RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06424535

Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine to Care for the Late Stage of Mild to Moderate Burns and Scalds


Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 22, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To explore the effectiveness of TCM interventional treatment in shortening the recovery time and improving accompanying symptoms of burns and scalds. A single-center, randomized control crossover trial will compare TCM intervention to routine western medicine intervention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Age:20-90.
  • Patients with mild to moderate injuries and burns that meet the American Burn Association (ABA) injury classification.

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Patients refuse TCM intervention.

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Interventions

OTHERChinese medicine for internal or external use、Acupuncture or Laser acupuncture pen treatment、Acupoint Tuina massage、Acupoint application of traditional Chinese herbal medicinal cake

The treatment project a Chinese medicine practitioner based individual needs of the patient, and will be followed by a four-week treatment. 1. Traditional Chinese medicine for internal or external use: prescribe Chinese medicine based on syndrome differentiation and treatment of the patient's condition. 2. Acupuncture or laser acupuncture treatment: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners select acupuncture points to treat based on the patient's condition, and treat them twice a week for 20 minutes each time. 3. Acupoint massage: Select treatment acupoints and techniques according to the patient's condition, 20 minutes at a time. 4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Cake Acupoint Application: Warm Navel Cream to the CV-4 (Guanyuan) acupoint once a day 5. Nursing and health education and guidance 6. Dietary hygiene education: personalized western nutrition and TCM dietary guidance suggestions based on TCM constitution syndromes.

OTHERWestern medicine

Patients will receive routine Western medicine treatments as per individual patient's needs. The medications and bandages can vary due to the depth and size of the burn and scald.


Locations(1)

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

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