Antidepressant Effect of Guibi-tang in Mild-to-Moderate Depression Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Journal of Affective Disorders (2024)
Original authors · Kim MJ, Lee SH, Park YC, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.078
Summary
One hundred twenty patients with mild-to-moderate major depressive disorder were double-blind randomly assigned to Guibi-tang and placebo groups and compared for 12 weeks. HAM-D scores decreased significantly in the Guibi-tang group.
Key figures
Participants
120 subjects
HAM-D Response Rate
52%
Treatment Period
12 weeks
Conclusion
Guibi-tang is effective for improving depressive symptoms in mild-to-moderate depression patients with few side effects.
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