Korean medicine shows promise for elderly crash victims in large chart review

NCT ID NCT07007299

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ELDERLY (PEOPLE AGED 65 OR MORE) MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES OR CONDITIONS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14598, South Korea
Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Daejeon, Daejeon, 35262, South Korea
Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Busan, South Korea
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, 135-896, South Korea

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