Effectiveness of Five-Element Regulatory Therapy for post-COVID syndrome: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-COVID syndrome is characterized by persistent, unexplained symptoms including chronic cough, palpitations, insomnia, and fatigue that develop following SARS-CoV-2 infection without identifiable causes. Current treatments show limited efficacy, requiring alternative options. This study aims to observe the effectiveness of Five-Element Regulation Therapy (FERT), a Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention, in managing post-COVID syndrome.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using clinical records of 127 post-COVID syndrome patients from the TCM outpatient department of Peking University Third Hospital. The participants were divided into two groups: 81 cases receiving FERT treatment were assigned to the exposure group, while 46 cases under

SUBMITTER: Ding N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631303 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature