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The Efficacy and Safety of Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) on in Patients With Shoulder Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents

South Korea98 participantsStarted 2025-11-02

Plain-language summary

This study will test the effectiveness and safety of Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) for shoulder pain caused by traffic accidents. About 98 hospitalized patients with acute shoulder pain after a traffic accident will take part. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: MSAT + integrative Korean medicine group (acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture, Chuna therapy, plus MSAT), or Integrative Korean medicine only group (acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture, Chuna therapy). MSAT involves inserting needles into the shoulder area and gently moving the joint to improve pain relief and mobility. All treatments used in this study are standard care in Korean medicine. The main outcomes are pain reduction, shoulder movement, daily function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. Safety will also be monitored by recording any side effects such as temporary soreness, bruising, or discomfort. Treatment will be provided during hospitalization (up to 5 days), and patients will be followed up by phone at 2 weeks and 1 month after enrollment. The results of this trial will help determine whether adding MSAT to standard integrative Korean medicine treatment provides greater benefit for patients with acute shoulder pain after traffic accidents.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 19 to 70 years Hospitalized with shoulder pain within 5 days after a traffic accident Shoulder pain intensity ≥ 5 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) with observed limitation of movement Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Serious conditions causing shoulder pain (e.g., malignant tumor, infection) Progressive or severe neurological deficits Recent shoulder surgery or procedure within 3 weeks Shoulder pain mainly due to non-shoulder disorders (e.g., fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout) Contraindications to MSAT (e.g., fracture, dislocation, ligament rupture or instability, severe inflammation) Chronic diseases interfering with assessment (e.g., cardiovascular disease, renal disease, diabetic neuropathy, dementia, epilepsy) Current use of steroids, immunosuppressants, psychiatric drugs, or other medications that may affect results Contraindications to acupuncture (e.g., bleeding disorders, anticoagulant use, severe diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease) Pregnant or planning pregnancy Severe psychiatric illness Participation in another interventional clinical trial Unable to provide informed consent Any other condition deemed inappropriate by the investigator

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Numeric Rating Scale for Shoulder Pain

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 2, before treatment) to Day 5 (end of hospitalization).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07187336

SponsorJaseng Medical Foundation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-30

Contact for this trial

In-Hyuk Ha, phD

02-2222-2740 hanitata@jaseng.co.kr

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