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Pulse Diagnosis and Anemia: Exploring Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Approaches

NCT06760351 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2025-02-04

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Summary

This observational study evaluates the efficacy and safety of integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in managing moderate to severe anemia. The study examines hemoglobin (Hb) level improvements and correlations with TCM pulse diagnosis parameters at six diagnostic positions (Right and Left Chung, Guan, and Chi). Conducted at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, it aims to explore TCM's role as a complementary approach to anemia care while maintaining a focus on patient safety and integrated diagnostic techniques.

Conditions

  • Moderate to Severe Anemia
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Pulse Diagnosis

Interventions

DRUG

TCM Herbal Therapy

Administration of customized herbal formulations for the TCM group, targeting qi and blood regulation. Pulse diagnosis parameters were evaluated monthly to guide treatment adjustments.

DRUG

Standard Western Medicine Treatment

Administration of standard Western medical care, including blood transfusions and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, focusing on hemoglobin restoration and anemia management.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chia-Ying Chuang

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-26
Primary Completion
2023-12-31
Completion
2023-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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