Buyang Huanwu Tang (Boyang Hwano Tang) for the treatment of post-stroke fatigue: Protocol for a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Issue 37 (September 2019) - Jin, Chul
Abstract: Background: Buyang Huanwu Tang (BHT) is a well-known herbal complex used for stroke treatment and has been used mainly during post-stroke rehabilitation in East Asia. In this review, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BHT as a treatment for post-stroke fatigue (PSF). Methods: Eight databases will be searched for relevant studies from inception to the present date. We will include randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which assess the effect and safety of BHT for the treatment of PSF. The methodological qualities, including the risk of bias (RoB), will be evaluated using the Cochrane RoB assessment tool. After screening the studies, a meta-analysis of the RCTs will be done. Results: This study will provide high-quality synthesis of current evidence of BHT for PSF. Conclusion: The conclusion of our systematic review will provide evidence to judge whether BHT is an effective intervention for patients with PSF. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not required, as this study is based on the review of published research. This review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated both electronically and in print. Trial registration number: PROSPERO CRD42019130178.