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Trial reportWorld journal of diabetes2025

Efficacy of Xiaokeqing granules and lifestyle intervention in treating prediabetes mellitus considering metabolomic biomarkers: A randomised controlled trial.

Jin-Dong Zhao, Meng-Zhu Guo, Yi Zhang, Shao-Hua Zhu, Ya-Ting Wang, Yan-Ping Zhang, Xin Liu, Si Cheng, Fei Wang, Qi Xu and 2 more

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Trial report in World journal of diabetes, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Jin-Dong ZhaoDepartment of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Meng-Zhu GuoThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Yi ZhangThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Shao-Hua ZhuThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Ya-Ting WangThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Yan-Ping ZhangThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Xin LiuThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Si ChengThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Fei WangThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Qi XuThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Nuo-Bing RuanThe First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Zhao-Hui FangDepartment of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrediabetes mellitus (PDM) is receiving increasing attention as a precursor to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions are effective for PDM prevention and treatment. Therefore, we conducted a preliminary investigation and an exploratory randomised controlled trial to assess the effects of a combined lifestyle and TCM intervention on PDM indicators.

aimTo study the effectiveness of Xiaokeqing granules (XQG) and lifestyle interventions in PDM participants while using metabolomics to identify potential markers.

methodsForty PDM participants with yin deficiency syndrome with excessive heat were recruited and randomly allocated to the control (Con) group or the XQG group (20

resultsThere were significant differences in 2hPG between the two groups (

conclusionThis pilot study provides evidence that a combined XQG and lifestyle intervention can improve 2hPG in participants with PDM. The mechanism of action is related to multiple constituents, targets and pathways.

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LifestyleMetabolomicsPrediabetes mellitusTryptophan metabolismTwo-hour postprandial glucoseXiaokeqing granules

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