The purpose of this study is to clinically observe the efficacy of Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder to improve the scores of HAMA
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, not only results in a disturbed psychological condition, but even daily life with coworkers and family will also be disrupted. Chaihu Jia Longgu Muli Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction), a compound Chinese herbal medicine found in "Treatise on Cold Damage", has been used for treating mental disorders with symptoms such as chest distress, irritability, being frightened, etc since the China Han dynasty. In this study, we will observe the efficacy of this formula, in order to provide an evidence-based basis for clinical observation and evaluation of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
205
Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction and Sertraline are given to patients simultaneously
Sertraline are given to patients simultaneously
Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA)
To evaluate participant's anxiety status
Time frame: 0, 2, 4, 6 weeks
Heat-Depressed on Shaoyang scale
To evaluate participant's somatic symptoms, based on Chaihu Jia Longgu Muli Tang treatment
Time frame: 0, 2, 4, 6 weeks
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