Efficacy of Shugan Hewei formula combined with rabeprazole in refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Autor: Xiulian Zhang, Zhongfu Wang, Tingting Xu, Lei Wei, Fangying Liu, Chunfang Liu, Li Li, Wei Zhang, Shengliang Zhu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: European Journal of Medical Research, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 1-25 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-02030-z
Popis: Abstract Objectives To assess the efficacy of the Chinese herbal medication Shugan Hewei formula (SHF) combined with rabeprazole in patients with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (rGERD). Method A total of 264 participants were randomly assigned to the treatment group (n = 132) receiving SHF granules (20 mg) combined with rabeprazole (10 mg) and the control group (n = 132) receiving placebo SHF granules (20 mg) combined with rabeprazole (20 mg). Both groups undergo 8 weeks of treatment and 2 weeks of follow-up. Results The treatment group showed higher total clinical symptom efficacy and lower total symptom scores compared to the control group. The treatment group was superior to the control group in reducing rGERD major symptom scores, including heartburn, retrosternal pain, regurgitation and belching, and acid regurgitation. Additionally, treatment group (Z = 8.169, P
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