Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of a Modified Banxia Xiexin Decoction for the "Wei-Pi" Syndrome (Postprandial Distress Syndrome)
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
Hong Kong Buddhist Association
Conditions:
Postprandial Distress Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a modified Banxia Xiexin Decoction (BXD) for Wei-Pi through a randomized, waitlist controlled trial.
Detailed Description
After being informed about the study plan, potential risk and benefits, all subjects will give written informed consent prior to participation and undergo eligibility screening. Eligible participants ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Permanent resident of Hong Kong with age from 18 to 60
- Have a diagnosis of Wei-Pi (postprandial distress syndrome, ie. at least one of bothersome postprandial fullness (ie, severe enough to impact on usual activities) and bothersome early satiation (ie, severe enough to prevent finishing a regular-size meal) at least three days per week for the last three months, with symptom onset at least six months before diagnosis
Exclusion
- Pregnancy or pregnancy planners
- Abnormal liver function (up to twofold the upper normal reference level of ALT)\[14\] or kidney function (estimated creatinine clearance \< 80 mL/min)\[15\]
- History of diagnosed gastric structural abnormalities through endoscopy /History of gastric removal surgery
- Have G6PD deficiency
- Alcohol or drug abuser
- Taking Chinese medicine within one month
- Unable to read/understand and sign the informed consent document
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04398888
Start Date
August 1 2020
End Date
September 30 2021
Last Update
July 29 2022
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Hong Kong Buddhist Association - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Wong Tai Sin District)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong