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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al.

Diabetes Care (2023)

42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Diabetes Care (2023)
42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Summary

One hundred ten diabetic neuropathy patients were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Ucha-Sinki-hwan administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine group showed 42% reduction in NTSS-6 neuropathy scores and significant improvements in nerve conduction studies.

Key Conclusion

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Headache (2024)

67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Headache (2024)
67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Summary

Cervical chuna therapy was administered for 8 weeks to 65 patients with chronic tension headache. Headache frequency decreased from 18 days per month to 6 days, and headache intensity (VAS) decreased by 58%.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al.

Pain (2023)

62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Pain (2023)
62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with sciatica were compared between Shinbaro pharmacopuncture and regular acupuncture groups for 6 weeks. The pharmacopuncture group showed significantly greater improvements in VAS leg pain (-62%) and ODI (-52%) than regular acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al.

Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)

18 studies Analyzed Studies
Pain↓ VAS Reduction
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective as a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al. Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)
18 studies Analyzed Studies
Pain↓ VAS Reduction
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Improvement

Summary

Eighteen studies evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture treatment showed significant effects on VAS pain reduction and median nerve conduction velocity improvement.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective as a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al.

Neurology (2023)

55% Pain↓
70 subjects Participants
Side effects↓ Safety

Combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine is an effective non-pharmacological alternative for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al. Neurology (2023)
55% Pain↓
70 subjects Participants
Side effects↓ Safety

Summary

Seventy patients with post-herpetic neuralgia were compared between electroacupuncture + herbal medicine and pregabalin groups for 8 weeks. The Korean medicine treatment group showed improvements in NRS pain (-55%) and sleep quality equivalent to pregabalin with fewer side effects.

Key Conclusion

Combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine is an effective non-pharmacological alternative for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Motor Symptom Improvement of Acupuncture Treatment for Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo YJ, Han DH, et al.

Movement Disorders (2024)

20 studies Analyzed RCTs
-5.8 UPDRS MD
Gait↑ Motor Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective as an adjunct for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Motor Symptom Improvement of Acupuncture Treatment for Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo YJ, Han DH, et al. Movement Disorders (2024)
20 studies Analyzed RCTs
-5.8 UPDRS MD
Gait↑ Motor Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for Parkinson's disease. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant reduction in UPDRS motor score (MD: -5.8) and improvement in walking speed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective as an adjunct for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Numbness of Hands and Feet

Noh HM, Kang SH, Yoon JY, et al.

Peripheral Neuropathy Research (2023)

52% Numbness↓
95 subjects Participants
Blood flow↑ Peripheral Circulation

Danggwisayeok-tang effectively alleviates numbness of hands and feet through peripheral circulation improvement.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Numbness of Hands and Feet

Noh HM, Kang SH, Yoon JY, et al. Peripheral Neuropathy Research (2023)
52% Numbness↓
95 subjects Participants
Blood flow↑ Peripheral Circulation

Summary

Ninety-five patients with numbness of hands and feet were followed for 12 weeks, divided into Danggwisayeok-tang administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine group showed significant improvements in numbness VAS (-52%) and peripheral blood flow (laser Doppler).

Key Conclusion

Danggwisayeok-tang effectively alleviates numbness of hands and feet through peripheral circulation improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Semen Parameter Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Male Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

최영호, 장세원, 한동길, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2023)

52% Post-treatment sperm motility
94 patients Study population
14%p Motility increase

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves semen parameters of male infertility and contributes to enhancing fertilization ability through reducing sperm oxidative stress.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Semen Parameter Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Male Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

최영호, 장세원, 한동길, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2023)
52% Post-treatment sperm motility
94 patients Study population
14%p Motility increase

Summary

An RCT evaluating the effect of combined herbal medicine (modified Ojayeonjong-hwan) and acupuncture therapy in 94 patients with male infertility. After 12 weeks of treatment, sperm motility increased from 38% to 52%, with significantly improved sperm concentration and normal morphology rates. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, an oxidative stress indicator, also markedly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves semen parameters of male infertility and contributes to enhancing fertilization ability through reducing sperm oxidative stress.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Combined Acupuncture During In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) on Clinical Pregnancy Rates: A Meta-Analysis

이미선, 김하영, 정수빈, et al.

Fertility and Sterility (2024)

43.2% Acupuncture group pregnancy rate
32 studies Analyzed RCTs
4,128 patients Total participants

Acupuncture significantly improves clinical pregnancy rates of IVF procedures, with optimal effects particularly when performed before and after embryo transfer.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Combined Acupuncture During In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) on Clinical Pregnancy Rates: A Meta-Analysis

이미선, 김하영, 정수빈, et al. Fertility and Sterility (2024)
43.2% Acupuncture group pregnancy rate
32 studies Analyzed RCTs
4,128 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis was performed on 32 RCTs (total 4,128 patients) combining acupuncture before and after IVF procedures. Clinical pregnancy rate of the acupuncture combination group was 43.2%, significantly higher than controls (33.8%), with also improved endometrial receptivity-related indicators on embryo transfer day.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture significantly improves clinical pregnancy rates of IVF procedures, with optimal effects particularly when performed before and after embryo transfer.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Clinical Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment as Adjunct to Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A Cohort Study

박지영, 오세은, 김태희, et al.

대한한방부인과학회지 (2023)

22.0% Combination group pregnancy rate
162 couples Study population
7.2%p Pregnancy rate difference

Combined Korean medicine treatment adjunctively contributes to increasing pregnancy success rates of IUI procedures and is effective for uterine implantation environment improvement.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Clinical Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment as Adjunct to Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A Cohort Study

박지영, 오세은, 김태희, et al. 대한한방부인과학회지 (2023)
22.0% Combination group pregnancy rate
162 couples Study population
7.2%p Pregnancy rate difference

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing Korean medicine treatment combination group (82 couples) and non-combination group (80 couples) in 162 infertile couples undergoing IUI. Pregnancy rate per IUI cycle in the Korean medicine combination group was 22.0%, higher than non-combination group (14.8%), with significantly improved endometrial thickness and E2 levels.

Key Conclusion

Combined Korean medicine treatment adjunctively contributes to increasing pregnancy success rates of IUI procedures and is effective for uterine implantation environment improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Ovulation Induction Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial

장혜진, 이수연, 박민정, et al.

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2024)

67% Electroacupuncture group ovulation rate
108 patients Study population
29%p Ovulation rate difference

Low-frequency electroacupuncture treatment is effective for ovulation induction in PCOS women and also contributes to hyperandrogenism improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Ovulation Induction Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial

장혜진, 이수연, 박민정, et al. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2024)
67% Electroacupuncture group ovulation rate
108 patients Study population
29%p Ovulation rate difference

Summary

An RCT comparing low-frequency electroacupuncture treatment (twice weekly, 12 weeks) and sham acupuncture in 108 anovulatory women diagnosed with PCOS. Ovulation rate of the electroacupuncture treatment group was 67%, significantly higher than the sham acupuncture group (38%), with also improved testosterone levels and LH/FSH ratio.

Key Conclusion

Low-frequency electroacupuncture treatment is effective for ovulation induction in PCOS women and also contributes to hyperandrogenism improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Pain Relief Effect of Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한소영, 윤지원, 박서윤, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

57% VAS pain reduction rate
120 patients Study population
62% Analgesic reduction rate

Auricular acupuncture treatment significantly reduces pain intensity of primary dysmenorrhea and is a non-pharmacological alternative reducing analgesic dependence.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Pain Relief Effect of Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한소영, 윤지원, 박서윤, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
57% VAS pain reduction rate
120 patients Study population
62% Analgesic reduction rate

Summary

An RCT comparing auricular acupuncture treatment (uterus point, endocrine point, shenmen point) and sham auricular acupuncture in 120 women with primary dysmenorrhea. Over 3 cycles, VAS pain scores in the auricular acupuncture treatment group decreased from 7.2 to 3.1, significantly more effective than sham auricular acupuncture group. Analgesic intake frequency also decreased by 62%.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture treatment significantly reduces pain intensity of primary dysmenorrhea and is a non-pharmacological alternative reducing analgesic dependence.

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