Open AccessEfficacy and safety of traditional Chinese herbal formula combined with western medicine for uterine fibroid
Author(s) -
Yu Fu,
Yihua Fan,
Wei Fan,
Yubing Lv,
Siyu Ai,
Chenghao Yu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000022039
Subject(s) - medicine , uterine fibroids , cochrane library , medline , traditional chinese medicine , traditional medicine , randomized controlled trial , alternative medicine , data extraction , clinical trial , family medicine , intensive care medicine , gynecology , pathology , political science , law
Background: Clinical studies found that the combination of traditional Chinese herbal formula, and western medicine therapy are better in shrinking fibroids and improve other symptoms. This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety traditional Chinese herbal formula combined with western medicine in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Methods: Randomized controlled trials of traditional Chinese herbal formula combined with western medicine for uterine fibroids patients will be searched in PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Chinese Biological and Medical database (CMB), and Wanfang database from inception to August 2020. Two researchers will perform data extraction and risk of bias assessment independently. Statistical analysis will be conducted in RevMan 5.3. Results: This study will summarize the present evidence by exploring the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese herbal formula combined with western medicine in the treatment of uterine fibroids Conclusions: The findings of the study will help to determine potential benefits of traditional Chinese herbal formula combined with western medicine in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Ethics and dissemination: The private information from individuals will not be published. This systematic review also will not involve endangering participant rights. Ethical approval is not required. The results may be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated in relevant conferences. OSF Registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/XUA8V.