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Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Summary
This study aims to investigate if an integrated approach combining Traditional Chinese and Western medicine can better treat knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if this combined therapy can more effectively reduce pain severity and frequency, leading to an improved quality of life for KOA patients. Additionally, the study will explore the underlying mechanisms of pain and anti-inflammation related to KOA.
Official title: Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis: Model of Patient Centered Healthcare and Shared Decision-making
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
228
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2028-07-31
Last Updated
2025-07-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Western Medicine
Western medicine treatment only
herbal medicine and acupuncture
Western medicine combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatemnt
herbal medicine
Western medicine combined herbal medicine
acupuncture
western medicine combined acupuncture