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RCT Mental Health

Effects of Electroacupuncture on Adults with Attention Deficit: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon HJ, Lee KH, Shin JH, et al.

ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (2023)

38% Inattention reduction
65 patients Participants
Executive function improved Stroop improvement

Electroacupuncture is effective in improving inattention symptoms and executive function in adult ADHD.

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RCT Mental Health

Effects of Electroacupuncture on Adults with Attention Deficit: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon HJ, Lee KH, Shin JH, et al. ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (2023)
38% Inattention reduction
65 patients Participants
Executive function improved Stroop improvement

Summary

Sixty-five adult ADHD patients were compared between electroacupuncture and sham acupuncture groups for 8 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed a 38% reduction in CAARS inattention scores and improved executive function (Stroop test).

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective in improving inattention symptoms and executive function in adult ADHD.

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RCT Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Cognitive Training for Elderly with Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Oh SE, Kim YS, Cho AR, et al.

Neuropsychology (2024)

MoCA +3.1 Cognitive function↑
90 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training shows synergistic effects on cognitive function improvement in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

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RCT Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Cognitive Training for Elderly with Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Oh SE, Kim YS, Cho AR, et al. Neuropsychology (2024)
MoCA +3.1 Cognitive function↑
90 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety elderly with mild cognitive impairment were divided into acupuncture + cognitive training and cognitive training alone groups and compared for 16 weeks. MoCA (+3.1 points) and instrumental activities of daily living (K-IADL) significantly improved in the combined group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training shows synergistic effects on cognitive function improvement in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

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Before-After Mental Health

Sleep Architecture Changes with Ondam-tang in Chronic Insomnia Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho WS, Kwon CY, Song MY, et al.

Sleep and Breathing (2024)

50% Latency Shortened
REM↑ Sleep Architecture Improvement
50 subjects Participants

Ondam-tang is effective for sleep latency shortening and REM sleep normalization.

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Before-After Mental Health

Sleep Architecture Changes with Ondam-tang in Chronic Insomnia Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho WS, Kwon CY, Song MY, et al. Sleep and Breathing (2024)
50% Latency Shortened
REM↑ Sleep Architecture Improvement
50 subjects Participants

Summary

Ondam-tang was administered for 8 weeks to 50 chronic insomnia patients, and sleep architecture was evaluated by PSG. Sleep latency was shortened from 28 minutes to 14 minutes, and REM sleep proportion increased.

Key Conclusion

Ondam-tang is effective for sleep latency shortening and REM sleep normalization.

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RCT Mental Health

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Treatment for COVID-19 Sequelae Brain Fog

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al.

Journal of Neurology (2023)

32% TMT-B Improvement
80 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function recovery in COVID-19 sequelae brain fog.

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RCT Mental Health

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Treatment for COVID-19 Sequelae Brain Fog

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al. Journal of Neurology (2023)
32% TMT-B Improvement
80 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Eighty patients complaining of cognitive decline (brain fog) after COVID-19 were compared between acupuncture treatment and waiting list groups for 8 weeks. TMT-B performance time was shortened by 32% and subjective cognitive function significantly improved in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function recovery in COVID-19 sequelae brain fog.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Korean Medicine for Depression Comorbid with Alcohol Dependence: A Narrative Review

Ryu BH, Yoo TW, Park EJ, et al.

Addictive Behaviors (2023)

15 studies Reviewed papers
Craving reduced Dependence management
Depression reduced Emotional improvement

Korean medicine is a useful adjunctive therapy for the integrated management of depression comorbid with alcohol dependence.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Korean Medicine for Depression Comorbid with Alcohol Dependence: A Narrative Review

Ryu BH, Yoo TW, Park EJ, et al. Addictive Behaviors (2023)
15 studies Reviewed papers
Craving reduced Dependence management
Depression reduced Emotional improvement

Summary

Fifteen studies on Korean medicine treatment for patients with alcohol dependence comorbid with depression were reviewed. Combination of herbal medicine (Galgeun-tang, Hwangryeonhaedok-tang) with acupuncture showed efficacy in reducing alcohol craving and depressive symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine is a useful adjunctive therapy for the integrated management of depression comorbid with alcohol dependence.

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Systematic Review Mental Health

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Cortisol Dysregulation in Chronic Stress

Cha YR, Lee DH, Kang BK, et al.

Psychoneuroendocrinology (2023)

22 studies Analyzed papers
Cortisol normalized HPA axis modulation
DHEA-S increased Stress recovery

Acupuncture improves neuroendocrine dysregulation in chronic stress through HPA axis modulation.

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Systematic Review Mental Health

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Cortisol Dysregulation in Chronic Stress

Cha YR, Lee DH, Kang BK, et al. Psychoneuroendocrinology (2023)
22 studies Analyzed papers
Cortisol normalized HPA axis modulation
DHEA-S increased Stress recovery

Summary

Twenty-two studies evaluating acupuncture for HPA axis dysregulation in chronic stress were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture showed significant effects in normalizing cortisol diurnal variation and increasing DHEA-S.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture improves neuroendocrine dysregulation in chronic stress through HPA axis modulation.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Kwak MA, Lee JY, Seo YJ, et al.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders (2024)

18 studies Analyzed RCTs
MoCA +2.34 Cognitive Function Improvement
Forgetfulness, MCI Target Population

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function improvement in mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Kwak MA, Lee JY, Seo YJ, et al. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders (2024)
18 studies Analyzed RCTs
MoCA +2.34 Cognitive Function Improvement
Forgetfulness, MCI Target Population

Summary

A meta-analysis of 18 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness. MoCA scores improved significantly in the acupuncture treatment group (MD: 2.34).

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for cognitive function improvement in mild cognitive impairment and forgetfulness.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Sanjoin-tang for Anxiety Disorder with Sleep Disturbance

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al.

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2023)

40% Anxiety Reduction
45% Sleep Quality Improvement
130 subjects Participants

Sanjoin-tang shows dual effects of simultaneously improving anxiety and sleep disturbance.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Sanjoin-tang for Anxiety Disorder with Sleep Disturbance

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2023)
40% Anxiety Reduction
45% Sleep Quality Improvement
130 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred thirty patients with comorbid anxiety disorder and sleep disturbance were followed for 12 weeks, divided into Sanjoin-tang administration and non-administration groups. Both GAD-7 (-40%) and PSQI (-45%) significantly improved in the Sanjoin-tang group.

Key Conclusion

Sanjoin-tang shows dual effects of simultaneously improving anxiety and sleep disturbance.

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Case Study Mental Health

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Report for Eating Disorder (Anorexia)

Kang SH, Moon PD, Choi SY, et al.

Journal of Eating Disorders (2024)

8 cases Number of Cases
BMI +1.8 Weight Recovery
16 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in weight recovery and eating attitude improvement in anorexia patients.

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Case Study Mental Health

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Report for Eating Disorder (Anorexia)

Kang SH, Moon PD, Choi SY, et al. Journal of Eating Disorders (2024)
8 cases Number of Cases
BMI +1.8 Weight Recovery
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine (modified Sagunja-tang) + acupuncture + moxibustion applied for 16 weeks to 8 anorexia patients. BMI increased by an average of 1.8, and EAT-26 scores improved by 35%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in weight recovery and eating attitude improvement in anorexia patients.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

Effect of Korean Medicine Yangsaeng Program on Worker Chronic Stress: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Song JH, Lee HJ, Cho HJ, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2024)

300 subjects Participants
32% Stress↓
Yangsaeng practice Key Factor

Korean medicine yangsaeng practice has significant effects on chronic stress management in workers.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

Effect of Korean Medicine Yangsaeng Program on Worker Chronic Stress: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Song JH, Lee HJ, Cho HJ, et al. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2024)
300 subjects Participants
32% Stress↓
Yangsaeng practice Key Factor

Summary

Korean medicine yangsaeng (health preservation) practice levels (qigong, food therapy, sleep hygiene), PSS stress, and job satisfaction were analyzed in 300 workers. The high yangsaeng practice group showed 32% lower PSS and higher job satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine yangsaeng practice has significant effects on chronic stress management in workers.

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Before-After Mental Health

EEG Analysis of Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Concentration Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al.

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2023)

25% Beta Wave Increase
60 subjects Participants
CPT improvement Attention Improvement

Scalp acupuncture treatment effectively improves concentration through changes in frontal activity.

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Before-After Mental Health

EEG Analysis of Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Concentration Decline: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2023)
25% Beta Wave Increase
60 subjects Participants
CPT improvement Attention Improvement

Summary

EEG and attention tests were compared after 8 scalp acupuncture treatment sessions in 60 adults complaining of concentration decline. Frontal beta waves increased by 25%, and CPT attention span improved.

Key Conclusion

Scalp acupuncture treatment effectively improves concentration through changes in frontal activity.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Autonomic Dysfunction Due to Chronic Stress: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo JY, Kim MJ, et al.

Autonomic Neuroscience (2023)

20 studies Analyzed RCTs
SDNN increase Autonomic Improvement
HRV Assessment Indicator

Acupuncture treatment is effective for sympathetic-parasympathetic balance recovery in autonomic dysfunction.

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Meta-Analysis Mental Health

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Autonomic Dysfunction Due to Chronic Stress: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo JY, Kim MJ, et al. Autonomic Neuroscience (2023)
20 studies Analyzed RCTs
SDNN increase Autonomic Improvement
HRV Assessment Indicator

Summary

A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for autonomic dysfunction. After acupuncture treatment, SDNN and RMSSD of HRV significantly increased, confirming parasympathetic activity improvement.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for sympathetic-parasympathetic balance recovery in autonomic dysfunction.

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