Efficacy and safety of Qinxiang Qingjie oral solution for the treatment of influenza in children: a randomized, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Qinxiang Qingjie (QXQJ), an oral solution containing various Chinese herbs, is indicated for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections. The treatment of influenza also shows potential advantages in shortening the duration of illness and improving symptoms. However, there is still a lack of high-quality clinical evidence to support this. The trial was to explore the efficacy and safety of QXQJ for treating pediatric influenza and provide an evidence-based basis for expanding its applicability.

Methods

A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, positive-controlled, multicenter clinical trial was conducted in 14 hospitals in China. Children aged 1-13 years with influenza and "exterior and interior heat syndromes" as defined by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) wer

SUBMITTER: Hu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9253950 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature