Common Problems and Solutions in the Implementation of Clinical Research on Ethnic Medicine for External Use
10.19879/j.cnki.1005-5304.202408261
- VernacularTitle:民族药外用制剂临床研究实施过程常见问题及解决措施
- Author:
Zhixiu SHEN
1
;
Yanxue QIAO
;
Shuang WANG
;
Kailie LIU
;
Min ZHAO
;
NYANGMOTSE
;
Yuwei LIU
;
Jianping LIU
Author Information
1. 奇正(北京)传统藏医药外治研究院有限公司,北京 100102
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ethnic medicine;
external use;
clinical research;
case report;
experience summary
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;32(6):13-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The ethnic medicine for external use is an important dosage form in the external treatment methods of ethnic medicine.China has made significant progress in related research and applications.However,the regulations and guidelines for clinical research on external medicine are limited,and the related technologies and quality standards are not yet well-established in China.This article summarized the specific issues during the implementation of clinical research on ethnic medicine of external use:the research design failing to reflect the value and unique characteristics of these medicine;the big difficulty in the recruitment of participants,leading to delays in progress;inconsistent implementation of interventions;and the quality of research data needing to be improved,etc.Combining the authors'experience in project implementation management,this article proposed solutions to improve research quality and progress,including incorporating experts from various fields including ethnic medicine and research centers;refining participant recruitment strategies;analyzing factors affecting progress and optimizing the implementation process;and strengthening overall management and establishing a competitive enrollment mechanism.The article also shared a case study of the Tibetan medicine Qingpeng Ointment for the treatment of acute gouty arthritis,aiming to provide a reference for the clinical research on ethnic medicine of external use.
