Long-Term Outcomes Following Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Tic Disorder: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study
Journal · Child Psychiatry & Human Development (2025)
Original authors · Go HJ, Lee SE, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s10578-025-01634
Summary
Eighty children with tic disorder who received Korean medicine treatment were followed for 5 years to analyze long-term outcomes and remission rates. The 5-year complete remission rate was 62%, and groups with good initial treatment response had favorable prognosis.
Key figures
Participants
80 patients
5-year remission rate
62%
Follow-up period
5 years
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment for pediatric tic disorder shows favorable long-term outcomes, and early treatment response is important for prognostic prediction.
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