Status:
COMPLETED
The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of CAM Treatments for Lumbar and Cervical Spine Pain Patients Due to Spinal Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Conditions:
Lumbar and Cervical Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of CAM treatments consisting of herbal medicine, Chuna manual therapy, pharmacoacupuncture, acupuncture on lumbar and cervical spine pain patient...
Detailed Description
"The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of CAM treatments on lumbar and cervical spine pain patients due to spinal disease. After subjects selected by screening, who receive CAM treat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients suffering from low back pain or Neck due to spinal disease Agree to the treatment of more than 2 months
- Age all(If under 18yr, Guardian's consent need)
- Volunteers do not have a problem with my speech as those who have signed the consent
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of serious disease(s) which are possible causes of back pain such as malignancy, vertebral fracture, spinal infection, inflammatory spondylitis, cauda equina compression, etc.
- Prior diagnosis of other chronic disease(s) which could affect effectiveness or interpretation of treatment results such as cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, etc.
- Progressive neurologic deficit(s) or concurrent severe neurological symptoms Unsuitable for or at risk of complications from acupuncture treatment such as patients with clotting disorders, severe diabetes with risk of infection, serious cardiovascular disease, or undergoing anticoagulant treatment, etc.
- Under prescription of corticosteroids, immuno-suppressant drugs, psychiatric medicine, or other medication considered unsuitable for subjects by the researcher
- Experience of gastroenteric complications after taking NSAIDs or currently undergoing treatment for digestive disorders
- During pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- Subjects considered unsuitable for clinical trial by the researcher
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
111 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01791933
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2013
Last Update
November 7 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine
Seoul, Gangnam-gu, South Korea