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NCT07072442
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Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis

Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

Interventions

DRUG

Western Medicine

Western medicine treatment only

PROCEDURE

herbal medicine and acupuncture

Western medicine combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatemnt

DRUG

herbal medicine

Western medicine combined herbal medicine

PROCEDURE

acupuncture

western medicine combined acupuncture