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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Survey Study of Modified Bojungikgi-tang for Pediatric Immunity Enhancement

Jeon YK, Bae SH, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

3.7 episodes Annual infection frequency reduction
22.8% NK cell activity increase
265 patients Survey population

After modified Bojungikgi-tang treatment, annual infection frequency decreased by an average of 3.7 episodes and NK cell activity increased by 22.8%, showing significant effects in pediatric immunity enhancement.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Survey Study of Modified Bojungikgi-tang for Pediatric Immunity Enhancement

Jeon YK, Bae SH, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
3.7 episodes Annual infection frequency reduction
22.8% NK cell activity increase
265 patients Survey population

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of medical records from 265 pediatric patients with immune deficiency to investigate infection frequency, NK cell activity, and IgA level changes after modified Bojungikgi-tang treatment.

Key Conclusion

After modified Bojungikgi-tang treatment, annual infection frequency decreased by an average of 3.7 episodes and NK cell activity increased by 22.8%, showing significant effects in pediatric immunity enhancement.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Modified Okbyungpung-san Treatment for Children with Frequent Colds

Song MR, Yoo JH, et al.

대한한방내과학회지 (2023)

57% Cold frequency reduction rate
2.3 days Recovery period reduction
93 patients Study population

After modified Okbyungpung-san treatment, annual cold incidence frequency decreased from 7.2 to 3.1 episodes, and average recovery period per episode was shortened by 2.3 days.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Modified Okbyungpung-san Treatment for Children with Frequent Colds

Song MR, Yoo JH, et al. 대한한방내과학회지 (2023)
57% Cold frequency reduction rate
2.3 days Recovery period reduction
93 patients Study population

Summary

A pre-post comparison of annual cold incidence frequency, illness duration, and immunoglobulin levels over 12 months before and after modified Okbyungpung-san administration in 93 pediatric patients with 6 or more colds per year.

Key Conclusion

After modified Okbyungpung-san treatment, annual cold incidence frequency decreased from 7.2 to 3.1 episodes, and average recovery period per episode was shortened by 2.3 days.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Headache: A Narrative Review

Noh DH, Kim JG, et al.

대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2023)

25 studies Analyzed studies
Headache frequency -48% Symptom improvement rate
Analgesics -54% Analgesic use reduction

Herbal medicine such as Cheongung-dajosan and Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang and acupuncture at GB20 and EX-HN5 showed significant effects in reducing pediatric headache frequency and intensity, contributing to reduced analgesic dependence.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Headache: A Narrative Review

Noh DH, Kim JG, et al. 대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2023)
25 studies Analyzed studies
Headache frequency -48% Symptom improvement rate
Analgesics -54% Analgesic use reduction

Summary

A comprehensive review of recent literature on Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, Chuna) for pediatric headache (tension-type, migraine). Twenty-five domestic and international studies were analyzed comparing efficacy and safety by treatment modality.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine such as Cheongung-dajosan and Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang and acupuncture at GB20 and EX-HN5 showed significant effects in reducing pediatric headache frequency and intensity, contributing to reduced analgesic dependence.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Modified Sanjoin-tang for Pediatric Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review

Im GS, Cha YJ, et al.

대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)

23.4 minutes Sleep latency reduction
1.2 hours Total sleep time increase
13 studies Included studies

Modified Sanjoin-tang shortened sleep latency by an average of 23.4 minutes and increased total sleep time by 1.2 hours in pediatric sleep disorder patients, showing significant effects on sleep quality improvement.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Modified Sanjoin-tang for Pediatric Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review

Im GS, Cha YJ, et al. 대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)
23.4 minutes Sleep latency reduction
1.2 hours Total sleep time increase
13 studies Included studies

Summary

Treatment efficacy of modified Sanjoin-tang was systematically reviewed for pediatric sleep disorders (sleep onset difficulty, sleep maintenance disorder, early awakening). Thirteen studies were included to analyze polysomnography results.

Key Conclusion

Modified Sanjoin-tang shortened sleep latency by an average of 23.4 minutes and increased total sleep time by 1.2 hours in pediatric sleep disorder patients, showing significant effects on sleep quality improvement.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Constitutional Management of Frail Children

Byun KY, Shin WS, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)

45.2% Constitutional assessment improvement rate
394 patients Analysis population
OR 2.87 Treatment effect size

Korean medicine combination therapy improved constitutional assessment scores by an average of 45.2% in frail children, showing significant differences compared to controls also in weight gain and appetite recovery.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Constitutional Management of Frail Children

Byun KY, Shin WS, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)
45.2% Constitutional assessment improvement rate
394 patients Analysis population
OR 2.87 Treatment effect size

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the constitutional improvement effects of combined herbal medicine (modified Hwanggigeonjung-tang, Sogeonjung-tang), moxibustion, and Chuna treatment using data from 394 frail children (lung-spleen qi deficiency, heart-spleen yang deficiency constitution).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy improved constitutional assessment scores by an average of 45.2% in frail children, showing significant differences compared to controls also in weight gain and appetite recovery.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Modified Sihosogan-san and Auricular Acupuncture for Adolescent Stress

Yun JA, Ko TH, et al.

대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)

PSS -33.7% Stress score reduction
108 patients Study population
Cortisol -18.5% Stress hormone reduction

Combined modified Sihosogan-san and auricular acupuncture treatment reduced PSS scores by 33.7% in adolescents and also significantly lowered salivary cortisol levels, proving effective for stress management.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Modified Sihosogan-san and Auricular Acupuncture for Adolescent Stress

Yun JA, Ko TH, et al. 대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)
PSS -33.7% Stress score reduction
108 patients Study population
Cortisol -18.5% Stress hormone reduction

Summary

An RCT comparing a modified Sihosogan-san and auricular acupuncture (Shenmen, Sympathetic, Heart point) combination group with a counseling alone group in 108 adolescents complaining of academic stress. PSS and cortisol levels were evaluated.

Key Conclusion

Combined modified Sihosogan-san and auricular acupuncture treatment reduced PSS scores by 33.7% in adolescents and also significantly lowered salivary cortisol levels, proving effective for stress management.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Gongjin-dan and Chongmyung-tang for Examinee Health Management: Focus on Cognitive Function and Fatigue

Min SJ, Hong GR, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)

Concentration +21.3% Cognitive function improvement
Fatigue -28.9% Fatigue reduction
186 patients Study population

The Gongjin-dan and Chongmyung-tang user group showed significant improvements in concentration and memory on cognitive function tests, and chronic fatigue index also decreased by 28.9%, proving effective for examinee health management.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Gongjin-dan and Chongmyung-tang for Examinee Health Management: Focus on Cognitive Function and Fatigue

Min SJ, Hong GR, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)
Concentration +21.3% Cognitive function improvement
Fatigue -28.9% Fatigue reduction
186 patients Study population

Summary

A cohort study following 186 third-year high school examinees for 6 months, comparing Gongjin-dan and Chongmyung-tang users with non-users. Cognitive function tests, fatigue scale (CIS), and academic achievement changes were compared.

Key Conclusion

The Gongjin-dan and Chongmyung-tang user group showed significant improvements in concentration and memory on cognitive function tests, and chronic fatigue index also decreased by 28.9%, proving effective for examinee health management.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Deer Antler Combination Prescription for Pediatric Growth Disorder: Bone Density and Body Composition Analysis

Kwak DJ, Seo HY, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)

BMD +4.3% Lumbar bone density increase
78 patients Study population
16 weeks Treatment duration

After 16 weeks of deer antler combination prescription treatment, lumbar bone density increased by 4.3% and lean body mass significantly increased, proving effective for skeletal development promotion in children with growth disorder.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Deer Antler Combination Prescription for Pediatric Growth Disorder: Bone Density and Body Composition Analysis

Kwak DJ, Seo HY, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)
BMD +4.3% Lumbar bone density increase
78 patients Study population
16 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A pre-post comparison of bone density, body composition, and growth hormone secretion changes over 16 weeks of deer antler combination prescription (deer antler, Rehmannia, yam, goji berry) in 78 children with growth disorder.

Key Conclusion

After 16 weeks of deer antler combination prescription treatment, lumbar bone density increased by 4.3% and lean body mass significantly increased, proving effective for skeletal development promotion in children with growth disorder.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Herbal Medicine for Pediatric Constipation: Focus on Modified Daesiho-tang

Baek YH, Song KJ, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

5.3/week Post-treatment bowel frequency
82 patients Study population
p<0.001 Statistical significance

Modified Daesiho-tang treatment increased weekly bowel frequency from 2.1 to 5.3 times in pediatric constipation patients, with significant effects compared to placebo also in stool form and abdominal pain improvement.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Herbal Medicine for Pediatric Constipation: Focus on Modified Daesiho-tang

Baek YH, Song KJ, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
5.3/week Post-treatment bowel frequency
82 patients Study population
p<0.001 Statistical significance

Summary

An RCT comparing a modified Daesiho-tang group with a placebo group in 82 pediatric patients with functional constipation. Bowel frequency, Bristol stool scale, and abdominal pain scores were evaluated over 8 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Modified Daesiho-tang treatment increased weekly bowel frequency from 2.1 to 5.3 times in pediatric constipation patients, with significant effects compared to placebo also in stool form and abdominal pain improvement.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study on Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Enuresis: Modified Chukcheon-hwan and Moxibustion Combination

Oh JM, Kim YR, et al.

대한한방내과학회지 (2023)

75% Enuresis frequency reduction
156 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

After 12 weeks of combined herbal medicine and moxibustion treatment, enuresis frequency decreased from 5.2 to 1.3 episodes per week and functional bladder capacity significantly increased, confirming treatment efficacy.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study on Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Enuresis: Modified Chukcheon-hwan and Moxibustion Combination

Oh JM, Kim YR, et al. 대한한방내과학회지 (2023)
75% Enuresis frequency reduction
156 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A cohort study with combined modified Chukcheon-hwan and moxibustion at CV4 in 156 children with enuresis. Enuresis frequency, bladder capacity, and sleep quality were followed over 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

After 12 weeks of combined herbal medicine and moxibustion treatment, enuresis frequency decreased from 5.2 to 1.3 episodes per week and functional bladder capacity significantly increased, confirming treatment efficacy.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Modified Gwibi-tang Treatment for Children with Night Terrors

Seo EJ, Nam CH, et al.

대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)

83.6% Symptom improvement rate
18.2% Sleep efficiency improvement
128 patients Analysis population

Of children with night terrors who received modified Gwibi-tang treatment, 83.6% showed significant reduction in night terror occurrence, and sleep efficiency improved by an average of 18.2%.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Modified Gwibi-tang Treatment for Children with Night Terrors

Seo EJ, Nam CH, et al. 대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2024)
83.6% Symptom improvement rate
18.2% Sleep efficiency improvement
128 patients Analysis population

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of Korean medicine clinic records from 128 pediatric patients with night terrors. Night terror occurrence frequency and sleep efficiency changes after modified Gwibi-tang administration were investigated.

Key Conclusion

Of children with night terrors who received modified Gwibi-tang treatment, 83.6% showed significant reduction in night terror occurrence, and sleep efficiency improved by an average of 18.2%.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Herbal Medicine and Pediatric Acupuncture for Children with ADHD

Ryu GH, Jang SB, et al.

대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2023)

38.4% K-ARS score reduction
64 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

After 12 weeks of combined herbal medicine and pediatric acupuncture treatment, K-ARS scores decreased by an average of 38.4% and attention duration significantly increased, confirming the potential as adjunctive treatment for ADHD.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Herbal Medicine and Pediatric Acupuncture for Children with ADHD

Ryu GH, Jang SB, et al. 대한한방신경정신과학회지 (2023)
38.4% K-ARS score reduction
64 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Pre- and post-treatment K-ARS scores, attention tests, and parent-reported behavioral scales were analyzed in 64 children diagnosed with ADHD who received combined modified Eokgan-san and pediatric acupuncture (Sasinchong, GV20).

Key Conclusion

After 12 weeks of combined herbal medicine and pediatric acupuncture treatment, K-ARS scores decreased by an average of 38.4% and attention duration significantly increased, confirming the potential as adjunctive treatment for ADHD.

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