Systematic review and Meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of Xiangsha Yangwei Pills in treatment of chronic gastritis

Citation

Zhang Z-D, Liu H, Lyu J, Yu D-D, Sun M-H. Systematic review and Meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of Xiangsha Yangwei Pills in treatment of chronic gastritis. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2020;45(11):2668-2676.

AuthorsZe-Dan Zhang; Huan Liu; Jian Lyu; Dan-Dan Yu; Meng-Hua Sun
Publication Year2020
JournalZhongguo Zhong yao za zhi
DOI10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20200102.502
PMID32627502

Study Details

Study DesignMeta-analysis
Evidence LevelLimited human evidence
PopulationAdults enrolled in 18 randomized controlled trials of Xiangsha Yangwei Pills combined with conventional treatment for chronic gastritis.
Sample Size1720
InterventionXiangsha Yangwei Pills combined with Western medicine.
ComparatorConventional Western medicine.

Outcomes

Clinical efficacy, recurrence, Helicobacter pylori eradication, and adverse reactions.

Results

The review reported better clinical efficacy and lower recurrence and adverse-reaction rates for the combination, with no statistical difference in H. pylori eradication.

Limitations

The included studies had low methodological quality; higher-quality multicenter randomized trials were recommended.

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