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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Long-Term Follow-Up Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Childhood Obesity

Choi YS, Jung EH, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)

BMI -2.3 BMI reduction
78.2% Weight loss maintenance rate
24 months Follow-up period

Children with obesity receiving Korean medicine combination therapy showed an average BMI reduction of 2.3 kg/m2 after 24 months, with superior appetite control effects in the auricular acupuncture combination group.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Long-Term Follow-Up Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Childhood Obesity

Choi YS, Jung EH, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)
BMI -2.3 BMI reduction
78.2% Weight loss maintenance rate
24 months Follow-up period

Summary

A cohort study following 234 children with obesity for 24 months. Weight loss and metabolic indicator changes from combination therapy including herbal medicine (modified Bangpungtongseong-san), auricular acupuncture, and dietary guidance were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Children with obesity receiving Korean medicine combination therapy showed an average BMI reduction of 2.3 kg/m2 after 24 months, with superior appetite control effects in the auricular acupuncture combination group.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Chuna Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Growth Plate Management

Lee HJ, Kim DW, et al.

대한추나의학회지 (2024)

4.2 months Growth plate activity extension
92.7% Spinal alignment improvement rate
n=96 Study population

Combined Chuna therapy and herbal medicine treatment prolonged growth plate activity duration by an average of 4.2 months compared to herbal medicine alone, with concurrent scoliosis correction effects.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Chuna Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Growth Plate Management

Lee HJ, Kim DW, et al. 대한추나의학회지 (2024)
4.2 months Growth plate activity extension
92.7% Spinal alignment improvement rate
n=96 Study population

Summary

An RCT comparing a Chuna therapy and herbal medicine combination group with an herbal medicine alone group in 96 adolescents before growth plate closure. Spinal alignment correction and growth plate activity were evaluated over 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Combined Chuna therapy and herbal medicine treatment prolonged growth plate activity duration by an average of 4.2 months compared to herbal medicine alone, with concurrent scoliosis correction effects.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Kidney-Tonifying and Qi-Replenishing Herbal Medicine Treatment for Children with Short Stature

Park JH, Choi MK, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)

3.8 cm/6 months Mean height increase
IGF-1 +23.4% Growth factor elevation
8 studies Included studies

Kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine significantly elevates IGF-1 levels in children with short stature and shows an average height increase of 3.8 cm over 6 months, demonstrating superior effects compared to controls.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Meta-Analysis of Kidney-Tonifying and Qi-Replenishing Herbal Medicine Treatment for Children with Short Stature

Park JH, Choi MK, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2023)
3.8 cm/6 months Mean height increase
IGF-1 +23.4% Growth factor elevation
8 studies Included studies

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the growth-promoting effects of kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine treatment using data from 580 children diagnosed with short stature. IGF-1 level changes and height increase were set as primary outcome variables.

Key Conclusion

Kidney-tonifying and qi-replenishing herbal medicine significantly elevates IGF-1 levels in children with short stature and shows an average height increase of 3.8 cm over 6 months, demonstrating superior effects compared to controls.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Growth Acupuncture on Height Velocity in Children with Growth Disorders: A Systematic Review

Kim SH, Lee JY, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

2.1 cm Annual growth velocity increase
87.3% Treatment response rate
p<0.01 Statistical significance

Combined herbal medicine and growth acupuncture treatment increases annual growth velocity by an average of 2.1 cm in children with growth disorders, with superior effects particularly in bone age delay type.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Growth Acupuncture on Height Velocity in Children with Growth Disorders: A Systematic Review

Kim SH, Lee JY, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
2.1 cm Annual growth velocity increase
87.3% Treatment response rate
p<0.01 Statistical significance

Summary

A systematic review analyzing the effects of combined herbal medicine (modified Nokyongdaebo-tang) and growth acupuncture in 412 children with growth disorders. The group treated for 6 months or longer showed significantly increased annual growth velocity.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and growth acupuncture treatment increases annual growth velocity by an average of 2.1 cm in children with growth disorders, with superior effects particularly in bone age delay type.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Intervention for Children with School Refusal

Go JH, Kim CH, Park HJ, et al.

School Psychology International (2024)

87% Attendance improvement
45 patients Participants
Anxiety reduced Emotional improvement

Korean medicine intervention is effective in improving attendance and reducing anxiety in children with school refusal.

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Cohort Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Intervention for Children with School Refusal

Go JH, Kim CH, Park HJ, et al. School Psychology International (2024)
87% Attendance improvement
45 patients Participants
Anxiety reduced Emotional improvement

Summary

Forty-five children with school refusal were followed for 12 weeks, divided into a Korean medicine intervention group (herbal medicine + acupuncture + parent counseling) and a waitlist group. Attendance improved from 52% to 87% and anxiety scores decreased in the intervention group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective in improving attendance and reducing anxiety in children with school refusal.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Children with Tourette Syndrome

Ahn TW, Choi JH, Kim KY, et al.

Journal of Tourette Syndrome (2023)

6 patients Cases
55% YGTSS reduction
20 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing tic symptoms and improving social functioning in children with Tourette syndrome.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Children with Tourette Syndrome

Ahn TW, Choi JH, Kim KY, et al. Journal of Tourette Syndrome (2023)
6 patients Cases
55% YGTSS reduction
20 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A case series of 6 children with Tourette syndrome treated with herbal medicine (Eokgan-san) plus electroacupuncture plus behavioral therapy for 20 weeks was reported. YGTSS total scores decreased by an average of 55% and social functioning improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing tic symptoms and improving social functioning in children with Tourette syndrome.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Intervention Case Series for Stress in School-Maladjusted Adolescents

Lee SG, Bae HS, Jung WS, et al.

Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics (2023)

12 cases Number of Cases
43% Stress↓
Adaptability↑ School Life Improvement

Korean medicine intervention is effective for stress management and adaptability improvement in school-maladjusted adolescents.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Intervention Case Series for Stress in School-Maladjusted Adolescents

Lee SG, Bae HS, Jung WS, et al. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics (2023)
12 cases Number of Cases
43% Stress↓
Adaptability↑ School Life Improvement

Summary

Herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + counseling were applied for 10 weeks to 12 adolescents showing school maladjustment. PSS stress (-43%) and school adaptation scale (+35%) all improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective for stress management and adaptability improvement in school-maladjusted adolescents.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + meditation applied for 12 weeks to 15 adolescents complaining of emotional disorders. RCMAS anxiety scores decreased by an average of 45%, and school adaptation improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Herbal Medicine and Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric ADHD

Kim KH, Ahn TW, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2023)

47% K-ARS Reduction
80 subjects Participants
Attention improvement Key Effect

Combined herbal medicine and behavioral therapy effectively improves attention deficit symptoms in pediatric ADHD.

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RCT Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Herbal Medicine and Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric ADHD

Kim KH, Ahn TW, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2023)
47% K-ARS Reduction
80 subjects Participants
Attention improvement Key Effect

Summary

Eighty ADHD children were compared between herbal medicine (modified Guibi-tang) + behavioral therapy and behavioral therapy alone groups for 8 weeks. K-ARS scores decreased by 47% and attention span significantly improved in the combined group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and behavioral therapy effectively improves attention deficit symptoms in pediatric ADHD.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effects of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Nutritional Status in Pediatric Anorexia: A Literature Review

Jang HK, Kim WJ, et al.

Clinical Nutrition Research (2019)

22 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Treatment types
High Clinical applicability

Korean medicine combination therapy contributes in multiple ways to improving nutritional status and growth indicators in pediatric anorexia patients.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effects of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Nutritional Status in Pediatric Anorexia: A Literature Review

Jang HK, Kim WJ, et al. Clinical Nutrition Research (2019)
22 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Treatment types
High Clinical applicability

Summary

Twenty-two studies on the nutritional status improvement effects of Korean medicine combination therapy (herbal medicine, acupuncture, Chuna) for pediatric anorexia were comprehensively reviewed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy contributes in multiple ways to improving nutritional status and growth indicators in pediatric anorexia patients.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Obesity with Comorbid Precocious Puberty: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Im BK, Cho SH, et al.

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (2023)

35 patients Participants
BMI reduction Weight management
16 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine treatment helps with weight management and pubertal suppression in pediatric obesity-precocious puberty comorbid patients.

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Before-After Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Obesity with Comorbid Precocious Puberty: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Im BK, Cho SH, et al. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (2023)
35 patients Participants
BMI reduction Weight management
16 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance were performed for 16 weeks on 35 children with comorbid obesity and precocious puberty, and BMI, bone age, and LH levels were evaluated. BMI and bone age progression rate significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment helps with weight management and pubertal suppression in pediatric obesity-precocious puberty comorbid patients.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effectiveness and Safety of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Enuresis: A Systematic Review

Woo SH, Lee HK, Zhang Q, et al.

Journal of Pediatric Urology (2024)

18 studies Included studies
1,480 patients Total participants
OR 2.18 Effect size

Korean medicine is an effective and safe treatment option for pediatric enuresis.

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Systematic Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effectiveness and Safety of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Enuresis: A Systematic Review

Woo SH, Lee HK, Zhang Q, et al. Journal of Pediatric Urology (2024)
18 studies Included studies
1,480 patients Total participants
OR 2.18 Effect size

Summary

Eighteen studies on Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) for pediatric enuresis were systematically reviewed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significantly higher reductions in enuresis frequency and complete remission rates compared to controls.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine is an effective and safe treatment option for pediatric enuresis.

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