Promoting international acceptance of clinical studies about traditional Chinese medicine interventions
10.1097/st9.0000000000000062
- Author:
Ling LI
1
;
Xiaochao LUO
2
;
Jiali LIU
2
;
Minghong YAO
2
;
Yanmei LIU
2
;
Yu MA
2
;
Luqi HUANG
3
;
Xin SUN
4
Author Information
1. Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, Cochrane China and IDEAL China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2. Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, Cochrane China and IDEAL China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
3. State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
4. Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, Cochrane China and IDEAL China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional Chinese medicine interventions;
Clinical studies;
International acceptance
- From:
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;3(1):1-7
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Promoting the international acceptance of clinical studies about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions is a key strategy for internationalization of TCM. However, the complexities of TCM interventions—in terms of the theories, practice patterns, and components—pose challenges to the design and implementation of clinical studies that are well accepted by the international community. This article summarized the current status of clinical studies about TCM interventions that were published in international journals, explored underlying barriers hindering the international acceptance, and discussed potential strategies for future development.
