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ArticleGeneral psychiatry2023

Chinese herbal medicine combined with cognitive-behavioural therapy for avoidant paruresis: a controlled trial.

Shijie Liang, Ying Zhou, Chao Yu, Xiang Gao, Fangbin Ji, Qianyuan Fang, Zhihang Zhang, Libin Yang, Youkang Zhao, Yuhui Zhao and 3 more

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Shijie LiangUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8692-3014
Ying ZhouPsychology, Mental Health Center of Huangpu, Shanghai, China.
Chao YuUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiang GaoThe Medical Counseling Department, Institute of Huada Applied Psychology, Shanghai, China.
Fangbin JiPsychological Counseling Department, Lehu Psychological Consulting Co, LTD, Shanghai, China.
Qianyuan FangUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhihang ZhangUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Libin YangUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Youkang ZhaoUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yuhui ZhaoUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Renwu YinUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Kaimin ChenUrology, Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zheng LuDepartment of Psychiatry, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNShanghai Mental Health Center · CNTongji University · CN

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Abstract

Background: Avoidant paruresis is a common clinical condition in urology and psychosomatic medicine. However, it has limited treatment options that are safe and effective with few side effects. Aims: Our study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the Chinese herbal Yangxin Tongquan decoction combined with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for avoidant paruresis. Methods: Sixty-eight patients with avoidant paruresis were divided into a treatment group (33 patients) and a control group (35 patients). The control group was assigned 10 weeks of CBT and systematic desensitisation. In addition to CBT and systematic desensitisation, the treatment group was given the Chinese herbal Yangxin Tongquan decoction during the 10-week study. The Shy Bladder Syndrome Scale (SBS) and the Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) were administered before and after treatment to measure any change. Results: The overall efficacy in the treatment group (n=30) was 80.0% vs 62.5% in the control group (n=33). Comparing pretreatment and post-treatment measures, both groups showed improvement in SBS scores and SAS scores (treatment group: t Conclusions: The Chinese herbal Yangxin Tongquan decoction combined with cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy positively affects the treatment of avoidant paruresis without significant adverse effects.

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cognitive behavioral therapy

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