Herbal medicine for the treatment of non-erosive reflux disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) is the most prevalent gastroesophageal reflux disease. Currently, proton pump inhibitors are the most commonly used treatment for NERD. Recently, the demand for herbal medicines with relatively few side effects is increasing and trials confirming the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines for the treatment of NERD have been conducted. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicine in the treatment of NERD through published randomized-controlled trials.

Methods

Ten electronic databases were searched from inception until May 2023. Disease, intervention-related terms, and publication type keywords were combined as search terms. Studies designed as randomized controlled trials, including particip

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556985 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature