Effect of integrated CAM treatment on hospitalized patients with musculoskeletal pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of a hospital-based intensive non-surgical treatment approach for musculoskeletal patients admitted to an integrated hospital that combines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional medical treatments. Patients receive a tailored CAM treatment protocol, which includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manipulation, alongside conventional care as necessary. The study aims to evaluate various outcome measures, including pain duration and intensity, disability indices, and range of motion, to assess the effectiveness of this integrated approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients hospitalized due to spine or joint diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

* Main complaint other than back pain, radiating leg pain, neck pain, radiating arm pain, knee pain or shoulder pain
* Cause of pain non-related to spine, joint or soft tissue; for example, spinal tumors, pregnancy, urolithiasis, etc.
* Refusal to provide the information needed for clinical research

Where it's running

• Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
  Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: In-Hyuk Ha, PhD — Jaseng Medical Foundation
• Study coordinator: In-Hyuk Ha, PhD
• Email: hanihata@gmail.com
• Phone: +82 2 2222 2740

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.