Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for Metabolic Syndrome
Establishing a Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
200 participants
Nov 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate if a integrated tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) program for improving metabolic syndrome is applicable. It will also learn about the importance of gut microbiome of subjects with ineffective management. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a integrated tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) program could improve metabolic syndrome in six months? Researchers will also explore the determinant factors of successful improvement in metabolic syndrome, including gut microbiome, life style, TCM management compliance. Participants will: Receive integrated TCM program for managing metabolic syndrome. Visit the clinic once every 2-4 weeks for checkups and tests Keep a diary of diet and life style
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Interventions
a fixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine with Ma-Xing-Gang-Shi-Tang (initiate at 2 grams, with increments of 0.5 grams every 2-4 weeks, up to a maximum dose of 4 grams once daily) and Coptis chinensis (initiate at 0.5 grams, with increments of 0.5 grams every 2-4 weeks, up to a maximum dose of 1 gram once daily), twice a day
Laser acupuncture could be used based on medication therapy at following acupoints: CV9, ST25, SP15, ST28, ST40, and two auricular points (stomach and hunger points)
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NCT06703788