Publications by authors named "Mu-Zhi Chen"
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Qingpeng ointment (QPO), a Tibetan remedy, for treating symptoms of acute gouty arthritis (AGA) in patients experiencing significant joint pain.
- Conducted as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 203 participants with AGA received either QPO or a placebo for seven days, with joint pain and swelling being the primary outcomes measured.
- The results indicated that the QPO group had reduced joint pain and swelling compared to the placebo group, along with improved joint mobility, while some mild adverse events were reported among participants, mainly skin irritations.
Background: Tong Luo Hua Shi (TLHS) is a new formulation of the traditional Tibetan medicine Wu-wei-gan-lu that has been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for hundreds of years in China. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TLHS in patients with RA.
Methods: This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study performed in patients with active RA from five medical centers.