Network meta-analysis of Chinese patent medicines combined with clomiphene for ovulatory infertility

Citation

Network meta-analysis of Chinese patent medicines combined with clomiphene for ovulatory infertility. https://hnyy.cbpt.cnki.net/portal/journal/portal/client/paper/3c75482309f96d762506bc4d37ead497

Publication Year2024
DOI10.13210/j.cnki.jhmu.20230615.001

Study Details

Study DesignMeta-analysis
Evidence LevelLimited human evidence
PopulationWomen with ovulatory infertility across trials of 12 Chinese patent medicines
Sample Size2647
InterventionTiaojingcuyun Pills plus clomiphene within a network of combination regimens
ComparatorClomiphene and other Chinese patent medicine plus clomiphene regimens

Outcomes

Tiaojingcuyun Pills plus clomiphene ranked highest for pregnancy rate among the regimens compared. Limited trial quality and indirect comparisons make that ranking uncertain.

Results

Tiaojingcuyun Pills plus clomiphene ranked highest for pregnancy rate among the regimens compared. Limited trial quality and indirect comparisons make that ranking uncertain.

Limitations

Abstract-level appraisal; indirect comparisons and limited trial quality. Target-specific effect estimate and sample size unavailable. Trial overlap with other reviews must not be counted as independent participants.

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