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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Lee CH, Moon SK, Im SG, et al.

Pain Medicine (2025)

80% Pain reduction rate
116 patients Participants

Acupuncture was confirmed to have clear treatment effects beyond placebo in wrist tenosynovitis.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Lee CH, Moon SK, Im SG, et al. Pain Medicine (2025)
80% Pain reduction rate
116 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred sixteen wrist tenosynovitis patients were randomly assigned in a double-blind manner to true acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups and treated for 4 weeks. The true acupuncture group showed significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and functional scores compared to sham acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture was confirmed to have clear treatment effects beyond placebo in wrist tenosynovitis.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Summary

Ten RCTs (total 726 patients) analyzing effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment was significantly superior to acupuncture alone in symptom improvement and nerve conduction recovery.

Key Conclusion

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Summary

Acupuncture was performed in 52 patients who developed carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, and safety and effects were evaluated. Symptoms significantly improved after acupuncture, with no adverse effects on the fetus observed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine combination treatment was performed at 5 Korean medicine hospitals in 267 hand pain patients, and quality of life changes were followed for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in both SF-36 and DASH scores, with particularly notable improvement in the physical function domain.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler Combined Formula on Testosterone Level Improvement in Male Climacteric Syndrome

Choi WK, Seo BN, Lee HJ, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

100 subjects Participants
23.4% Testosterone Increase Rate
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Deer antler combined formula can contribute to improving hormone levels and quality of life in male climacteric syndrome patients.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Deer Antler Combined Formula on Testosterone Level Improvement in Male Climacteric Syndrome

Choi WK, Seo BN, Lee HJ, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
100 subjects Participants
23.4% Testosterone Increase Rate
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

A pre-post comparison study in which a deer antler combined formula was administered for 24 weeks to 100 men aged 40-65 diagnosed with male climacteric syndrome. Blood total testosterone and free testosterone levels increased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Deer antler combined formula can contribute to improving hormone levels and quality of life in male climacteric syndrome patients.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Bojungikgi-tang on Male Vitality Enhancement: A Literature Review

Yoon TH, Kim GR, et al.

Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine (2021)

32 sources Analyzed Literature
85% Positive Results Rate

Bojungikgi-tang contributes to sexual function improvement in qi-deficient men through various mechanisms, and additional large-scale clinical studies are needed.

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Narrative Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Bojungikgi-tang on Male Vitality Enhancement: A Literature Review

Yoon TH, Kim GR, et al. Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine (2021)
32 sources Analyzed Literature
85% Positive Results Rate

Summary

A literature review was conducted on the male sexual function and vitality enhancement effects of Bojungikgi-tang. Thirty-two related studies were retrieved and analyzed from domestic and international databases.

Key Conclusion

Bojungikgi-tang contributes to sexual function improvement in qi-deficient men through various mechanisms, and additional large-scale clinical studies are needed.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Prostatitis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin MJ, Lee KS, Chen W, et al.

Phytomedicine (2024)

200 subjects Participants
72.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
4 institutions Multicenter Participation

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment demonstrated superior effects over standard treatment in symptom relief and quality of life improvement for chronic prostatitis.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Prostatitis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin MJ, Lee KS, Chen W, et al. Phytomedicine (2024)
200 subjects Participants
72.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
4 institutions Multicenter Participation

Summary

Two hundred chronic prostatitis patients were recruited from 4 Korean medicine hospitals, and combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment was compared with standard antibiotic treatment. After 12 weeks, NIH-CPSI scores were significantly superior in the combined treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment demonstrated superior effects over standard treatment in symptom relief and quality of life improvement for chronic prostatitis.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Oxidative Stress Markers in Male Infertility Patients

Hong SK, Park YH, Yamamoto K, et al.

Andrologia (2022)

60 subjects Participants
38% ROS Reduction Rate
p<0.05 Statistical Significance

Acupuncture treatment can contribute to improving sperm quality by reducing oxidative stress in semen of male infertility patients.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Oxidative Stress Markers in Male Infertility Patients

Hong SK, Park YH, Yamamoto K, et al. Andrologia (2022)
60 subjects Participants
38% ROS Reduction Rate
p<0.05 Statistical Significance

Summary

Acupuncture treatment was administered for 8 weeks to 60 male infertility patients, and oxidative stress markers in semen (ROS, TAC) were measured. After acupuncture treatment, ROS significantly decreased and TAC increased.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment can contribute to improving sperm quality by reducing oxidative stress in semen of male infertility patients.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Modified Ssanghwa-tang on Male Climacteric Fatigue: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Kwon JY, Moon SH, Lee DW, et al.

Journal of Ginseng Research (2025)

90 subjects Participants
41% Fatigue Reduction Rate
12 weeks Treatment Period

Modified Ssanghwa-tang is effective for improving male climacteric fatigue and shows excellent safety.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Modified Ssanghwa-tang on Male Climacteric Fatigue: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Kwon JY, Moon SH, Lee DW, et al. Journal of Ginseng Research (2025)
90 subjects Participants
41% Fatigue Reduction Rate
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety men complaining of male climacteric fatigue symptoms were compared with modified Ssanghwa-tang and placebo for 12 weeks. Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and Aging Males Symptoms (AMS) scores improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Modified Ssanghwa-tang is effective for improving male climacteric fatigue and shows excellent safety.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Interventions for Male Vitality Enhancement: A Systematic Review

Bae CH, Jung IH, Li X, et al.

Sexual Medicine Reviews (2023)

45 studies Included Studies
12 RCTs Number of RCTs
73% Positive Results Rate

Korean medicine interventions show multifaceted effects in improving male sexual function, but additional high-quality large-scale RCTs are needed.

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Systematic Review Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Korean Medicine Interventions for Male Vitality Enhancement: A Systematic Review

Bae CH, Jung IH, Li X, et al. Sexual Medicine Reviews (2023)
45 studies Included Studies
12 RCTs Number of RCTs
73% Positive Results Rate

Summary

Forty-five studies on Korean medicine interventions (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) aimed at enhancing male vitality were systematically reviewed. Twelve RCTs, 15 cohort studies, and 18 pre-post comparisons were included.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine interventions show multifaceted effects in improving male sexual function, but additional high-quality large-scale RCTs are needed.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Single-Arm Pre-Post Comparison Study on the Effect of Electroacupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction Patients

Jang WS, Oh JH, et al.

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2021)

45 subjects Participants
5.8 points IIEF-5 Improvement
8 weeks Treatment Period

Electroacupuncture treatment showed significant effects on sexual function improvement in erectile dysfunction patients, and additional controlled studies are needed.

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Before-After Men's Health / Urology

Single-Arm Pre-Post Comparison Study on the Effect of Electroacupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction Patients

Jang WS, Oh JH, et al. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2021)
45 subjects Participants
5.8 points IIEF-5 Improvement
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Electroacupuncture was administered 3 times a week for 8 weeks to acupoints such as Gwanwon and Sinsu in 45 patients with erectile dysfunction. IIEF-5 scores and nocturnal erection frequency increased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment showed significant effects on sexual function improvement in erectile dysfunction patients, and additional controlled studies are needed.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Yukmijihwang-hwan on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients

Ryu KH, Nam BH, Kim TY, et al.

Phytotherapy Research (2024)

120 subjects Participants
-5.1 points IPSS Reduction
24 weeks Treatment Period

Yukmijihwang-hwan shows effects similar to tamsulosin for improving lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients and can be an alternative treatment option.

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RCT Men's Health / Urology

Effect of Yukmijihwang-hwan on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients

Ryu KH, Nam BH, Kim TY, et al. Phytotherapy Research (2024)
120 subjects Participants
-5.1 points IPSS Reduction
24 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred twenty patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were randomly assigned to Yukmijihwang-hwan administration and tamsulosin administration groups and compared for 24 weeks. IPSS decreased significantly in both groups, and inter-group differences were not statistically significant.

Key Conclusion

Yukmijihwang-hwan shows effects similar to tamsulosin for improving lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients and can be an alternative treatment option.

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