Korean medicine shows promise for elderly crash victims in large chart review
NCT ID NCT07007299
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study reviewed medical records of 1,788 elderly patients (65+) treated at four Korean medicine hospitals after traffic accidents. Researchers wanted to see if integrative Korean medicine—combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and manual therapy—is safe and effective for reducing pain and improving quality of life. The study measured pain levels and overall well-being, but because it looked back at existing records, it cannot prove the treatment caused the improvements.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
integrative Korean medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, manual therapy)
What this could lead to
If results are positive, this could support the use of integrative Korean medicine as a safe and effective option for managing pain and improving quality of life in elderly traffic accident patients.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective chart review, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by unmeasured factors, and the findings may not apply to other settings or populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14598, South Korea
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Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Daejeon, Daejeon, 35262, South Korea
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Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Busan, South Korea
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Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, 135-896, South Korea