The effect of comprehensive and integrative medicine in patients with degenerative knee arthritis - A randomized control study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0010484

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-20

Start date

2023-02-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : Among patients with degenerative knee arthritis who are eligible for nonsurgical treatment (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3 or lower), this study aims to compare the short-term treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Subject selection criteria ? Age 80 years or younger ? Patients complaining of pain due to degenerative knee arthritis for more than 1 month ? Patients with a K-L grade of 3 or lower in the standing knee AP and lateral X-ray view and are candidates for non-surgical treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 2) Exclusion criteria for subjects ? Age 20 years or younger ? Patients who have difficulty taking NSAIDs (gastrointestinal disorders, decreased renal function, etc.) ? Patients with a history of surgery on the knee area ? Patients who are averse to invasive procedures including acupuncture and moxibustion ? Patients who require surgical treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visual Angle Scale, VAS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Short Form 36 Item Health Survey, SF-36	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactSang Gyu Kwak

Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

sanggyu39@naver.com+82-53-650-4724

Outcome results