[Effect of Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets in treating rheumatoid arthritis:a systematic review and Meta-analysis]

Zhu et al., 2019 | Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi | Meta Analysis

Citation

Zhu Guang-Zhao, Han Xiao-Chen, ... Wang Hai-Long. [Effect of Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets in treating rheumatoid arthritis:a systematic review and Meta-analysis]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2019-Aug;44(15):3358-3364. doi:10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20190305.004

Abstract

To evaluate the effect of Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets extract in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis( RA). Clinical trials of treating rheumatoid arthritis with Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets published by Meta-analysis were retrieved from EMbase,PubMed,Clinical Trials,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,CBM and Chi CTR,and comprehensively analyzed. A total of 3 studies were enrolled,the modified Sharp score( m TSS),tender join joint erosions( JE) and joint space narrowing( JSN) of Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets group were significant superior to those of control group,including positive drugs methotrexate( MTX) and salazopyridine( SSZ)( P<0. 01). Tripterygium Glycosides Tablets had an effect in treating RA. Due to the small sample size,this study shall be verified with high-quality,large-sample-size double-blinded RCTs.

Key Findings

Due to the small sample size,this study shall be verified with high-quality,large-sample-size double-blinded RCTs.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

Field	Value
Population	See abstract
Sample Size	3
Age Range	See abstract
Condition	See abstract

MeSH Terms

Antirheumatic Agents
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Glycosides
Humans
Tablets
Tripterygium

Evidence Classification

Level: Meta Analysis
Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review
Vertical: thunder-god-vine

Provenance

PMID: 31602895
DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20190305.004
PMCID: Not in PMC
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