ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2020
Effects of Qingshen Granules on Immune Function in Patients with Comorbid Chronic Renal Failure and Damp-Heat Syndrome: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial.
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Abstract
objectiveThe current study sought to compare the effects of the addition of Qingshen granules to conventional Western medicine on immune function in patients with comorbid chronic renal failure and damp-heat syndrome and to explore the possible mechanisms responsible for any differences observed.
methodsThrough a multicenter, randomized, controlled study, a total of 282 eligible patients were divided into experimental (
resultsThe total clinical curative effective rate was significantly higher (
conclusionQingshen granules adjust immune dysfunction, improve immunity mediated inflammatory response, and attenuate renal fibrosis in patients with comorbid chronic renal failure and damp-heat syndrome.
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