Shoulder PainNCT07187336
The Efficacy and Safety of Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) on in Patients With Shoulder Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents
A study testing Shoulder MSAT Group and Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group in people with Shoulder Pain, run by Jaseng Medical Foundation at 1 site in South Korea.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Shoulder Pain
- What is being tested?
- Shoulder MSAT Group and Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion, Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 98 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSouth Korea
- Study dates
- 2 Nov 2025to 20 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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)
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- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
South Korea1 site
Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Busan, Haeundae, 48102
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) on in Patients With Shoulder Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
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:
Read more
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.
Read the detailed description
This pragmatic randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) for acute shoulder pain resulting from traffic accidents. Shoulder injuries after motor vehicle accidents often cause pain, restricted range of motion, and functional limitations. While integrative Korean medicine treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine are commonly used, there is limited high-quality evidence regarding the additional benefits of MSAT for shoulder conditions.
MSAT is a therapeutic technique in which acupuncture needles are inserted into affected areas while the practitioner guides or assists the patient's shoulder movements. This combined approach aims to enhance the analgesic and functional effects of acupuncture.
In this trial, 98 inpatients with acute shoulder pain following a traffic accident will be randomized equally into two groups. One group will receive integrative Korean medicine plus MSAT, and the other will receive integrative Korean medicine alone. MSAT will be performed once daily for three sessions during hospitalization (days 2-4), while both groups will continue standard integrative treatments.
The study will assess clinical effectiveness through changes in shoulder pain intensity, range of motion, functional status, quality of life, and patient global impression of change. Safety will be evaluated by monitoring adverse events during treatment and follow-up.
By comparing outcomes between the two groups, this study aims to provide evidence on whether MSAT offers additional benefit beyond integrative Korean medicine for patients with acute shoulder pain after traffic accidents. The findings are expected to contribute to establishing clinical guidance for safe and effective use of MSAT in real-world practice.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
- Being tested
- Shoulder MSAT Group, Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group
- Keywords
- motion style acupuncture treatment
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Shoulder MSAT GroupProcedure or surgery
Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) involves inserting acupuncture needles into specific points around the shoulder joint, then guiding or assisting the patient's shoulder movements while the needles remain in place. This combined technique is intended to maximize acupuncture effects by stimulating both the needles and the joint motion.
In this study, MSAT will be performed once daily for three consecutive days (hospital days 2-4), in addition to standard integrative Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine). Each MSAT session lasts about 10-20 minutes.
This distinguishes the intervention from the comparator arm, which receives integrative Korean medicine treatment only, without MSAT.
Integrative Korean Medicine Only GroupProcedure or surgery
Participants in this group receive only standard integrative Korean medicine treatments, without MSAT. Treatments include acupuncture (6-10 points, 15-20 minutes per session), pharmacopuncture (injection of herbal extracts at acupuncture points), Chuna manual therapy (10-15 minutes daily), and herbal medicine (oral decoction extracts taken twice daily).
This arm serves as the comparator to distinguish the additional effects of MSAT, since both groups receive the same integrative Korean medicine but only the experimental arm includes Shoulder MSAT.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder MSAT Group | Experimental | Participants receive integrative Korean medicine treatment plus Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT).
MSAT: Acupuncture needles are inserted into the affected shoulder, and the practitioner guides or assists joint movements while the needles are retained. This aims to enhance pain relief and improve mobility.
Treatment schedule: Once daily, 3 sessions during hospitalization (days 2-4).
Additional integrative treatments: Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine, all provided as standard care. Receives: Procedure: Shoulder MSAT Group |
| Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group | Experimental | Participants receive integrative Korean medicine treatment only, without MSAT.
Acupuncture: 6-10 points selected by the practitioner; 15-20 minutes per session.
Pharmacopuncture: Injection of herbal extracts into acupuncture points.
Chuna manual therapy: Manual therapy for 10-15 minutes daily.
Herbal medicine: Decoction extracts packaged in pouches, taken twice daily after meals.
Treatment schedule: Daily during hospitalization. Receives: Procedure: Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Rating Scale for Shoulder Pain
Patient-reported shoulder pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale, ranging from a minimum score of 0 (no pain) to a maximum score of 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate more severe pain and a worse outcome.
Measured: Baseline (Day 2, before treatment) to Day 5 (end of hospitalization).
Secondary outcomes (5)
Shoulder Range of Motion
Active and passive shoulder range of motion measured in degrees using a goniometer in six directions: flexion (minimum 0°, maximum 180°), extension (0°-60°), abduction (0°-180°), adduction (0°-45°), internal rotation (0°-90°), and external rotation (0°-90°). Higher values indicate greater shoulder mobility and a better outcome.
Measured: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index is a 13-item patient-reported questionnaire assessing shoulder pain (5 items) and disability (8 items). Each item is scored from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10. Subscale and total scores are calculated according to the instrument scoring guidelines, with higher scores indicating greater shoulder pain and disability and therefore a worse outcome.
Measured: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level Questionnaire
The EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level questionnaire is a standardized, patient-reported measure of health-related quality of life assessing five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is rated on a 5-level scale. Responses are converted to an index value according to the country-specific value set, with higher index values indicating better health-related quality of life and a better outcome.
Measured: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Patient Global Impression of Change
The Patient Global Impression of Change is a patient-reported measure of overall change in condition since the start of the study, assessed on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Lower scores indicate greater improvement and a better outcome.
Measured: Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Adverse Events
Any expected or unexpected adverse events assessed throughout the study, including but not limited to local pain, bruising, and systemic reactions, as reported by the patient and observed by the investigator. Adverse events are recorded by type, frequency, severity, and relationship to the intervention. Higher numbers of adverse events indicate worse safety outcomes.
Measured: During hospitalization, and at 2 weeks and 1 month follow-up.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2025
- Study start2 Nov 2025
- Primary completion6 Feb 2026
- Study completion20 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Shoulder PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A Pragmatic randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 98 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Jaseng Medical Foundation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- In-Hyuk Ha, phD, Principal investigator, Jaseng Medical Foundation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07187336
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- JS-CT-2025-09
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy and Safety of Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) on in Patients With Shoulder Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07187336
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- JS-CT-2025-09
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
- Keywords
- motion style acupuncture treatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 98 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Jaseng Medical FoundationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
This pragmatic randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) for acute shoulder pain resulting from traffic accidents. Shoulder injuries after motor vehicle accidents often cause pain, restricted range of motion, and functional limitations. While integrative Korean medicine treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine are commonly used, there is limited high-quality evidence regarding the additional benefits of MSAT for shoulder conditions.
MSAT is a therapeutic technique in which acupuncture needles are inserted into affected areas while the practitioner guides or assists the patient's shoulder movements. This combined approach aims to enhance the analgesic and functional effects of acupuncture.
In this trial, 98 inpatients with acute shoulder pain following a traffic accident will be randomized equally into two groups. One group will receive integrative Korean medicine plus MSAT, and the other will receive integrative Korean medicine alone. MSAT will be performed once daily for three sessions during hospitalization (days 2-4), while both groups will continue standard integrative treatments.
The study will assess clinical effectiveness through changes in shoulder pain intensity, range of motion, functional status, quality of life, and patient global impression of change. Safety will be evaluated by monitoring adverse events during treatment and follow-up.
By comparing outcomes between the two groups, this study aims to provide evidence on whether MSAT offers additional benefit beyond integrative Korean medicine for patients with acute shoulder pain after traffic accidents. The findings are expected to contribute to establishing clinical guidance for safe and effective use of MSAT in real-world practice.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A Pragmatic randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder MSAT Group | Experimental | Procedure: Shoulder MSAT GroupParticipants receive integrative Korean medicine treatment plus Shoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT). MSAT: Acupuncture needles are inserted into the affected shoulder, and the practitioner guides or assists joint movements while the needles are retained. This aims to enhance pain relief and improve mobility. Treatment schedule: Once daily, 3 sessions during hospitalization (days 2-4). Additional integrative treatments: Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine, all provided as standard care. |
| Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group | Experimental | Procedure: Integrative Korean Medicine Only GroupParticipants receive integrative Korean medicine treatment only, without MSAT. Acupuncture: 6-10 points selected by the practitioner; 15-20 minutes per session. Pharmacopuncture: Injection of herbal extracts into acupuncture points. Chuna manual therapy: Manual therapy for 10-15 minutes daily. Herbal medicine: Decoction extracts packaged in pouches, taken twice daily after meals. Treatment schedule: Daily during hospitalization. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- 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)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder MSAT GroupShoulder Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) involves inserting acupuncture needles into specific points around the shoulder joint, then guiding or assisting the patient's shoulder movements while the needles remain in place. This combined technique is intended to maximize acupuncture effects by stimulating both the needles and the joint motion. In this study, MSAT will be performed once daily for three consecutive days (hospital days 2-4), in addition to standard integrative Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine). Each MSAT session lasts about 10-20 minutes. This distinguishes the intervention from the comparator arm, which receives integrative Korean medicine treatment only, without MSAT. | Procedure or surgery | Shoulder MSAT Group |
| Integrative Korean Medicine Only GroupParticipants in this group receive only standard integrative Korean medicine treatments, without MSAT. Treatments include acupuncture (6-10 points, 15-20 minutes per session), pharmacopuncture (injection of herbal extracts at acupuncture points), Chuna manual therapy (10-15 minutes daily), and herbal medicine (oral decoction extracts taken twice daily). This arm serves as the comparator to distinguish the additional effects of MSAT, since both groups receive the same integrative Korean medicine but only the experimental arm includes Shoulder MSAT. | Procedure or surgery | Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group |
Primary outcome
Numeric Rating Scale for Shoulder Pain
Time frame: Baseline (Day 2, before treatment) to Day 5 (end of hospitalization).
Patient-reported shoulder pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale, ranging from a minimum score of 0 (no pain) to a maximum score of 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate more severe pain and a worse outcome.
5 secondary outcomes
Shoulder Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index
Time frame: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Patient Global Impression of Change
Time frame: Day 5, 2 weeks, and 1 month after enrollment.
Adverse Events
Time frame: During hospitalization, and at 2 weeks and 1 month follow-up.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
In-Hyuk Ha, phD principal investigator
Jaseng Medical Foundation
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Shoulder MSAT Group and Integrative Korean Medicine Only Group in people with Shoulder Pain, run by Jaseng Medical Foundation at 1 site in South Korea.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric Rating Scale for Shoulder Pain (time frame: Baseline (Day 2, before treatment) to Day 5 (end of hospitalization).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Oct 2026.