title: A preparation model of Chinese medicine decoction placebo.
abstract: Chinese medicine (CM) decoction placebo is one of the key factors restricting the placebo-controlled clinical trial of CM. In this article, based on the analysis of the diffificulties in preparing CM placebo, the production requirements for placebo were put forward. Moreover, in accordance with clinical practices, a production method and evaluation process of CM decoction placebo was proposed, to provide a reference for clinical research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
authors.forename: Li-Qun
authors.initials: LQ
authors.lastname: Bian
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
authors.forename: Bao-Shuang
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
authors.forename: Zhen-Hua
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
authors.forename: Feng-Yun
authors.initials: FY
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
authors.forename: Yan-Dong
authors.initials: YD
authors.lastname: Wen
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China. txdly@sina.com.
authors.forename: Xu-Dong
authors.initials: XD
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000379:methods*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010919:Placebos
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D010919:Placebos
keywords: Chinese medicine; decoction; placebo; preparation model