Efficacy and safety of the traditional Chinese formula Shengjiang powder combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the efficacy and safety of Shengjiang powder as a treatment for DKD.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed in eight databases from their inception to December 30, 2023, to identify relevant RCTs. The inclusion criteria were diagnosis of DKD and intervention including TCM that contained Shengjiang powder. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening and data extraction, utilizing the Rob2 tool and GRADE to assess the quality of the RCTs. Meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan 5.4.1 and Stata 15.0.

Results

As a result of the search, 23 RCTs comprising 1,682 patients. The interventions resulted in significant reductions in all the assessed indicators: 24-h urinary protein, UAER, mALB, BUN, Scr, FBG, 2hPG, HbA1c, total c

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11300290 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature