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Research Papers

A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

Research Papers
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Total 51 papers

RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Night Splint in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Lee DH, Kim SY, Jung HW, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

86% Combination group symptom improvement rate
128 patients Participants

Electroacupuncture has effects equivalent to night splint in carpal tunnel syndrome, with synergistic effects when combined.

RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Night Splint in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Lee DH, Kim SY, Jung HW, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
86% Combination group symptom improvement rate
128 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred twenty-eight carpal tunnel syndrome patients were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture, night splint, or combination groups. The combination group showed the greatest effect, and electroacupuncture alone also showed effects equivalent to splint alone.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture has effects equivalent to night splint in carpal tunnel syndrome, with synergistic effects when combined.

RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for De Quervain's Disease

Cho YJ, Shin KM, Han CH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

79% Pain reduction rate
92 patients Participants

Pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment method for De Quervain's disease.

RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for De Quervain's Disease

Cho YJ, Shin KM, Han CH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
79% Pain reduction rate
92 patients Participants

Summary

Ninety-two patients with De Quervain's disease were randomly assigned to pharmacopuncture or placebo acupuncture groups and treated for 6 weeks. The pharmacopuncture group showed significant improvements in pain, Finkelstein test positive rates, and grip strength.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment method for De Quervain's disease.

Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kim YJ, Lee SH, Park JH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

84% Symptom improvement rate
1687 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is effective for symptom improvement and nerve function recovery in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kim YJ, Lee SH, Park JH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
84% Symptom improvement rate
1687 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-two RCTs (total 1,687 patients) analyzing acupuncture effects in carpal tunnel syndrome patients were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed significant improvements compared to controls in symptom severity scores, functional status scores, and nerve conduction study results.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for symptom improvement and nerve function recovery in carpal tunnel syndrome.