Prospective proof-of-concept observational RESEarch about traditional herbal preparation Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (RESET-COPD-1).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advances in medical science, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to impact patients' lives significantly, due to symptom management limitations. Cheongsangboha-tang (CSBHT; Qing Shang Bu Xia Tang) and Hyunggaeyeongyo-tang (HGYGT; Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang) have been used to treat respiratory diseases, including COPD. However, clinical data supporting their efficacy are lacking. We prospectively observed the response of patients with COPD to CSBHT and HGYGT as adjunctive therapies and assessed the feasibility of future research.

Methods

Patients with COPD who were prescribed adjunctive HGYGT or CSBHT according to the COPD clinical practice protocol of Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital were recruited. Participants visited the hos

SUBMITTER: Park D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11464318 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature