a glance.
Six research units bring together different scientific focus areas. Together they generate insights for an evidence-based integrative medicine.
Unit 02
Oncology Network
Clinical registries & integrative therapies
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Unit 03
Pulmonary Research
Lung cancer, supportive therapies, airways
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Unit 04
Pain Research
Understanding pain, easing burden
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Unit 05
Integrative Cardiology
Cardiovascular, rhythm, lifestyle
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Unit 06
EvaMed
Evaluation of anthroposophic medicine
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Our publications.
We publish our findings in national and international journals. A selection is shown here.
2026
★ Highlight
Long-term quality of life in integrative oncology: a prospective cohort analysis from Havelhöhe
Berger A, Thalheim M, Rösch J, et al.
JAMA Oncology
doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2026.0142
2025
★ Highlight
Psychometric validation of the Salutogenesis-Havelhöhe Scale (SHS-24)
Thalheim M, Hofstätter L, Klee S
Psychological Assessment
doi: 10.1037/pas0001234
2025
Adjunct mistletoe therapy in metastatic breast cancer — updated meta-analysis
Hofstätter L, Berger A
The Lancet Oncology
doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(25)00012-9
2025
Rhythm-based breathing interventions in heart failure: pilot randomised trial
Rösch J, Wagenbrecht T, et al.
European Heart Journal
doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa217
2024
★ Highlight
Pharmacovigilance of anthroposophic medicines: 15 years of experience
Klee S, Hofstätter L
Drug Safety
doi: 10.1007/s40264-024-01445-6
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Become part of our team.
We welcome people who want to help shape research — in science, clinic and study coordination.
News & updates
News from the institute.
June 20, 2026
Art speaks where words fall short
At the international congress “The Healing Arts” in Berlin, the Havelhöhe Research Institute presented current studies on artistic therapies in oncology.
June 1, 2026
First systematic review on the cost-effectiveness of integrative oncology
A systematic review co-authored by the FIH shows that integrative oncology approaches are cost-effective — and can be integrated into existing care systems.
February 21, 2026
FIH doctoral researchers present at the German Cancer Congress 2026
Four posters, a pilot study on lung cancer detection by sniffer dogs, and intensive days of exchange with the oncology community.