Banxia Baizhu Tianma decoction for hyperlipidemia: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperlipidemia is one of the most common metabolic diseases worldwide, as well as a leading risk factor for cardio-cerebrovascular diseases. Banxia Baizhu Tianma decoction (BBTD) is widely used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia in China, however, systematic review and meta-analysis regarding its efficacy and safety is lacking. The aim of this protocol of systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of BBTD in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Methods

We will include the randomized controlled trials estimating the effectiveness and safety of BBTD in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Data sources will include 5 English databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL) and 4 Chinese databases (CMB, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang database). The

SUBMITTER: Cai H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6221624 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature