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KMID : 1189420200330020055
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2020 Volume.33 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.69
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Clinical Research Trend for Catgut-embedding Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis
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Kang Jeong-In
Lee Dong-Hyo
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends on the effects of catgut-embedding therapy on allergic rhinitis.
Methods : We searched potentially relevant randomized controlled trials using various electronic databases and extracted data using a standardized form.
Results : Finally, 11 studies were selected and analyzed. All studies were conducted in China and the number of studies
has increased especially in recent 3 years. 11 studies compared catgut-embedding therapy with usual care, acupuncture, sham catgut-embedding therapy. Most studies showed that catgut-embedding therapy was effective and had long lasting effect compared with comparison group.
Conclusions : All studies were conducted in China and it is necessary to review its evidence for clinical application in Korea. Further studies are needed on this topic in order to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety clearly.
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KEYWORD
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Catgut-embedding Therapy, Allergic Rhinitis, Randomized controlled trials(RCT)
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