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Lee SH, Goo TW, Yun EY. Allomyrina dichotoma larval extract has protective effects against gut permeability of dextran sulfate sodium-fed Drosophila by E-cadherin and armadillo. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 279:113786. [PMID: 33421598 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Larvae of the rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma) (ADL) are used ethnopharmacologically to treat gut-related disorders in Korea and China since 1596 and are also approved as a safe novel food with high nutritional value. AIM OF THE STUDY We investigated the protective effects of ADL extract against leaky gut disease using a Drosophila model and sought to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We examined the protective effects of ADL extract (2 mg/mL) against the leaky gut disease using a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced leaky gut Drosophila melanogaster model. RESULTS We found that oral administration of ADL extracts significantly increase the survival rate of DSS-fed Drosophila. Under conditions of DSS-induced gut damage, ADL extract reduced gut cell apoptosis and gut permeability, resulting in the maintenance of gut tissue homeostasis. Furthermore, we observed that oral administration of ADL extract can induce high levels of E-cadherin gene expression and also restored the original membrane localization of DSS-disrupted E-cadherin contiguous with the armadillo. CONCLUSION We concluded that ADL extract plays an important role in maintaining gut homeostasis through the up-regulation of E-cadherin and that it may have a protective effect against leaky gut syndrome.
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- Seung Hun Lee
- Department of Integrative Biological Sciences and Industry, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Kyeongbuk, 38066, South Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biological Sciences and Industry, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea.
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Lee YJ, Gang BG, Kum CJ, Lee K, Yoon YS, Lee J, Shin JS, Ha IH. A survey on Koreans' preferred type of collaboration between conventional medical and traditional Korean medicine doctors. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25939. [PMID: 34011070 PMCID: PMC8137069 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Although collaborative treatment by traditional Korean medicine doctors (KMDs) and medical doctors occurs, it is mainly done by referral. As no survey of the general public's preference for the type of collaboration has ever been conducted, we aimed to investigate Koreans' preferences for a collaborative treatment type.The responders were extracted by random digit dialing and then reextracted using the proportional quota sampling method by sex and age. From July to October 2017, telephone interviews were conducted and the participant responses regarding treatment history for spinal or joint diseases, experiences with collaborative treatment, and preferred type of collaborative treatment were recorded.Of the 1008 respondents, 44.64% reported a history of treatment for spinal or joint diseases at a medical institution. The concurrent collaborative treatment system, in which both KMDs and medical doctors are present in one location participating in the treatment concurrently, was the most preferred system among the respondents. Respondents who reported experience with traditional Korean medicine hospitals were more likely to prefer a one-stop treatment approach than those who did not have experience with traditional Korean medicine hospitals (adjusted odds ratio: 1.73; 95% confidence interval: 1.12-2.68). Respondents who were familiar with collaborative treatment but did not report any personal experience with it were more likely to prefer a one-stop treatment approach than those who were not familiar with collaborative treatment (adjusted odds ratio: 1.82; 95% confidence interval: 1.37-2.44).Koreans prefer a concurrent type of collaborative treatment system by KMDs and medical doctors. Therefore, efforts and support are needed to increase the application of the concurrent type of collaborative system.
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- Yoon Jae Lee
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation
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Park SH, Sung WS, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Seo BK, Chang GT, Yang HC, Keum DH, Kim EJ. The effectiveness and safety of Chuna manual therapy on scoliosis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24778. [PMID: 33655942 PMCID: PMC7939159 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Scoliosis is a spinal deformity and is diagnosed as Cobb angle being greater than 10°. Because it is accompanied with structural dysfunction, it can cause pain, worsen the patient's general health and quality of life. The prevalence of scoliosis has been increasing and many treatments, including surgical treatment and conservative treatment, such as observation, bracing, physiotherapy, and Chuna manual therapy (CMT), have been suggested. CMT is a manual therapy in Korean medicine that provides effective stimulation to the patient's body structure to treat structural dysfunction. After Korean national health insurance's coverage of CMT in 2019, the application of CMT for scoliosis has increased, and many studies have been reported. There have been attempts to elucidate the effectiveness of CMT on scoliosis; however, its effectiveness still remains unconfirmed. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CMT on scoliosis. METHODS The published randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness and safety of CMT for scoliosis will be searched for in multiple electronic databases without the limitation of country and language. Data on characteristics of studies, interventions, comparators, outcome measures, results, and information for assessment of study quality will be extracted. The primary outcome will be the Cobb angle and the secondary outcomes will be the scales of pain, function, quality of life and disability, and adverse events. Data synthesis and analysis will be conducted using the Review Manager software for Windows (RevMan ver. 5.3.; Copenhagen; The Nordic Cochrane Center, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2014). Subgroup analysis to identify the differences between different CMT maneuvers will also be performed. For risk of bias assessment, the "risk of bias" tool from Cochrane Collaboration will be used. RESULTS This study will present the clinical evidence on the effectiveness and safety of CMT on scoliosis. CONCLUSION This study will propose useful evidence for treatment, further research, and health policies in the future.
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- Seo-Hyun Park
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Graduate School, Seoul
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul
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- Department of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul
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- Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Nam HH, Kim JS, Lee J, Seo YH, Kim HS, Ryu SM, Choi G, Moon BC, Lee AY. Pharmacological Effects of Agastache rugosa against Gastritis Using a Network Pharmacology Approach. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10091298. [PMID: 32916904 PMCID: PMC7565599 DOI: 10.3390/biom10091298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Agastache rugosa is used as a Korean traditional medicine to treat gastric diseases. However, the active ingredients and pharmacological targets of A. rugosa are unknown. In this study, we aimed to reveal the pharmacological effects of A. rugosa on gastritis by combining a mice model and a network pharmacology method. The macrophage and gastritis-induced models were used to evaluate the pharmacological effects of A. rugosa. The results show that A. rugosa relieved mucosal damage induced by HCl/EtOH in vivo. Network analysis identified 99 components in A. rugosa; six components were selected through systematic screening, and five components were linked to 45 gastritis-related genes. The main components were acacetin and luteolin, and the identified core genes were AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), nuclear factor kappa B inhibitor alpha (NFKBIA), and mitogen-activated protein kinase-3 (MAPK3) etc. in this network. The network of components, target genes, protein–protein interactions, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway was closely connected with chemokines and with phosphoinositide 3-kinase-Akt (PI3K/AKT), tumor-necrosis-factor alpha (TNFα), mitogen-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor kappa B, and Toll-like receptor (TLR) pathways. In conclusion, A. rugosa exerts gastro-protective effects through a multi-compound and multi-pathway regulatory network and holds potential for treating inflammatory gastric diseases.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-61-338-7128; Fax: +82-61-338-7136
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Ko MM, Jang S, Jung J. An observational study on diagnosis index of metabolic disease with blood-stasis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21140. [PMID: 32629750 PMCID: PMC7337439 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Treating blood stasis is effective in treating obesity and metabolic diseases in traditional Korean medicine. The aim of this prospective observational study is to determine the effectiveness of the diagnosis index for metabolic diseases with blood stasis by analyzing clinical data and blood samples. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will perform a prospective observational study. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited from the Dongguk university Ilsan Oriental hospital. The outcomes are resistin, serum amyloid P component, C-reactive protein, D-dimer, and blood stasis scores. In addition, the blood pressure, ankle-brachial pressure index, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, body mass index, waist circumference, and levels of blood lipid will be assessed. DISCUSSION Through this study, we could collect specific data for diagnosing metabolic diseases with blood stasis. Therefore, the findings of this study will provide a summary of the current state of evidence regarding the effectiveness of the diagnosis index in managing metabolic disease with blood stasis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital (DUIOH-2018-09-001-007). The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and will be disseminated electronically and in print. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Clinical Research Information Service: KCT0003548.
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Lee YJ, Kim J, Kim MR, Kim J, Kim MY, Cho HW, Lee SH, Ha I. Observational study on effectiveness and safety of integrative Korean medicine treatment for inpatients with sciatica due to lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20083. [PMID: 32481274 PMCID: PMC7249894 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We developed a protocol for a prospective registry to prove the effectiveness and safety of integrative Korean medicine treatment for inpatients with sciatica due to lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. We plan on recruiting 1000 inpatients receiving integrative Korean medicine treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation at four spine specialized Korean medical hospitals. Patients enrolled in the registry will be evaluated at the time of hospitalization, 2 weeks after hospitalization, at discharge, and 6 months after hospitalization on predefined outcome variables such as intensity of back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index, quality of life, Patient Global Impression of Change, and adverse effects. The protocol of this study was registered in CRIS (KCT0003709) and Clinical trial gov (NCT03750591). This study is significant in that it cannot only be a basis for safety-related evidence of complementary alternative medicine, which has been lacking, but it also gives clear evidence on the effectiveness and validity of treatment effects such as accompaniment of stenosis, sex, age, and type of disc herniation.
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- Yoon Jae Lee
- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation
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- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul
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- Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Gyeonggi-do
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- Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation
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INTRODUCTION Hypothyroidism, the most common endocrine disease, comprises a deficiency of thyroid hormone, causing coldness, fatigue, and dysmenorrhea. Here, we report the improvement of hypothyroidism symptoms and thyroid hormone level normalization by using Korean herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy. PATIENT CONCERNS A 30-year-old woman (Case 1) presented at the clinic with continuous seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, accompanied by dysmenorrhea. A 55-year-old woman (Case 2) presented with symptoms of coldness of the limbs and fatigue. DIAGNOSIS Both patients were diagnosed with "Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity" and hypothyroidism after serum thyroid function tests. INTERVENTIONS Both patients received herbal medicine decoction, acupuncture, and electroacupuncture therapy. OUTCOMES Korean medicine improved the symptoms of hypothyroidism and significantly normalized thyroid-stimulating hormone and free-thyroxine levels. CONCLUSION These outcomes suggest that Korean medicine may be effective for resolution of hypothyroidism; however, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
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- Hyongjun Kim
- Chun-Jin Korean Medicine Clinic, 89 Jungang-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
- Korean Medicine Life Science, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Yakson Korean Medicine Clinic, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Ko Y, Sun SH, Go HY, Lee JM, Jang JB, Sung HK, Jang BH, Jeon CY, Ko SG. Efficacy and safety of ucha-shinki-hwan on korean patients with cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant). Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19110. [PMID: 32080084 PMCID: PMC7034626 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a common complaint in Asian female population especially in Korea. Due to the symptoms of CHHF the quality of individual's daily life can be degraded. Ucha-Shinki-Hwan (UCHA) is widely used in the treatment of various diseases including CHHF by harmonizing Yin and Yang, and improving the vitality of whole body. However, the efficacy of UCHA as a treatment option of CHHF has not been assessed in trials. Thus, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of UCHA in Korean women with CHHF through this trial. METHODS This study will be an exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter trial. Korean women aged 19 to 59 years who complaint with CHHF will be enrolled from 5 university affiliated Korean medicine hospitals. A total of 164 subjects will be randomly assigned to a treatment group (UCHA) or a placebo group at a 1:1 ratio. The subjects will receive 2.5 g of either UCHA or placebo three times a day for 8 weeks. The primary outcome will be evaluated with the visual analog scale score of CHHF. The secondary outcome measures will be changes in skin temperature in extremities as measured by using a thermometer and the Korean version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version. DISCUSSION This study will be the first trial to explore the efficacy and safety of UCHA for CHHF patient. This will provide meaningful clinical information on herbal medicine treatment of CHHF and a clinical evidence for planning a full randomized clinical trial. DISCLOSURES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors report no competing interests. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT03790033. Registered on (31 December 2018) PROTOCOL VERSION:: The final approved version of the trial protocol is V1.3. (25 January 2019).
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- Youme Ko
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu
- Institute of Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation for Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Sangjidae-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Semyeong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
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- Department of Korean Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
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- Department of Korean Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Hospital of Semyung University, St. Sangbang, Chungju City, Chungcheongbuk-do
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu
- Institute of Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation for Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnamdae-ro, Sujeong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu
- Institute of Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation for Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
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Yi J, Ku B, Kim SG, Khil T, Lim Y, Shin M, Jeon S, Kim J, Kang B, Shin J, Kim K, Jeong AY, Park JH, Choi J, Cha W, Shin C, Shin W, Kim JU. Traditional Korean Medicine-Based Forest Therapy Programs Providing Electrophysiological Benefits for Elderly Individuals. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 16:E4325. [PMID: 31698811 PMCID: PMC6888007 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16224325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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We aimed to develop forest therapy programs (FTPs) to prevent dementia and related health problems in the elderly population, with the assumption that health benefits are FTP-type specific and depend on the participant's psychophysiological traits. For this purpose, we developed two distinct FTPs, namely, a guided-breathing meditation program (BP) and a walking program (WP); we adopted the approach of Sasang constitutional (SC) medicine, which categorizes individuals into one of three SC types (SC1, SC2, or SC3) for medical care. The FTPs ran 11 sessions over 11 weeks. We recruited 29/31/28 participants who were 65 years of age or older for the BP/WP/control groups, respectively; obtained electrophysiological measurements via electroencephalogram (EEG), heart rate variability (HRV), and bioimpedance; and analyzed the intervention effects with analysis of covariance. Compared with the control, the BP and WP resulted in benefits for neural activity and parasympathetic nervous activity (PNA), respectively, and both FTPs yielded distinct beneficial effects on bioimpedance. Constitution-specific effects were also present. The SC1- and SC2-type participants gained positive effects in neural activity from the BP and WP, respectively. The SC3-type participants showed improvements in PNA from the WP. In conclusion, for older individuals, both programs conferred health benefits that would help prevent dementia, and the benefits were program-specific and constitution-specific.
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- Jiyune Yi
- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Human Anti-Aging Standards Research Institute, Uiryeong, Gyungnam 52151, Korea
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- Human Anti-Aging Standards Research Institute, Uiryeong, Gyungnam 52151, Korea
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Forest Therapy, Graduate School of Chungbuk National University, Chungju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea; (J.Y.); (B.K.)
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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Jo J, Lee HL, Lee SH, Baek Y, Lee Y, Kim H. Exploratory analysis of cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern distribution in women with dysmenorrhea. Explore (NY) 2019; 16:185-188. [PMID: 31679957 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To understand the impact and implications of cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern identification in relation to dysmenorrhea, comparing the prevalence of these patterns between women with and without dysmenorrhea is needed. METHODS We gathered data from the Korea Constitutional Multicenter Bank. A total of 508 patients were recruited and provided with cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern and dysmenorrhea questionnaires. On the basis of their responses, they were divided into the dysmenorrhea group (moderate or severe dysmenorrheic pain; n = 90) and non-dysmenorrhea group (no dysmenorrheic pain; n = 155). We analyzed the characteristics of the groups and compared the cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern scores. Comparisons were performed using the independent t-test. We also performed multiple comparisons of each individual symptom between the groups to explore which symptoms appear with dysmenorrhea using the Bonferroni adjustment method. RESULTS There was a high positive correlation between deficiency pattern scores and excess pattern scores (p < 0.001). The cold, deficiency, and excess pattern scores were significantly higher in the dysmenorrhea group than in the non-dysmenorrhea group (p < 0.001). Twenty among the 76 pattern items showed significant differences between the groups (p < 0.001). Among all items, there was a large effect size only in sleep quality (mean difference 1.07, 95% confidence interval 0.75-1.39, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Women with dysmenorrhea have higher cold, deficiency, and excess pattern scores than those without dysmenorrhea. The longitudinal observation of these symptoms needs to be evaluated using a clinical prospective study design in accordance with pattern differentiation in the future.
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- Junyoung Jo
- Department of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Conmaul Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul 06634, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Future Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Future Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea.
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- Dongshin Korean Medicine Hospital, 351, Omok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Oh H, Shin S, Koh BH, Hwang M. Heart rate variability in middle-aged adults: Use of Sasang typology to distinguish individuals susceptible to stress. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17764. [PMID: 31689836 PMCID: PMC6946513 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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While stress is known to cause many diseases, there is no established method to determine individuals vulnerable to stress. Sasang typology categorizes humans into four Sasang types (So-Eum, Tae-Eum, So-Yang, and Tae-Yang), which have unique pathophysiologies because of their differential susceptibilities to specific stimuli, including stress. The purpose of this study was to determine if Sasang typology can be used identify individuals who are vulnerable to stress by evaluation of heart rate variability (HRV).This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 399 healthy men and women aged 30 to 49 years were recruited. Physical examinations for stress included HRV measurement and blood tests. The subjects also completed questionnaires about psychological stress, self-awareness, and lifestyle. HRV was analyzed using frequency-domain analysis. Subjects were divided into So-Eum (SE) and non-So-Eum (non-SE) groups according to their diagnosis.The weight and body mass index in the SE group were significantly lower than those in the non-SE group (both, P = .000). There were no significant between-group differences in any other demographic variables. In HRV analysis, the normalized high frequency (nHF) was higher (P = .008) while the normalized low frequency (nLF; P = .008) and LF:HF ratio (LF/HF; P = .002) were lower in the SE group than in the non-SE group.Although there was no difference in variables affecting HRV, HRV values were significantly different between groups. The LF/HF value for the SE group was at the lower limit of the normal range, although there were no associated clinical problems. These findings suggest that individuals with the SE type are more susceptible to stress than those with the other types. Thus, middle-aged individuals who are vulnerable to stress can be identified using Sasang typology.
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- Hyunjoo Oh
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
- Medical & Oriental Comprehensive Healthcare Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital
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- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Choi TY, Jun JH, Lee HW, Ang L, Kim ES, Go HY, You S, Lee MS. Korean medicines for poor ovarian reserve in infertility: A protocol for a multicenter observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17731. [PMID: 31689817 PMCID: PMC6946327 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many infertile patients have used Korean medicines (KMs) as a primary or adjuvant therapeutic method to improve in vitro fertilization success rates. The aim of this multicenter observational study is to investigate the effects of KMs on poor ovarian reserve (POR) in infertile patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will perform a prospective multicenter observational study. This study will recruit 50 women between 25 and 44 years of age with infertility caused by POR from among patients who visit the KM clinic. All participants will visit the KM clinic on the 2nd or 3rd day of menstruation to receive the KMs. KM treatment will be delivered for 3 menstrual cycles (3 months) and will include herbal decoction, acupuncture, or moxibustion on demand. Every participant will be assessed based on KM clinical symptoms, a quality of life questionnaire, and ovarian reserve test results. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study was approved by Institutional Review Board of Semyung University (SMU-IM-190501). The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and will be disseminated electronically and in print. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Clinical Research Information Service: KCT0004209.
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Chungju, South Korea
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Kim HY, Kim J, Jeong HJ, Kim HM. Potential anti-inflammatory effect of Madi-Ryuk and its active ingredient tannic acid on allergic rhinitis. Mol Immunol 2019; 114:362-368. [PMID: 31450181 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Madi-Ryuk (MDR) is a traditional Korean medicine and it has been widely used in Korea to treat arthritis and we previously reported the anti-allergic inflammatory effect of MDR in vitro model. However, therapeutic evidence of MDR on in vivo model of allergic inflammatory reaction has not yet been demonstrated. The research purpose was to investigate the efficacy of MDR and its active ingredient tannic acid (TA) in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR mice model. OVA-challenged AR mice orally medicated MDR or its active ingredient TA daily for ten days. In mice having a AR, MDR and TA prominently diminished number of rubs and levels of histamine, IgE, thymic stromal lymphopoietin, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-33, and tumor necrosis factor-α. In addition, protein expression levels and activities of caspase-1 were declined by oral medication of MDR and TA. Decline in levels of macrophage inflammatory protein-2 and intercellular adhesion molecules-1 and reduction in penetrations of inflammatory cells into inflamed tissue were also noted in MDR and TA groups. Taken together, identification of MDR effect in preclinical models suggests that MDR may be a therapeutic drug for the treatment and prevention of AR.
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- Hee-Yun Kim
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hoseo University, 20, Hoseo-ro 79 beon-gil, Baebang-eup, Asan, Chungcheongnam-do 31499, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea; Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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RATIONALE Hormone imbalance and menstrual irregularities are normal for postpill women. Pharmacopuncture and moxibustion can stimulate acupoints with herbal extract and heat, respectively, to regulate the function of qi and blood, expel pathogens, and support health. PATIENT CONCERNS A 39-year-old female patient presented with amenorrhea, >6 months after she had stopped taking the oral contraceptive pill, which she had taken for more than 10 years, and possible associated infertility. Additionally, she reported sudden weight gain of approximately 12 kg in 1 year. DIAGNOSES In this study, we examined the amenorrhea lasted more than 6 months for postpill patient. INTERVENTIONS She refused a strong acupuncture stimulus; she underwent lower abdomen pharmacopuncture with wild ginseng complex (WGC) and moxibustion at CV4, 5 times during 1 month. As a secondary treatment, 1 g Geoseub-hwan pills were prescribed for overeating and during social events. After 5 weekly primary treatments, Geoseub-hwan was prescribed intermittently. OUTCOME After 3 primary treatments, she began menstruation without menstrual cramps or discomfort. After 5 treatments, she exhibited improvement of body weight and body composition. At 1- and 3-month follow-up examinations, she confirmed regular menstruation without discomfort. LESSONS Pharmacopuncture with WGC and moxibustion may be effective for the treatment of postpill amenorrhea with abdominal obesity and can be used for patients with fear of a strong acupuncture stimulus.
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- Ji Hye Hwang
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Kong HJ, Kang JH. Efficacy of Juglandis semen complex extract for knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study protocol for a 12-week, single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16956. [PMID: 31441895 PMCID: PMC6716721 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common disease in elderly individuals. Many medications for KOA have the potential to cause side effects. We used Juglandis semen complex extract (JCE) consisting of 4 herbs derived from Cheong-A-Won, which has been commonly used for KOA treatment. In this study, we will evaluate whether JCE improves symptoms in patients with KOA and will identify the changes in the inflammation factor. METHODS This study will be a single-center, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial. Three groups, JCE 1000 mg, 2000 mg, and placebo, will be randomly allocated. Total duration of the clinical trial will be 12 to 14 weeks. Study participants will be followed up every 6 weeks and the effect and safety will be assessed at the 2, 3, and 4 visit. All participants were asked to maintain a dosage schedule for this protocol. The primary outcomes will be measured using Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Questionnaire and the secondary outcomes will include pain Visual analog scale score, EuroQol Five Dimensions questionnaire, Patient Global Impression of Change, and the changes in the laboratory test parameters of inflammation. Repeated-measure analysis will be used to measure primary efficacy based on full analysis set. DISCUSSION This study has limited inclusion and exclusion criteria and a well-controlled intervention, and it will be the first randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of JCE in patients with KOA. This study provides insights into the mechanisms that explain the therapeutic effects of JCE in KOA and will lay the groundwork for further studies.
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- Hae Jin Kong
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, South Korea
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Ko Y, Jang BH, Oh MS, Kim SJ, Cha YY, Lee EJ, Song YK, Ko SG. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicine for treating work-related chronic low back pain: A study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled, clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16466. [PMID: 31348248 PMCID: PMC6708960 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Korea, low back pain (LBP) which is occupation-related symptom is one of the major health issues owing to rapid industrialization. Even traditional Korean medicine has the long history in pain treatment, there still has been lack of supporting evidence on herbal prescription itself. Sogyeonghwalhyeol-tang, a Korean herbal medicine prescription, has been suggested as a medication for treating chronic LBP as well as work-related pains. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of herbal medicine, Sogyeonghwalhyeol-tang on work-related chronic LBP patients. METHOD This trial is designed as a multicenter, randomized, controlled, clinical trial. Seventy-two participants who have chief complaint of LBP in Korean medicine rehabilitation center will be randomly assigned to ether Sogyeonghwalhyeol-tang group or placebo group with a ratio of 1:1. They will receive assigned drugs in 4 weeks and follow-up for 2 weeks. DISCUSSION The result of this study will provide the valuable information for efficacy and safety of Sogyeonghwalhyeol-tang for patients with work-related chronic LBP.
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- Youme Ko
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University, Daejeon
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Jecheon
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sang-ji University, Wonju
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University, Daejeon
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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Lee S, Lee H, Cho Y, Kim J, Kang JW, Seo BK, Baek YH, Lee JD. The efficacy and safety of Hanslim for obese patients: Study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, multi-dose, placebo-controlled, phase IIb clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12440. [PMID: 30235727 PMCID: PMC6160247 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and appropriate dose of Hanslim, a Korean traditional herbal medicine, for obese patients, when compared to a placebo. METHODS/DESIGN This study is a randomized, double-blinded, multicenter, multidose, placebo-controlled, phase IIb clinical trial. A total of 165 obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30 kg/m or obese patients with a BMI of 27 to 29.9 kg/m and one or more risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups (high-dose, low-dose, or placebo) with a 1:1:1 allocation ratio and will have 4 scheduled visits during the 12-week treatment period. The participants will be administered 2 tablets of Hanslim or placebo, 2 times per day. The difference in the proportion of participants who lost weight by more than 5% from their baseline at 12 weeks compared to the placebo group will be examined as the primary efficacy outcome. Secondary efficacy outcomes include differences in body weight, BMI, body-fat percentage, fat mass, skeletal-muscle mass, edema index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio, serum lipid, blood glucose, C-reactive protein, and total score of Korean version of obesity-related quality of life after 12 weeks of treatment. Adverse events, laboratory test results, vital sings, and electrocardiography will be recorded to evaluate safety. DISCUSSION This is the first prospective clinical trial to explore the efficacy and safety of Hanslim for obese patients. If the results provide the appropriate dosage of Hanslim, this study would contribute to the confirmatory evidence for the use of Hanslim as a treatment for obesity needed to conduct a large-scale, phase III clinical trial. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Research Information Service, ID: KCT0002193. Registered on January 6, 2017. https://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/search_result_st01_en.jsp?seq=7468.
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- Seunghoon Lee
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine
- Oriental Medicine Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, East-West Bone and Joint Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine
- Oriental Medicine Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, East-West Bone and Joint Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine
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Lee HY, Kang HW, Kim N, Hyun EH, Seo JH, Lyu YS, Jung IC, Kim GW, Park B, Choi SY, Kim HW, Kim HM. Effectiveness of collaborative treatment using Korean and Western medicine for mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A protocol for a prospective observational exploratory study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12098. [PMID: 30170433 PMCID: PMC6392522 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND South Korea has a dual medical system comprising conventional Western medicine (WM) and traditional Korean medicine (KM), which has yielded both positive results (increased opportunity to choose medical care) and negative results (increased medical costs). Thus, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has been performing a pilot project to evaluate this collaborative system in the real clinical situation. As treatment of dementia requires a social approach, the Korean government aims to strengthen the role of the national health care system to reduce the burden of dementia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical - and cost-effectiveness of collaborative KM and WM treatment in patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Korea. METHOD/DESIGN In total, 180 patients with dementia or MCI will be recruited and will undergo monthly check-up for 12 weeks. Information regarding demographic characteristics, baseline disease-related data, and outcomes related to cognitive function and quality of life will be obtained. For data analysis, the patients will be classified into 2 groups using a comparative observational study design: the sole treatment group, which will receive either WM or KM alone, and the collaborative treatment group, which will receive both WM and KM. DISCUSSION The treatment of dementia/MCI in South Korea will be studied in the real world during the pilot project. There will be no limitations on the type of treatment or the specific treatment method. Examining the clinical- and cost- effectiveness of the different methods will supply information for building an optimal medical system for the treatment of dementia/MCI. TRIAL REGISTRATION The protocol for this study has been registered at the clinical research information service (CRIS: KCT0002868).
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- Hye-Yoon Lee
- Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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- Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- School of Korean medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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- School of Korean medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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- Department of Korean Neuropsychiatry Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do
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- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnamsi, Gyeonggi-do
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- Gwangju Oriental Hospital of Wonkwang University, Nam-gu, Gwangju
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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- School of Korean medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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Kim KII, Jo J. The effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment in male patients with infertility: a study protocol for a prospective observational pilot study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e9696. [PMID: 29369195 PMCID: PMC5794379 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Male factor subfertility has increasingly been considered the cause of infertility in couples. Many men with male infertility have sperm problems such as oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, or teratozoospermia. Because abnormal semen parameters are idiopathic to some extent, no standard therapy has been established to date. Herbal medicine has been reported to have beneficial properties in the treatment of subfertility, especially in improving semen quality both in vivo and in human studies. Therefore, we intend to investigate the effectiveness and safety of treatment using Korean medicine (KM) for infertile male patients with poor semen quality.This will be a single-center, prospective, case-only observational pilot study. About 20 male patients with infertility who visit Conmaul Hospital of Korean Medicine will be recruited. We will follow the standard treatment protocol, which has shown good results in the treatment of male infertility. The protocol is composed mainly of a 10-week herbal decoction treatment; acupuncture and/or pharmacopuncture are added when needed. Semen samples, quality of life, and the scrotal temperatures of infertile men will be observed before and after the 10-week treatment with KM.The study has received ethical approval from the Public Institutional Review Board (approval number: P01-201708-21-008). The findings will be disseminated to appropriate audiences via peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION Korean Clinical Trial Registry (CRIS), Republic of Korea: KCT0002611.
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- Kwan-II Kim
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Conmaul Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim SH, Jo J, Kim DI. The effectiveness, safety, and economic evaluation of Korean medicine for unexplained infertile women: A multi-center, prospective, observational study protocol. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e9360. [PMID: 29390524 PMCID: PMC5758226 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Infertility is a condition in which a woman has not been pregnant despite having had normal intercourse for 1 year. The number of unexplained infertile females is increasing because of late marriage customs, as well as environmental and lifestyle habits. In Korea, infertile females have been treated with Korean medicine (KM). However, these effects have not been objectively confirmed through clinical trials. Therefore, this study was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of herbal medicine treatment in infertile patients and to demonstrate the economic feasibility through economical evaluation with assisted reproductive technology.This study is designed as a multicenter, single-arm clinical trial. All participants included will be from 3 Korean Medicine hospitals in Korea and will voluntarily sign an informed consent agreement. All recruited patients will conduct related surveys and tests, and be provided with treatment according to their menstrual cycle. Patients will take herbal medicines for 4 menstruation cycles and receive acupuncture and moxibustion treatment at 3 times (menstrual cycle day 3, 8, 14) during 4 menstruation cycles. They will also undergo an approximately 4 menstrual cycle treatment period, and 3 menstrual cycle observation period. If pregnant during the study, participants will take the herbal medicine for implantation for about 15 days. In this study, the primary outcome will be the clinical pregnancy rate, whereas the secondary outcome will include the implantation rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, and live birth rate.Ultimately, this study will provide clinical data regarding the effectiveness and safety of KM treatment for females with unexplained infertility and important evidence for establishing standard KM treatments for unexplained infertility. Moreover, we will identify the most cost-effective way to treat unexplained infertility. TRIAL REGISTRATION IDENTIFIER Korean Clinical Trial Registry (CRIS), Republic of Korea: KCT0002235. Date: February 21, 2017 (retrospectively registered).
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- Su-Hyun Kim
- Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju
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- Department of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital of Korean Medicine, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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