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The Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Obese Patients With Spinal and Joint Pain
Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation
Summary
This study is a pragmatic pilot randomized controlled trial aimed at investigating the effectiveness of herbal medicine treatment for obese patients with spinal and joint pain, using a control group receiving lifestyle guidance.
Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Obese Patients With Spinal and Joint Pain: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Pilot Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 69 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-04-30
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Herbal medicine treatment
Herbal medicine treatment is a treatment using complex extract of medicinal herbs prescribed by a Korean medicine doctor who has completed specialized education to diagnose the health condition and symptoms of patients
Life Guidance
Educational materials will be distributed, and education on daily life management for weight loss will be conducted. The educational materials consist of information on the definition and causes of obesity, explanations on weight reduction and daily life management applicable to various situations such as exercise and diet, and the effects of these practices.
Locations (1)
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, South Korea