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[Qiantongding Decoction: An efficacious therapeutic for type III B prostatitis]
De-Ning Chen1, Wei-Tian Chen, Qing-Hui Ma
1Department of Andrology, Shenzhen Hospital of TCM, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China. cdn0125@126.com
Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue = National Journal of Andrology
|March 18, 2009
Summary
Qiantongding Decoction effectively treats chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), also known as type III B prostatitis. This herbal treatment showed significant pain relief compared to Indometacin in a clinical trial.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Integrative Medicine
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), including type III B prostatitis, presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Current treatment options for CPPS often have limitations in efficacy and side effect profiles.
Purpose:
- To assess the clinical effectiveness of Qiantongding Decoction for managing type III B prostatitis / CPPS.
- To compare the therapeutic outcomes of Qiantongding Decoction with a conventional pharmaceutical agent, Indometacin.
Summary:
- A randomized controlled trial involved 70 patients diagnosed with type III B prostatitis / CPPS.
- The experimental group received Qiantongding Decoction, while the control group was administered Indometacin for one month.
- Both treatments demonstrated significant symptom improvement (P < 0.05), with Qiantongding Decoction yielding superior pain alleviation compared to Indometacin (P < 0.05).
Impact:
- Qiantongding Decoction exhibits a notable therapeutic effect on type III B prostatitis / CPPS.
- This study suggests Qiantongding Decoction as a promising alternative or adjunctive therapy for CPPS.
- Findings support the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in managing chronic prostatitis conditions.
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