Trial reportJournal of radiation research2020
Efficacy of herbal medicine TJ-14 for acute radiation-induced enteritis: a multi-institutional prospective Phase II trial.
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- Research progress on the role and therapeutic applications of traditional Chinese medicine in radiation enteropathy.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Clinical Efficacy of Hydrogen Therapy on Acute Radiation Enteritis and Inflammatory Response in Patients with Cervical Cancer Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy.Advances in radiation oncology · 2025Article
- Potential of Natural Products in Hangeshashinto Water Extract on the Direct Suppression of Stomatitis Induced by Intra-/Extracellular Advanced Glycation End-Products.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Reunderstanding the classical prescription Banxia Xiexin Decoction: new perspectives from a comprehensive review of clinical research and pharmacological studies.Chinese medicine · 2025Review
- Potential of non-Western medicines in chemoradiotherapy for cervical cancer.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- The Impact of Hangeshashinto on Symptoms and Gut Microbiota in Diarrhea-type Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Hangeshashinto in the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2023Review
- BanXiaXieXin decoction treating gastritis mice with drug-resistantWorld journal of gastroenterology · 2023Article
- Nomogram to Predict Radiation Enteritis in Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Cancer management and research · 2022Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this multi-institutional Phase II trial study was to prospectively investigate the efficacy of the herbal medicine TJ-14 for acute radiation-induced enteritis (ARE). TJ-14 was administered orally as a first-line treatment for ARE. The primary end point was efficacy at 1 week. The secondary end points were: (i) the efficacy of TJ-14 at 2 and 3 weeks after its administration, (ii) the quality of life score (FACT-G) at 1, 2 and 3 weeks after its administration, and (iii) adverse events. If the efficacy of TJ-14 was observed in eight patients or fewer, its efficacy was rejected. Results: Forty patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy were enrolled. Of these, 22 developed ARE and received TJ-14. Among these, 19 had cervical cancer and 9 received chemoradiotherapy. TJ-14 efficacy was shown in 19 out of the 22 patients (86%). Stool frequency per day at 1 week significantly decreased (mean ± SD: 4.9 ± 2.1 vs 3.7 ± 1.9, P = 0.02). This effect continued at 2 (2.2 ± 1.4, P = 0.004) and 3 weeks (2.1 ± 0.9, P = 0.05). Thirteen out of the 22 patients (59%) continued TJ-14 until the end of radiotherapy. FACT-G score deterioration was not observed after the administration of TJ-14. Grade 1 hypokalemia was observed in 4 patients, and Grade 1 constipation in 3. We concluded that TJ-14 is sufficiently promising to be examined in a Phase III trial. A randomized controlled trial is currently being planned.
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