Chinese herbal medicine treatment based on subgroup differentiation as adjunct therapy for Parkinson's disease: study protocol of a pilot add-on, randomised, controlled, pragmatic clinical trial

• Main Authors: Sam Chun Sum Yuen (Author), Ka Kit Chua (Author), Linda L. D. Zhong (Author), Kam Wa Chan (Author), Conrad Kwan Ho Chan (Author), Kam Leung Chan (Author), Zhixiu Lin (Author), Vincent Mok (Author), Alexander Y. Lau (Author), Min Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent and debilitating condition. Conventional medications cannot control all symptoms and may inflict adverse effects. A survey reported that Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is frequently sought. Existing CHM trials were contradictory and oft...