A Post-marketing Evaluation of a Compound Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Qishe Pill, on Cervical Radiculopathy

Summary

Neck pain is a common symptom in most patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy. However, some conservative treatments are limited by their modest effectiveness. On the other hand, surgical intervention for cervical disc disorders is indicated when symptoms are refractory to conservative treatments and neurological symptoms are progressive. Many patients use complementary and alternative medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, to address their symptoms. The purpose of the present study is to examine effectiveness and safety of Qishe Pill, a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, for neck pain in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Timeline

Start

2012-05

Primary completion

2013-10

Completion

2013-11

Publications

• Cui XJ, Sun YL, Zhang CQ, Wu T, Tan J, Zhu ZA, Chen YQ, Wang QG, Li M, Wang YJ. Post-Marketing Surveillance of Qishe Pill () Use for Management of Neck Pain in a Chinese Patient Cohort to Determine its Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness. Chin J Integr Med. 2021 Jun;27(6):408-416. doi: 10.1007/s11655-021-2868-x. Epub 2021 Apr 21.

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