Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(1):1-7

doi:10.1097/st9.0000000000000062

Promoting international acceptance of clinical studies about traditional Chinese medicine interventions

Ling LI 1 ; Xiaochao LUO 2 ; Jiali LIU 2 ; Minghong YAO 2 ; Yanmei LIU 2 ; Yu MA 2 ; Luqi HUANG 3 ; Xin SUN 4

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Keywords

Traditional Chinese medicine interventions; Clinical studies; International acceptance

Country

China

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.