Chinese herbal medicine for post-viral fatigue: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fatigue is a common symptom after viral infection. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is thought to be a potential effective intervention in relieving fatigue.

Purpose

To assess the effectiveness and safety of CHM for the treatment of post-viral fatigue.

Study design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

The protocol of this systematic review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022380356). Trials reported changes of fatigue symptom, which compared CHM to no treatment, placebo or drugs, were included. Six electronic databases and three clinical trial registration platforms were searched from inception to November 2023. Literature screening, data extraction, and risk bias assessment were independently carried out b

SUBMITTER: Hu LY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10956782 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature