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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 1642 papers

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Headache in Children After Traffic Accidents

Im JG, Lee SH, Kwon CY, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

74% Headache reduction rate
420 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is effective for headache in children after traffic accidents, with no serious adverse events reported.

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Headache in Children After Traffic Accidents

Im JG, Lee SH, Kwon CY, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
74% Headache reduction rate
420 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for headache in children after traffic accidents. Nine studies were analyzed, with acupuncture showing significant effects on reducing post-traumatic headache in children.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for headache in children after traffic accidents, with no serious adverse events reported.

Narrative Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment Evidence for Pediatric Traffic Accident Injuries

Ko SG, Shin BC, Lee MS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)

N/A Review study
35 studies Analyzed papers

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of pediatric traffic accidents is accumulating, and large-scale RCTs are needed.

Narrative Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment Evidence for Pediatric Traffic Accident Injuries

Ko SG, Shin BC, Lee MS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)
N/A Review study
35 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Current evidence levels of Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident injuries were narratively reviewed. Evidence by major treatment modality including acupuncture, Chuna, and herbal medicine was organized, and future research directions were proposed.

Key Conclusion

Evidence for Korean medicine treatment of pediatric traffic accidents is accumulating, and large-scale RCTs are needed.

Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Combined Auricular Acupuncture and Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients

Chung SY, Lyu YS, Kim JH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)

78% PTSD symptom reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Combined auricular acupuncture and psychotherapy is an effective integrative approach for managing post-traumatic stress in children after traffic accidents.

Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Combined Auricular Acupuncture and Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients

Chung SY, Lyu YS, Kim JH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
78% PTSD symptom reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case report of combined auricular acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy in 5 pediatric patients showing post-traumatic stress after traffic accidents. After 8 weeks of combination treatment, PTSD symptoms and anxiety greatly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Combined auricular acupuncture and psychotherapy is an effective integrative approach for managing post-traumatic stress in children after traffic accidents.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect of Korean Medicine Adjuvant Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Fracture Comorbidity After Traffic Accidents: A Cohort Study

Bae KR, Song HJ, Hwang DS, et al.

Spine (2024)

1.8 weeks Bone union duration reduction
45 patients Participants

Korean medicine adjuvant treatment contributes to promoting fracture recovery in children after traffic accidents.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect of Korean Medicine Adjuvant Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Fracture Comorbidity After Traffic Accidents: A Cohort Study

Bae KR, Song HJ, Hwang DS, et al. Spine (2024)
1.8 weeks Bone union duration reduction
45 patients Participants

Summary

A cohort study comparing bone union duration and functional recovery according to Korean medicine adjuvant treatment combination in 45 pediatric patients with fractures comorbid after traffic accidents. Bone union duration in the Korean medicine combination group was shortened by an average of 1.8 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine adjuvant treatment contributes to promoting fracture recovery in children after traffic accidents.

Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Pediatric Meridian Massage for Neck Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents

Ryu JH, Lee MJ, Kim SW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

77% Pain improvement rate
28 patients Participants

Pediatric meridian massage is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for neck pain in children after traffic accidents.

Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Pediatric Meridian Massage for Neck Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents

Ryu JH, Lee MJ, Kim SW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
77% Pain improvement rate
28 patients Participants

Summary

Pediatric meridian massage was performed for 6 weeks in 28 pediatric patients complaining of neck pain after traffic accidents, with pre-post comparison of pain and cervical range of motion. Significant pain reduction and ROM improvement were observed.

Key Conclusion

Pediatric meridian massage is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for neck pain in children after traffic accidents.

Cross-Sectional Pediatric Traffic Accident

Cognitive Function Changes in Children After Traffic Accidents and Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jeon SY, Park JH, Cho HJ, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

68% Cognitive function improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Herbal medicine treatment can contribute to preventing cognitive function decline in children after traffic accidents.

Cross-Sectional Pediatric Traffic Accident

Cognitive Function Changes in Children After Traffic Accidents and Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jeon SY, Park JH, Cho HJ, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
68% Cognitive function improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing cognitive function differences according to herbal medicine treatment in 80 pediatric patients showing cognitive decline after traffic accidents. The herbal medicine treatment group showed significantly higher attention concentration and memory indicators.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment can contribute to preventing cognitive function decline in children after traffic accidents.

RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect and Safety of Pediatric Chuna Therapy in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang MS, Nam DH, Lim JA, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

84% Functional improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Pediatric Chuna therapy is an effective and safe treatment for pediatric musculoskeletal injuries after traffic accidents.

RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect and Safety of Pediatric Chuna Therapy in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang MS, Nam DH, Lim JA, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
84% Functional improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing pediatric Chuna therapy and standard physiotherapy in 60 pediatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries after traffic accidents. The pediatric Chuna therapy group showed significantly more improvements in pain and functional indicators.

Key Conclusion

Pediatric Chuna therapy is an effective and safe treatment for pediatric musculoskeletal injuries after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Chronic Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Meta-Analysis

Lee YJ, Song JM, Kwon OJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

70% Chronic pain improvement rate
380 patients Total participants

Korean medicine treatment is an effective management method for chronic pain in children after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Chronic Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Meta-Analysis

Lee YJ, Song JM, Kwon OJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
70% Chronic pain improvement rate
380 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of Korean medicine treatment for chronic pain in children after traffic accidents. Analysis of 7 RCTs showed Korean medicine treatment had significant effects on reducing pediatric chronic pain.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is an effective management method for chronic pain in children after traffic accidents.

Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for Knee Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Yang JM, Cho SH, Kim KH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

85% Functional recovery rate
3 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine combination treatment can be a complementary treatment to promote recovery from pediatric growth plate injuries.

Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for Knee Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Yang JM, Cho SH, Kim KH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
85% Functional recovery rate
3 patients Number of cases

Summary

Korean medicine treatment cases in 3 pediatric patients with knee growth plate injuries after traffic accidents. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and growth herbal medicine were combined for 12 weeks, with growth plate recovery and knee function improvement observed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment can be a complementary treatment to promote recovery from pediatric growth plate injuries.

Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pain Relief Effect of Laser Acupuncture in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Seo JC, Kim EH, Park YC, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

73% Pain reduction rate
35 patients Participants

Laser acupuncture is an alternative that can effectively manage pain without needle phobia in pediatric traffic accident patients.

Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pain Relief Effect of Laser Acupuncture in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Seo JC, Kim EH, Park YC, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
73% Pain reduction rate
35 patients Participants

Summary

Non-invasive laser acupuncture treatment was performed for 4 weeks in 35 pediatric traffic accident patients with needle phobia, with pre-post comparison. Pain and anxiety levels significantly decreased, with high treatment compliance.

Key Conclusion

Laser acupuncture is an alternative that can effectively manage pain without needle phobia in pediatric traffic accident patients.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Prospective Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Growth Delay in Children After Traffic Accidents

Min BK, Jang JH, Lee SM, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

2.1 cm Additional growth
25 patients Participants

Growth-promoting herbal medicine treatment is effective for preventing growth delay in children after traffic accidents.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Prospective Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Growth Delay in Children After Traffic Accidents

Min BK, Jang JH, Lee SM, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
2.1 cm Additional growth
25 patients Participants

Summary

A cohort study administering growth-promoting herbal medicine for 6 months and tracking growth indicators in 25 pediatric patients with concerns of growth delay after traffic accidents. The herbal medicine group showed significantly increased growth velocity.

Key Conclusion

Growth-promoting herbal medicine treatment is effective for preventing growth delay in children after traffic accidents.

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Anxiety and Sleep Disorders in Children After Traffic Accidents

Choi IH, Lee BH, Kim JI, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

75% Sleep quality improvement rate
480 patients Total participants

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for improving anxiety and sleep disorders in children after traffic accidents, with few side effects.

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Anxiety and Sleep Disorders in Children After Traffic Accidents

Choi IH, Lee BH, Kim JI, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
75% Sleep quality improvement rate
480 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating the effect of herbal medicine treatment for anxiety and sleep disorders occurring in children after traffic accidents. A total of 10 studies were analyzed, with Gwibi-tang and Gamisoyo-san series prescriptions showing significant effects.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for improving anxiety and sleep disorders in children after traffic accidents, with few side effects.