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Park EJ, Baek SE, Kim M, Kim AR, Park HJ, Kwon O, Lee JH, Yoo JE. Effects of herbal medicine ( Danggwijagyaksan) for treating climacteric syndrome with a blood-deficiency-dominant pattern: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Integr Med Res 2021; 10:100715. [PMID: 33665100 PMCID: PMC7903340 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2021.100715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Danggwijagyaksan (DJS) has been one of the most widely used herbal medicines for gynecological disorders in traditional East Asian medicine. Several clinical studies about DJS have shown improvement in menopausal symptoms. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety and feasibility of DJS for treating climacteric syndrome with a blood-deficiency-dominant pattern. Methods This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. A group of 45-to 60-year-old women with climacteric syndrome were registered for the trial. The participants received treatment over a 4-week period and were then followed for 4 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the mean change in the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Secondary outcome measures included the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), the Blood-Deficiency Scoring System (BDSS), lean body mass, and serum hormone levels, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2) levels. Results The MRS and BDSS scores decreased significantly in both groups, but the differences between two groups were not significant. The WHOQOL-BREF scores increased in the control group. No statistically meaningful differences in serum hormone levels or lean body mass were observed in both groups. There were no serious adverse events, and the laboratory tests were within the normal range. The recruitment rate, completion rate and medication adherence rate were over 90% in both groups, indicating high feasibility. Conclusions DJS showed clinical effectiveness in the treatment of climacteric syndrome with a blood-deficiency-dominant pattern. Additionally, DJS was shown to be safe and feasible for a large-scale study to confirm the efficacy of the treatment. Trial registration: Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS, https://cris.nih.go.kr): KCT0002387.
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- Eun-Ji Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cheonan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Ahn SY, Baek SE, Park EJ, Kim HW, Ryuk JA, Yoo JE. Effects of dangguijakyaksan on lower-extremity blood circulation disturbances in climacteric and postmenopausal women: Study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17039. [PMID: 31517823 PMCID: PMC6750319 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Climacteric women experience various disorders, including hot flush, depression, insomnia, arthralgia, and hand and foot numbness. Dangguijakyaksan is among the most common treatments for climacteric syndrome, and its effect on depression, insomnia, hot flush and quality of life (QOL) in climacteric women has been reported multiple times. A recent animal study found dangguijakyaksan decreased serum lipid factors and improved blood circulation in a menopausal rat model; however, these effects have not been assessed in clinical trials. This study aims to assess the clinical effects and safety of dangguijakyaksan for lower-extremity blood circulation disturbances in climacteric women. METHODS This is a single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study that will be conducted at Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital at Daejeon University. Forty-six climacteric women with lower-extremity blood circulation disturbances will be recruited and randomized (1:1) into either the dangguijakyaksan or placebo group. After 8 weeks of administration, the effects and safety of dangguijakyaksan will be assessed.The primary outcome is the visual analogue scale for lower-extremity blood circulation disturbances, and it will be assessed on visits 1, 2, and 3. The secondary outcomes, Kupperman's index and blood deficiency scoring system, will be assessed on visits 1, 2, and 3, and accelerated photoplethysmography and digital infrared thermal imaging will be performed on visits 1 and 3. Moreover, blood lipid profile, follicle-stimulating hormone, and estradiol levels will be measured at the screening visit and visit 3. Blood tests will be performed at the screening visit and visit 3 to assess the safety of dangguijakyaksan. Statistical analysis will be performed using R-3.3.3 (Another Canoe), and within-group study variable differences after drug administration will be analyzed using paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test. DISCUSSION We expect to confirm the effects and safety of dangguijakyaksan on lower-extremity blood circulation disturbances in menopause, which would provide foundational data for planning subsequent studies.
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- Soo-Yeon Ahn
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Korean Medicine Department, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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Ahn SY, Jo MS, Lee D, Baek SE, Baek J, Yu JS, Jo J, Yun H, Kang KS, Yoo JE, Kim KH. Dual effects of isoflavonoids from Pueraria lobata roots on estrogenic activity and anti-proliferation of MCF-7 human breast carcinoma cells. Bioorg Chem 2019; 83:135-144. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2018.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Kim M, Kim AR, Park HJ, Kwon O, Kim JH, Park EJ, Baek SE, Yoo JE, Lee JH. Danggwijagyaksan for climacteric syndrome in peri- and postmenopausal women with a blood-deficiency dominant pattern: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Trials 2018; 19:41. [PMID: 29335018 PMCID: PMC5769552 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2443-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background This study aims to explore the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of Danggwijagyaksan (DJS) for alleviating climacteric syndrome in peri- and postmenopausal women with a blood-deficiency dominant pattern. Methods/design This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial. A total of 34 women with climacteric syndrome who have signed informed consent forms will be registered in this study. Placebo or DJS will be randomly assigned to the participants in an equal proportion. The participants will visit the clinical trial center every 2 weeks and receive placebo or DJS granules. The treatment period is 4 weeks and the administration frequency is three times daily. Data will be collected from the participants at baseline, at week 5, and at week 9 after random allocation. The primary outcome measure will be the mean change in the Menopause Rating Scale from baseline to week 5. Secondary outcome measures will include the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) score, the Blood Deficiency Scoring System score, lean body mass, and blood tests, including serum follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol concentration. To assess the safety of DJS, a laboratory test will be conducted before and after treatment and the participants will be asked about any occurrence of adverse events every visit. The recruitment rate, completion rate, and medication adherence will also be calculated, to assess feasibility. Discussion The findings of this study will provide the basis for a full-scale randomized controlled trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of DJS for the treatment of climacteric syndrome in peri- and postmenopausal women. Trial registration Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS), Republic of Korea, KCT0002387. Registered on 25 July 2017. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13063-018-2443-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mikyung Kim
- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, 300-716, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, 300-716, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, 300-716, Republic of Korea.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, 75 Daedeok-daero 176 beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. .,Korean Medicine Life Science, University of Science & Technology, Campus of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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