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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

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sogeonjung-tang for Pediatric Constipation

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (2023)

5.2/week Defecation↑
60 subjects Participants
Pain↓ Additional Effect

Sogeonjung-tang is effective in improving defecation frequency and alleviating abdominal pain in pediatric functional constipation.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sogeonjung-tang for Pediatric Constipation

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (2023)
5.2/week Defecation↑
60 subjects Participants
Pain↓ Additional Effect

Summary

Sixty children with functional constipation were compared over 8 weeks between Sogeonjung-tang and placebo groups. The herbal group showed weekly spontaneous bowel movements increasing from 1.8 to 5.2, with reduced abdominal pain.

Key Conclusion

Sogeonjung-tang is effective in improving defecation frequency and alleviating abdominal pain in pediatric functional constipation.

Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Chronic Diarrhea

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

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

14 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.52 Stool Normalization
Acupuncture+Moxa Combination Effect

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in normalizing stool frequency and form in chronic diarrhea.

Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Chronic Diarrhea

Noh HM, Kang SH, Yoon JY, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
14 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.52 Stool Normalization
Acupuncture+Moxa Combination Effect

Summary

Fourteen RCTs evaluating the effect of combined acupuncture plus moxibustion on chronic diarrhea were meta-analyzed. The combined group demonstrated significant effects on stool frequency normalization (RR: 1.52) and Bristol Scale improvement.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in normalizing stool frequency and form in chronic diarrhea.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Gastric Acid Suppression Effect of Osuyu-tang for Hyperacidity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2024)

52% Heartburn↓
48% Reflux↓
80 subjects Participants

Osuyu-tang is an effective herbal treatment for hyperacidity symptoms.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Gastric Acid Suppression Effect of Osuyu-tang for Hyperacidity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kwon OJ, Seo YJ, Han DH, et al. Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2024)
52% Heartburn↓
48% Reflux↓
80 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with hyperacidity symptoms were compared over 6 weeks between Osuyu-tang and antacid groups. The herbal group showed equivalent improvement in heartburn (-52%) and acid reflux (-48%) compared to antacids.

Key Conclusion

Osuyu-tang is an effective herbal treatment for hyperacidity symptoms.

Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Mucosal Healing Effect of Herbal Medicine for Crohn's Disease: A Narrative Review

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

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (2023)

16 papers Reviewed Papers
Mucosal healing↑ Main Effect
IL-6↓ Anti-inflammatory

Herbal medicine is a promising adjunctive treatment supporting mucosal healing in Crohn's disease.

Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Mucosal Healing Effect of Herbal Medicine for Crohn's Disease: A Narrative Review

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (2023)
16 papers Reviewed Papers
Mucosal healing↑ Main Effect
IL-6↓ Anti-inflammatory

Summary

Sixteen articles on herbal medicine treatment (Banhasasim-tang, Bojungikgi-tang, etc.) for Crohn's disease were reviewed. Herbal medicine showed effects in promoting intestinal mucosal healing and reducing inflammatory cytokines.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine is a promising adjunctive treatment supporting mucosal healing in Crohn's disease.

Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology (2024)

180 subjects Participants
38% Symptoms↓
Hospitalization↓ Safety

Acupuncture is a safe non-pharmacological management option for morning sickness.

Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al. Obstetrics & Gynecology (2024)
180 subjects Participants
38% Symptoms↓
Hospitalization↓ Safety

Summary

Symptom differences according to acupuncture use were analyzed in 180 pregnant women with morning sickness. The acupuncture group showed 38% lower PUQE nausea/vomiting scores and significantly fewer hospitalizations.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe non-pharmacological management option for morning sickness.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sasang Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine for Constipation-Predominant IBS

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

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)

4.1/week CSBM Increase
100 subjects Participants
Constitution-tailored Personalized Treatment

Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine enhances treatment response in constipation-predominant IBS.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sasang Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine for Constipation-Predominant IBS

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)
4.1/week CSBM Increase
100 subjects Participants
Constitution-tailored Personalized Treatment

Summary

One hundred patients with constipation-predominant IBS were compared over 8 weeks between Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine and standard herbal medicine groups. The tailored group showed CSBM frequency increasing from 1.2 to 4.1 per week, superior to the standard group.

Key Conclusion

Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine enhances treatment response in constipation-predominant IBS.

Before-After Digestive Disorders

Gas Expulsion Effect of Moxibustion for Abdominal Bloating: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

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

Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)

3.5 cm Abdominal Circumference↓
58% Symptom Improvement
60 subjects Participants

Moxibustion is effective in promoting gas expulsion and alleviating abdominal bloating symptoms.

Before-After Digestive Disorders

Gas Expulsion Effect of Moxibustion for Abdominal Bloating: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)
3.5 cm Abdominal Circumference↓
58% Symptom Improvement
60 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty patients with abdominal bloating received abdominal moxibustion for 4 weeks. Abdominal circumference decreased by an average of 3.5 cm and gas-related symptoms improved by 58%.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion is effective in promoting gas expulsion and alleviating abdominal bloating symptoms.

Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Gastric Mucosal Recovery Effect of Wiryeong-tang for Chronic Gastritis: A Cohort Study

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

Journal of Gastroenterology (2023)

42% Mucosal Recovery Rate
120 subjects Participants
24 weeks Follow-up Period

Wiryeong-tang promotes gastric mucosal recovery in chronic gastritis.

Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Gastric Mucosal Recovery Effect of Wiryeong-tang for Chronic Gastritis: A Cohort Study

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Journal of Gastroenterology (2023)
42% Mucosal Recovery Rate
120 subjects Participants
24 weeks Follow-up Period

Summary

A total of 120 patients with chronic gastritis were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Wiryeong-tang and non-treatment groups, with endoscopic evaluation. The herbal group demonstrated a 42% improvement rate in gastric mucosal atrophy, significantly higher than 18% in controls.

Key Conclusion

Wiryeong-tang promotes gastric mucosal recovery in chronic gastritis.

Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Tongxieyao-fang Herbal Formula for Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al.

World Journal of Gastroenterology (2024)

16 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
45% IBS-SSS↓
Stool normalization Bristol Improvement

Tongxieyao-fang is effective in normalizing symptoms and stool form in diarrhea-predominant IBS.

Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Tongxieyao-fang Herbal Formula for Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al. World Journal of Gastroenterology (2024)
16 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
45% IBS-SSS↓
Stool normalization Bristol Improvement

Summary

Sixteen RCTs evaluating the effect of Tongxieyao-fang for diarrhea-predominant IBS were meta-analyzed. The herbal group showed significant improvement in IBS-SSS (-45%) and stool form (Bristol Scale).

Key Conclusion

Tongxieyao-fang is effective in normalizing symptoms and stool form in diarrhea-predominant IBS.

Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Reflux Esophagitis

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al.

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)

20 studies Analyzed Papers
RR 1.35 Symptom Improvement
Relapse↓ Long-term Effect

Acupuncture is effective as adjunctive therapy to PPI for symptom management and relapse prevention in reflux esophagitis.

Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Reflux Esophagitis

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)
20 studies Analyzed Papers
RR 1.35 Symptom Improvement
Relapse↓ Long-term Effect

Summary

Twenty studies evaluating the effect of acupuncture on reflux esophagitis were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture combined with PPI showed significant effects on symptom improvement (RR: 1.35) and relapse prevention.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective as adjunctive therapy to PPI for symptom management and relapse prevention in reflux esophagitis.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Banhasasim-tang for Functional Dyspepsia

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

Gut (2024)

55% Symptom Reduction
150 subjects Participants
Gastric emptying↑ Motility Improvement

Banhasasim-tang is effective in alleviating symptoms and improving gastric motility in functional dyspepsia.

RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Banhasasim-tang for Functional Dyspepsia

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al. Gut (2024)
55% Symptom Reduction
150 subjects Participants
Gastric emptying↑ Motility Improvement

Summary

A double-blind comparison was conducted in 150 patients with functional dyspepsia, randomized to Banhasasim-tang or placebo for 8 weeks. The herbal group demonstrated a 55% reduction in FD symptom scores and significantly shortened gastric emptying time.

Key Conclusion

Banhasasim-tang is effective in alleviating symptoms and improving gastric motility in functional dyspepsia.

Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Hyperhidrosis

임하연, 박기수, 김은주, et al.

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)

1,234 patients Total participants
-51.8% Sweat volume reduction rate
1.9% Adverse event rate

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is an effective and safe treatment for primary hyperhidrosis and can be an alternative to botox treatment.

Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Hyperhidrosis

임하연, 박기수, 김은주, et al. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)
1,234 patients Total participants
-51.8% Sweat volume reduction rate
1.9% Adverse event rate

Summary

Effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy in primary hyperhidrosis treatment were meta-analyzed. Analysis of 14 RCTs (1,234 participants) showed significant superiority of the combination therapy group over botox alone and Korean medicine monotherapy groups in sweat volume reduction rate and quality of life improvement. Adverse event incidence was significantly lower than the botox group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is an effective and safe treatment for primary hyperhidrosis and can be an alternative to botox treatment.