A Clinical Study of a Natural Remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Commonly Used Conventional Medications

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combined therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The combined therapy contained paeoniflorin (Brand name: Pafulin), which has anti-inflammation properties, and Cervus and Cucumis polypeptide injection (Brand name: Songmeile), which has bone healing, pain relieving, and anti-inflammation properties. The hypothesis is that this remedy, which has long been used by the world's largest RA community, is effective and safe when tested by modern clinical standards and criteria.

Timeline

Start

2004-11

Primary completion

2011-04

Completion

2012-03

Publications

• Chen L, Qi H, Jiang D, Wang R, Chen A, Yan Z, Xiao J. The new use of an ancient remedy: a double-blinded randomized study on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Am J Chin Med. 2013;41(2):263-80. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X13500195.

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