Tokishakuyakusan Herbal Medicine Helps Stroke Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Hirozo Goto, Nobuhiko Satoh, Yoshinori Hayashi, Hiroaki Hikiami, Yutaka Nagata, Ryosuke Obi, Yutaka Shimada
Primary Institution: University of Toyama
Hypothesis
Does Tokishakuyakusan improve impairments and independence in post-stroke patients over a 12-month period?
Conclusion
Tokishakuyakusan was found to suppress the worsening of impairments and independence in post-stroke patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Impairments in the TS group did not significantly change, while they worsened in the control group.
- Independence according to FIM did not change significantly in the TS group, but worsened in the control group.
- TS was effective in suppressing impairments of lower limbs and improving visuospatial perception.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special herbal medicine can help people who had a stroke feel better and stay more independent.
Methodology
A 12-month randomized, controlled trial with assessments using the Stroke Impairment Assessment Set (SIAS) and Functional Independence Measure (FIM).
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of blinding for the treatment group.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lacked a placebo control.
Participant Demographics
31 post-stroke patients (9 men and 22 women) with a mean age of 81.4 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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