The comparative efficacy and safety of 9 traditional Chinese medicines combined with standard quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are 9 traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) combined with standard quadruple (SQ) available for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-associated gastritis, but their relative efficacy and best options in clinical decision making are unknown due to a lack of high-quality head-to-head randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This study aimed to explore which formulas are the most effective and/or safest for Hp-associated gastritis.

Methods

We performed a search of electronic databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Chinese databases and South Korean database from inception to March 2022 to identify all relevant RCTs on the comparison between TCM combined with SQ and SQ for Hp-associated gastritis. Efficacy outcomes were the e

SUBMITTER: Bao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature