scholarly journals Quality of randomized controlled trials of new generation antidepressants and antipsychotics identified in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI): a literature and telephone interview study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Tong ◽  
Fangzhou Li ◽  
Yusuke Ogawa ◽  
Norio Watanabe ◽  
Toshi A. Furukawa
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Telephone Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
New Generation

Evidence Based Acupuncture Practice Recommendations for Peripheral Facial Paralysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zheng ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
Min Chen
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Peripheral Facial Paralysis ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Chinese And English

The objective is to analyze the treatment used in relatively high quality randomized controlled trials to identify any similarities of therapeutic approaches and subsequently present recommendations for a standard acupuncture procedure for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). We searched Chinese and English language literatures through MEDLINE (January 1966 to October 2007), EMbase (January 1980 to October 2007), Chinese Biomedical Database (January 1978 to October 2007) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (January 1979 to October 2007) for randomized controlled trials. With independent assessment by 2 observers, 33 of 386 originally identified articles were finally included. The extracted information from these articles was focused on the selection of meridians and acupoints, types of stimulation and duration of treatment. On the whole, when treating PFP, the best acupoints options are Dicang (ST4), Xiaguan (ST7), Jiache (ST6), Chengjiang (CV24), Yingxiang (LI20), Quanliao (SI18), Yifeng (TE17), Yangbai (GB14), Sibai (ST2), Fengchi (GB20), Shuigou (GV26), Yuyao (EX-HN4) and Hegu (LI4). Manual stimulation or electro-acupuncture combined with moxibustion is recommended. Moreover, the suggested duration of acupuncture treatment refers to once a day, 10 times for each course, 2 to 5 days as courses interval, and 20 to 40 treatments in total.

scholarly journals A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Pes Anserinus Tendinitis/Bursitis Syndrome in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-292
Author(s):  
Hyo Jung Choi ◽  
Hye Kyung Back ◽  
Young-Jun Kim ◽  
Da Yoon Oh ◽  
Cheol Woo Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
External Application ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Pes Anserinus

The purpose of this study was to review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of pes anserinus tendinitis or bursitis (PATB) syndrome in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database to investigate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for PATB syndrome. There were 20 RCTs published from 2001 to 2021 which were selected for analysis by publication year, number of samples, evaluation criteria, treatment duration, and treatment method. Out of the 142 retrieved RCTs, 20 were relevant to this review, and had performed Chinese medicine treatments including acupuncture (the most common treatment typically using acupoints SP10, ST35, SP9, and LR8), manipulation (typically using acupoints ST35, SP10, and SP9), and external application therapy (typically herbal medicine) in the treatment of PATB syndrome. Chinese medicine treatments were used widely in the treatment of PATB syndrome. We hope in the future, this review may initiate the development of treatments for PATB syndrome using Korean medicine.

scholarly journals Sanqi Panax Notoginseng Injection for Angina Pectoris

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaochen Yang ◽  
Xingjiang Xiong ◽  
Jie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Panax Notoginseng ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Alternative And Complementary Medicine ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure

Objective. To evaluate the clinical curative effects of SPN injection on AP.Methods. Six databases were systematically searched including Cochrane Central, PubMed, EMBASE, CBM, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and VIP to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We assessed the quality of included studies, extracted valid data, and undertook meta-analysis following the steps of systematic review recommended by the Cochrane group.Results. Ten moderate-to-low quality randomized controlled trials involving 969 patients were included. There was no evidence that SPN alone had better or worse effects than conventional drugs on improving clinical symptoms (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.85 to 1.39) and ECG (RR 1.17, 95% CI 0.84 to 1.63). However, there was an evidence that SPN combined with western medications was a better treatment option than conventional drugs alone in improving clinical symptoms (RR 1.28, 95% CI 1.19 to 1.33) and ECG (RR 1.27, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.45). No serious adverse effects were reported.Conclusion. Compared with conventional treatment, SPN may show the potential of optimizing symptomatic outcomes. As a kind of alternative and complementary medicine, SPN may provide another choice for AP patients and further large-scale high-quality trials are needed to confirm this efficacy.

scholarly journals Reporting quality of randomized, controlled trials evaluating immunotherapy in lung cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Du ◽  
Yundi Zhang ◽  
Yiting Dong ◽  
Jianchun Duan ◽  
Hua Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals EXPRESS: The benefit of exercise-based rehabilitation programmes in patients with pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2021 ◽  
pp. 204589402110078
Author(s):  
Lu Yan ◽  
Wence Shi ◽  
Zhi-hong Liu ◽  
Qin Luo ◽  
Zhihui Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Quality Evidence

Background: Several studies have suggested that exercise capacity and quality of life are reduced in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), and exercise-based rehabilitation can improve exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with PH. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of exercise-based rehabilitation in patients with PH through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Medline, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to November 2018. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing exercise capacity and quality of life between patients undergoing exercise-based rehabilitation and those undergoing non-exercise training were included. Data were extracted separately and independently by two investigators, and discrepancies were arbitrated by the third investigator. We used the random-effects model to analyze the results, the GRADE to assess the risk of bias in the included studies, and I ² statistic to estimate the degree of heterogeneity. Results: Nine RCTs are included, however, only seven RCTs were able to extract data. Including inpatients and outpatients, the total number of participants was 234, most of whom were diagnosed as pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). The study duration ranged from 3 to15 weeks. The mean six-minute walk distance after exercise training was 51.94 metres higher than control (27.65 to 76.23 metres, n=234, 7 RCTs, low quality evidence), the mean peak oxygen uptake  was 2.96 ml/kg/minute higher (2.49 to 3.43 ml/kg/minute, n=179, 4 RCTs, low-quality evidence) than in the control group . Concluded: Our finding suggest that an exercise-based training program positively influences exercise capacity in patients with PH.

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