Herbal medicine (Gan Mai Da Zao decoction) for depression: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this systematic review is to analyse trial data on the effectiveness of a herbal medicine (Gan Mai Da Zao (GMDZ) decoction) in treating depression.

Methods and analysis

12 databases will be searched from their inception: PubMed, EMBASE, AMED, the Cochrane Library, five Korean medical databases (KoreaMed, DBpia, OASIS, the Research Information Service System (RISS) and the Korean Studies Information Service System (KISS)) and three Chinese medical databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Wanfang Database and the Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP)). Randomised clinical trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs using a GMDZ decoction for any type of depression will be considered. The selection of the studies, data abstraction and validati

SUBMITTER: Jun JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3902306 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature