금맥한의원
Geummaek Research

Research Papers

A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

📅 Book Appointment 📋 Geummaek Herbal Medicine 💬 Reviews 📝 Health Columns
Research Papers
🔍

Total 93 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Moxibustion Treatment for Migraine

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

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

10 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Days Reduction
Intensity↓ VAS Reduction

Moxibustion treatment is effective as preventive treatment for migraine.

View Source 2024
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Moxibustion Treatment for Migraine

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
10 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Days Reduction
Intensity↓ VAS Reduction

Summary

Ten studies evaluating the effect of moxibustion treatment for migraine were systematically reviewed. Moxibustion treatment showed significant effects on reduction of monthly migraine days and intensity.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment is effective as preventive treatment for migraine.

View Full Paper
Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Gait Disorders

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.

Gait & Posture (2023)

16 studies Analyzed RCTs
+0.15 m/s Walking Speed
Stride length↑ Gait Improvement

Electroacupuncture effectively promotes gait rehabilitation after stroke.

View Source 2023
Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Gait Disorders

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al. Gait & Posture (2023)
16 studies Analyzed RCTs
+0.15 m/s Walking Speed
Stride length↑ Gait Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for post-stroke gait disorders. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in walking speed (+0.15 m/s) and stride length.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture effectively promotes gait rehabilitation after stroke.

View Full Paper
Before-After Neurological Disorders

Gate Control Theory-Based Study of Electroacupuncture for Neuropathic Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

Hyperalgesia↓ Central Sensitization↓
35 subjects Participants
QST improvement Sensory Normalization

Electroacupuncture effectively regulates neuropathic pain through gate control mechanisms.

View Source 2023
Before-After Neurological Disorders

Gate Control Theory-Based Study of Electroacupuncture for Neuropathic Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison

Lee AR, Park SJ, Kim GH, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
Hyperalgesia↓ Central Sensitization↓
35 subjects Participants
QST improvement Sensory Normalization

Summary

Electroacupuncture was administered for 8 weeks to 35 patients with neuropathic pain, and quantitative sensory testing (QST) was compared. A-beta fiber activation and hyperalgesia reduction were confirmed.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture effectively regulates neuropathic pain through gate control mechanisms.

View Full Paper
Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Combined Cervical Chuna and Acupuncture for Headache Patients

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2023)

200 subjects Participants
38% Headache↓
45% Analgesics↓

The combination of chuna and acupuncture has significant association with headache management and analgesic dependence reduction.

View Source 2023
Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Combined Cervical Chuna and Acupuncture for Headache Patients

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2023)
200 subjects Participants
38% Headache↓
45% Analgesics↓

Summary

Headache frequency and analgesic use were analyzed according to chuna + acupuncture combined use in 200 headache patients. The combined user group showed significantly fewer headache frequency (-38%) and analgesic (-45%) use.

Key Conclusion

The combination of chuna and acupuncture has significant association with headache management and analgesic dependence reduction.

View Full Paper
RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Needle-Knife Therapy for Sciatica

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al.

Pain (2023)

65% Pain↓
22° SLR↑
70 subjects Participants

Needle-knife therapy is more effective than regular acupuncture for adhesion release and pain reduction in sciatica.

View Source 2023
RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Needle-Knife Therapy for Sciatica

Roh JD, Kim GH, Park HJ, et al. Pain (2023)
65% Pain↓
22° SLR↑
70 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy patients with sciatica were compared between needle-knife and regular acupuncture groups for 6 weeks. The needle-knife group showed significantly superior improvements in VAS (-65%) and SLR angle (+22°) compared with regular acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Needle-knife therapy is more effective than regular acupuncture for adhesion release and pain reduction in sciatica.

View Full Paper
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al.

Value in Health (2023)

12 studies Analyzed Studies
Cost-effective Economic Confirmation
3 disorders Stroke, Headache, Neuropathy

Korean medicine combined treatment is a cost-effective treatment option for major neurological disorders.

View Source 2023
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al. Value in Health (2023)
12 studies Analyzed Studies
Cost-effective Economic Confirmation
3 disorders Stroke, Headache, Neuropathy

Summary

Twelve studies evaluating the cost-effectiveness of Korean medicine combined treatment for neurological disorders were systematically reviewed. Korean medicine treatment was shown to be cost-effective in stroke, headache, and neuropathy.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is a cost-effective treatment option for major neurological disorders.

View Full Paper
RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Scalp Acupuncture and Language Therapy for Post-Stroke Aphasia

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.

Aphasiology (2024)

WAB↑ Aphasia Quotient Improvement
50 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

The combination of scalp acupuncture and language therapy promotes language recovery in post-stroke aphasia.

View Source 2024
RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Scalp Acupuncture and Language Therapy for Post-Stroke Aphasia

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al. Aphasiology (2024)
WAB↑ Aphasia Quotient Improvement
50 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Fifty patients with post-stroke aphasia were compared between scalp acupuncture + language therapy and language therapy alone groups for 12 weeks. The combined group showed significantly greater improvement in WAB aphasia quotient.

Key Conclusion

The combination of scalp acupuncture and language therapy promotes language recovery in post-stroke aphasia.

View Full Paper
Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Essential Tremor

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

Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (2023)

38% Tremor↓
35 subjects Participants
Daily function↑ ADL Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and daily living function improvement in essential tremor.

View Source 2023
Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Essential Tremor

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al. Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (2023)
38% Tremor↓
35 subjects Participants
Daily function↑ ADL Improvement

Summary

Acupuncture treatment was administered for 8 weeks to 35 patients with essential tremor. Tremor assessment scale (FTM-TRS) improved by 38%, and writing and eating function improved.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and daily living function improvement in essential tremor.

View Full Paper
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Combined Chuna and Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.

Spine (2024)

14 studies Analyzed Studies
Radicular pain↓ Pain Reduction
ROM↑ Mobility Improvement

Combined chuna and acupuncture is an effective non-surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy.

View Source 2024
Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Combined Chuna and Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al. Spine (2024)
14 studies Analyzed Studies
Radicular pain↓ Pain Reduction
ROM↑ Mobility Improvement

Summary

Fourteen studies evaluating the effect of combined chuna + acupuncture for cervical radiculopathy were systematically reviewed. Combined treatment showed significant effects on radicular pain reduction and cervical ROM improvement.

Key Conclusion

Combined chuna and acupuncture is an effective non-surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy.

View Full Paper
Case Study Neurological Disorders

Case Report of Acupuncture Treatment for Cluster Headache

Kwak MA, Lee DH, Choi JY, et al.

Cephalalgia Reports (2023)

7 cases Number of Cases
50%↓ Attack Frequency
Duration shortened Attack Duration

Acupuncture treatment may be useful as an adjunct for cluster headache attack management.

View Source 2023
Case Study Neurological Disorders

Case Report of Acupuncture Treatment for Cluster Headache

Kwak MA, Lee DH, Choi JY, et al. Cephalalgia Reports (2023)
7 cases Number of Cases
50%↓ Attack Frequency
Duration shortened Attack Duration

Summary

A case report on 7 cluster headache patients who received acupuncture treatment during attack periods. Attack frequency decreased by more than 50% in 5 patients, and attack duration was shortened.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment may be useful as an adjunct for cluster headache attack management.

View Full Paper
Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia

Lim JH, Shin BC, Kim CH, et al.

Dysphagia (2024)

18 studies Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.42 Swallowing↑
DOSS↑ Swallowing Function

Electroacupuncture is effective for recovery of swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia.

View Source 2024
Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia

Lim JH, Shin BC, Kim CH, et al. Dysphagia (2024)
18 studies Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.42 Swallowing↑
DOSS↑ Swallowing Function

Summary

A meta-analysis of 18 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for post-stroke dysphagia. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in VFSS swallowing function (RR: 1.42) and DOSS.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for recovery of swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia.

View Full Paper
Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Cognitive Training for Dementia Prevention

Go GY, Han SH, Park BS, et al.

Alzheimers & Dementia (2023)

MoCA +3.5 Cognition↑
140 subjects Participants
Conversion rate↓ Dementia Prevention

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training suppresses dementia conversion in mild cognitive impairment.

View Source 2023
Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Cognitive Training for Dementia Prevention

Go GY, Han SH, Park BS, et al. Alzheimers & Dementia (2023)
MoCA +3.5 Cognition↑
140 subjects Participants
Conversion rate↓ Dementia Prevention

Summary

One hundred forty elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment were followed for 24 weeks, divided into acupuncture + cognitive training and cognitive training alone groups. The combined group showed significantly superior MoCA (+3.5 points) and dementia conversion rate.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training suppresses dementia conversion in mild cognitive impairment.

View Full Paper