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This randomized Phase II trial to establish the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal products above control group for treating fatigue in patients with cancer.
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Patients who were randomized and been enrolled in, had stable disease and no anemia, and reported moderate to severe fatigue over two months (rated ≥4 on a 0-10 scale). Patients took TCM decoction Renshen Yangrong decoction (RSYR),Which containing 12 TCM herbs, twice a day for 6 weeks. RSYRT aims to correct Qi deficiency. Fatigue was assessed before and after RSYRT therapy.
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Pathological diagnosis of malignant tumors; 3 months without surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, biological treatment; Hemoglobin > 11g/L; Complete remission of the lesion, or recent review of the Disease is stable, the estimated survival time is more than 6 months; ECOG score is 0-2, fatigue score of the last 24 hours > 4 ; Age is 18-65 years old; TCM syndrome differentiation for deficiency of qi; Liver, kidney function, electrolyte normal; Willing to join the group and sign the informed consent.
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Allergies to herbs and plant drugs; Uncontrollable diabetes, hypertension, TSH abnormalities, uncontrollable pain, and a history of myocardial infarction within 6 months; Scores of anxiety disorders and depression (HAD-D) were 11 or more, antidepressants and antioxidants were used in the past month; Breast cancer receptor positive patients took endocrine therapy drugs; Tonics were used in the past 2 weeks.; Children, pregnant and lactating women; Receiving anemia-related treatment; Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation with excessive heat; Unable to read or understand the scale.
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92 participants in 2 patient groups
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