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Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Chronic Knee Pain: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Pharmacopuncture and Physical therapy for Chronic Knee Pain. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Condition/disease: Chronic Knee Pain. Intervention: Pharmacopuncture
Study Details
Timeline
Arms & Interventions
20 patients with pharmacoacupuncture
20 patients with physical therapy
Interventions
The selection of acupoints, depth of insertion, and other parameters will be determined based on the clinical judgment of the Korean medicine practitioner, considering the patient's symptoms, imaging results, and degree of improvement. All acupoints where pharmacopuncture is administered will be recorded at the time of treatment. The type and dosage of pharmacopuncture solution to be used during treatment will be determined entirely based on the clinical judgment of the Korean medicine practitioner performing the pharmacopuncture. Retrospective chart reviews will be conducted to record the type of pharmacopuncture solution used and the total amount administered (in ml). The treatment will be administered twice a week for a total of 3 weeks, and all sessions will be documented for accurate evaluation.
The selection of physical therapy methods, treatment areas, and treatment duration will be determined based on the clinical judgment of the physician, considering the patient's symptoms, imaging results, and degree of improvement. The type, frequency, and areas of prescribed and administered physical therapy will be recorded. The treatment will be administered twice a week for a total of 3 weeks, and all sessions will be documented for accurate evaluation.