[Kanglaite for Treating Advanced Non-small-cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review.].
BACKGROUND
In the past years, many reports on Kanglaite were publicated in China, researchers across the country. The aim of this study is to review the effectiveness and safety of Kanglaite for treating advanced non-small-cell lung cancer.


METHODS
Authors searched the Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Embase, Cancerlit, CBM, CNKI and VIP. Mannual and additional search were also conducted. All randomized controlled trials/quasi-RCT comparing Kanglaite with other lung cancer treatment were included. Two reviewers independently performed data extraction and appraised the publications using the Juni instrument, disagreements were resolved by consensus. Double data were entered and analyzed by RevMan 4.2 software are by Cochrane Collaboration.


RESULTS
Sixteen reports were included in the meta-analysis. The quality of 16 studies was low. Pooling data of 5 studies indicated that the effect of Kanglaite+NP (Vinorelbine+Cisplatin) was better than NP with RR 1.46, 95% Confidence Interval 1.13 to 1.91. Pooling data of 3 studies of MVP (Mitomycin+Vindsine+ Cisplatin) plus Kanglaite indicated that the effect was better with RR 1.84, 95%CI 1.22 to 2.76. Pooling data of 2 studies showed that the effect of GP (Gemcitabine+Cisplatin) plus Kanglaite was better than GP with RR 1.63, 95%CI 1.09 to 2.43. Fourteen studies revealed that Kanglaite may reduce the side-effect induced by regular treatment. Ten studies showed regular treatment plus Kanglaite can stabilite/improve quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Kanglaite can enhance clinical effect of regular treatment, reduce side-effect and stabilite/improve quality of life, but the effect of Kanglaite being used in clinical settings needs to be confirmed by further large and multicenter.
Zhu
Lina
L
Department of Medical Information, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
Yang
Zhenjun
Z
Wang
Shiyong
S
Tang
Yanming
Y