Chinese Medicinal Formula (MHGWT) for Relieving Diabetic Neuropathic Pain : A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Li, Tsai-Chung
Lee, Cheng-Hung
Tsai, Chia-I
Lee, I-Te
Wang, Tzu-Yuan
Lin, Shih-Yi
Chang, Ming-Hong
Su, Yi-Chang
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To investigate the effects of modified Hungqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang (MHGWT), a formula that comprises Chinese medicinal herbs, in relieving neuropathic pain in diabetics.
Method.
Between March 2008 and April 2009, 112 participants were randomly assigned to either the MHGWT group, whose members received MHGWT (n=56), or the control group, whose members received a placebo (n=56).
Diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) was rated using the 15-item Short-Form Brief Pain Inventory (SF-BPI), the 17-item Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), the 13-item Modified Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MMNSI), and the 36-item “SF-36.” Nerve conduction studies (NCSs) were performed before and after treatment.
Results.
After 12 weeks of treatment, the SF-MPQ and SF-BPI scores of the MHGWT group were significantly (P<0.05) reduced and a significant difference between the groups was observed (P<0.05).
The levels of NCS in the MHGWT group were nonsignificantly (P>0.05) reduced, and no significant difference in NCS level was observed between the groups (P>0.05).
Conclusions.
MHGWT shows promise in relieving DNP and deserves further investigation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tsai, Chia-I& Li, Tsai-Chung& Chang, Ming-Hong& Lin, Shih-Yi& Lee, I-Te& Lee, Cheng-Hung…[et al.]. 2013. Chinese Medicinal Formula (MHGWT) for Relieving Diabetic Neuropathic Pain : A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497161
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tsai, Chia-I…[et al.]. Chinese Medicinal Formula (MHGWT) for Relieving Diabetic Neuropathic Pain : A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497161
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tsai, Chia-I& Li, Tsai-Chung& Chang, Ming-Hong& Lin, Shih-Yi& Lee, I-Te& Lee, Cheng-Hung…[et al.]. Chinese Medicinal Formula (MHGWT) for Relieving Diabetic Neuropathic Pain : A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497161
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497161