The Effectiveness and Safety of Wu Tou Decoction on Rheumatoid Arthritis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the joints and requires various treatments, including medication, injection, and physiotherapy. Wu tou decoction (WTD) is a traditional Chinese medicine prescribed for RA, with several articles documenting its effectiveness in RA treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of WTD for RA. We searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing WTD with conventional treatments (including medication, injection, and physiotherapy) from its inception to May 2024. Primary outcomes were disease activity scores, including effective rate, tender joint count, and morning stiffness. Secondary outcomes comprised blood test results (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive pr

SUBMITTER: Moon JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11395211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature