Efficacy and safety of oral Chinese patent medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Title: Efficacy and safety of oral Chinese patent medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Yiwen Tang, Yuyang Cai, Jiasen Ding, Ronfu Ji, Xiong Wang, Zejia Zhang, Feng Xu, Zhan Gao
Source: Frontiers in Medicine, Vol 11 (2024)
Publisher Information: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Medicine (General)
Subject Terms: network meta-analysis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, oral Chinese patent medicines, efficacy, safety, Medicine (General), R5-920
More Details: ObjectiveThis paper aims to evaluate the disparities in efficacy and safety across various oral Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), using a frequency-based reticulated meta-analysis.MethodsThe researchers searched the following databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Excerpta Medical Database (Embase), Cochrane Library, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform and China Science and Technology Periodicals Database (VIP). Besides, the researchers collected all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of oral Chinese patent medicines, as well as simple preparations and simple preparations for benign prostatic hyperplasia from the establishment of the database until July1, 2024. After two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies, a net meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 16.0 software.ResultsSeventy-two RCTs involving 15 oral Chinese patent medicines and a total of 7,800 patients were included. Net meta-analysis manifested that “Jinkuishenqi capsule (JKSQ) + conventional western medicine (CWM)” was the most effective way in increasing total efficiency ratio. “Huange capsule (HE) + CWM” was the most effective method in decreasing prostate volume. “Qianliesutong capsule (QLST) + CWM” was the most effective approach in decreasing residure volume. “Xialiqi capsule (XLQ) + CWM” was the most effective way in increasing maximum urinary flow rate. “Longbisu capsule (LBS) + CWM” was the most effective method in decreasing international prostate symptom score (IPSS). To reduce the adverse reactions, “HE + CWM” has the best efficacy. Considering both drug efficacy and safety, “Ningmitai capsule (NMT) + CWM” would be the most ideal choice.ConclusionBased on NMA, JKSQ, HE, QLST, XLQ, LBS, NMT plus CWM have been proved to possess the highest probability of being the best therapy. Due to the limitations of this study, these results should be confirmed through detailed randomized controlled trials.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, Identifier, CRD42023484071.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2296-858X
Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1483864/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-858X
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1483864
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/daa5ab6cec88473ebb955377049d49dc
Accession Number: edsdoj.5ab6cec88473ebb955377049d49dc
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:2296858X
DOI:10.3389/fmed.2024.1483864
Published in:Frontiers in Medicine
Language:English