Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: Comparative Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Methylphenidate

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作者
Lan, Y. [1 ]
Zhang, L-L [1 ]
Luo, R. [2 ]
机构
[1] Sichuan Univ, W China Hosp 2, Dept Pharmaceut, Chengdu 610041, Peoples R China
[2] Sichuan Univ, W China Hosp 2, Children Nerves & Digest Dept, Chengdu 610041, Peoples R China
关键词
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE; METHYLPHENIDATE; ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDERS; ADHD; CHILDREN;
D O I
10.1177/147323000903700340
中图分类号
R-3 [医学研究方法]; R3 [基础医学];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is frequently used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) in children in China. However, until now there has been no strong evidence to prove that TCM has better efficacy than western medicine. In this systematic study of 34 studies published in the Chinese literature, the effectiveness of TCM in treating ADHD in children was examined and compared with methylphenidate (MPH), which is widely. used to treat ADHD. It was found that TCM may have equal or better effectiveness than MPH. However, the lack of high-quality clinical trials to support this conclusion means that it is not currently possible to recommend any particular kind of TCM preparation for treating ADHD in children.
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页码:939 / 948
页数:10
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