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Clinical Trials in South Korea / NCT06859697
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The Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Obese Patients With Spinal and Joint Pain

NCT06859697 · tracked via the Priya Life Science South Korea tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2025-04-30
Last updated
2026-07-02

Condition(s) studied

Obesity and Overweight

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Herbal medicine treatmentLife Guidance

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.

Study 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.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
19 Years
Max age
69 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 19 years or older but under 70 years. * Individuals with a BMI of 25 kg/m² or higher, meeting the Asia-Pacific obesity criteria. * Individuals experiencing spinal or joint pain, with the most severe pain rated as NRS 5 or higher. * Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the clinical trial and sign the consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of findings on X-ray examination of the pain site, such as acute fractures or dislocations, requiring surgical intervention. * Diagnosis of specific diseases that may cause secondary obesity (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, insulinoma, adult growth hormone deficiency, etc.). * Current use of medications related to obesity treatment or a history of taking such medications within the past month. * Presence of other chronic diseases that may interfere with treatment efficacy or interpretation of results, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney disease, active hepatitis, diabetic neuropathy, dementia, epilepsy, etc. * Current use of steroids, immunosuppressants, psychiatric medications, or other drugs that may affect study outcomes. * Unsuitability or safety concerns for herbal medicine treatment: individuals with conditions or post-surgical complications affecting drug absorption or digestion, severe liver disease, or kidney disease. * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding. * Participation in other clinical trials, except for observational studies without therapeutic intervention. * Difficulty in providing informed consent. * Other cases where the investigator deems participation in the clinical study inappropriate.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine Seoul Gangnam-Gu

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

View NCT06859697 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in South Korea