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Trial reportRenal failure2024

Efficacy and safety of Mahuang Fuzi and Shenzhuo Decoction for treatment of primary membranous nephropathy: a multicenter prospective trial.

Naiqian Zhang, Hanxue Jiang, Haoran Dai, Shuxian Huang, Qihan Zhao, Na Zhang, Wenbin Liu, Zhaocheng Dong, Yu Gao, Xuan Dong and 5 more

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Trial report in Renal failure, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 15% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Naiqian ZhangBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Hanxue JiangBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Haoran DaiBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shunyi Branch, Beijing, China.
Shuxian HuangBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Qihan ZhaoBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Na ZhangBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Wenbin LiuSchool of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Zhaocheng DongSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Yu GaoBeijing Chaoyang District Emergency Medical Rescuing Center, Beijing, China.
Xuan DongBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Yuehong HuBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Fanyu HouChangchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China.
Hongliang RuiBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7584-9610
Qingquan LiuBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Baoli LiuBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Capital Medical University · CNBeijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNBeijing Chaoyang Emergency Medical Center · CNChangchun University of Chinese Medicine · CNShunyi Hospital of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aims to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and safety profile of Mahuang Fuzi and Shenzhuo Decoction (MFSD) in the management of primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), within the context of a prospective clinical investigation.

methodsA multicenter, open-label clinical trial was executed on patients diagnosed with PMN. These individuals were subjected to MFSD therapy for a duration of at least 24 months, with primary outcome of clinical remission rates. The Cox regression analysis was employed to discern the pertinent risk factors exerting influence on the efficacy of MFSD treatment, with scrupulous monitoring of any adverse events.

resultsThe study comprised 198 participants in total. Following 24 months of treatment, the remission rate was 58.6% (116/198). Among the subgroup of 130 participants subjected to a 36-month follow-up, the remission rate reached 70% (91/130). Subgroup analysis revealed that neither a history of immunosuppressive therapy (HIST) nor an age threshold of ≥60 years exhibited a statistically significant impact on the remission rate at the 24-month mark (

conclusionsThis trial establishes the efficacy of MFSD as a treatment modality for membranous nephropathy. MFSD demonstrates a favorable side effect profile, and remission rates are consistent across patients, irrespective of HIST and age categories.

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DiterpenesDrugs, Chinese HerbalGlomerulonephritis, MembranousNephrotic SyndromeHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsMiddle AgedProspective StudiesDiterpenesDrugs, Chinese Herbalfuzi drug herbalImmunosuppressive AgentsefficacyMahuang Fuzi and Shenzhuo DecoctionPrimary membranous nephropathysafetytraditional Chinese medicine

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