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ArticleChinese journal of integrative medicine2026

Therapeutic Potential of Jiedu Yizhi Formula for Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Yun-Qiang Li, Dong-Xue Chen, Xiao-Ting Zhu, Wei Li, Jia-Li Wu, Li-Mei Fang, Ming-Quan Li

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Article in Chinese journal of integrative medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06393413 (Changchun University of Chinese Medicine), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Changchun University of Chinese Medicine

TypeinterventionalSponsorChangchun University of Chinese MedicineRan2022 to 2024Enrolled62ConditionsEnsure the Legality and Compliance of the Testing ProcessArmsJiedu Yizhi Formula, Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets
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Yun-Qiang LiDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
Dong-Xue ChenLife Service Department, Changchun Military Retired Cadres Green Garden Rest Center, Changchun, 130062, China.
Xiao-Ting ZhuDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
Wei LiDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
Jia-Li WuDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
Li-Mei FangDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China. fanglm008@163.com.
Ming-Quan LiDepartment of Encephalopathy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo observe the clinical effect and safety of Jiedu Yizhi Formula (JYF) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.

methodsEligible patients with mild to moderate AD and Chinese medicine (CM) syndrome of Pi (Spleen)-Shen (Kidney) deficiency with phlegm-turbidity obscuring orifices were collected from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine between December 2022 and December 2023. Patients were randomly assigned to JYF and donepezil groups at a 1:1 ratio by using a random number table and received a total of 24 weeks of continuous treatment. Both groups were given AD cognitive behavior training and health education at the same time. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), AD Assessment Scale-Cognitive (ADAS-cog), Activity of Daily Living (ADL), and Hamilton Depression (HAMD) scale scores were measured before treatment, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment. The cognitive domain scores and the total effective rates were also compared between groups. During the study period, any adverse reactions were recorded and compared between groups.

resultsTotally 62 participants completed the study, with 31 in each group. The MMSE, MoCA, ADAS-cog, ADL, and HAMD scores significantly improved after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment in both groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Moreover, significant improvements in the ADL and HAMD scores were observed in the JYF group at 12 or 24 weeks than in the donepezil group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Meanwhile, the cognitive domain scores of orientational and abstraction abilities and the total effective rate (64.52% vs. 45.16%) in the JYF group were significantly higher (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the incidence of adverse reactions between groups (9.68% vs. 6.45%, P>0.05).

conclusionJYF can improve the cognitive dysfunction of mild to moderate AD patients with CM syndrome of Pi-Shen deficiency with phlegm-turbidity obscuring orifices, and its safety is good. (Trial registration No. NCT06393413).

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Alzheimer’s diseaseChinese medicinecognitive impairmentcombination of disease and syndromeefficacy evaluationJiedu Yizhi Formularandomized controlled trial

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