Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis

BackgroundIn China, Atractylodes-containing Chinese medicines are widely used as adjuvant therapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in individuals diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Nevertheless, the findings concerning its effectiveness are still restricted. The aim from this research wa...

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Main Authors: Xiaotao Niu, Haoqing Gu, Jingzhan Li, Jiaqian Zuo, Wenqin Ren, Yujie Huang, Xinyan Shu, Chao Jiang, Peng Shu
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author Xiaotao Niu
Xiaotao Niu
Haoqing Gu
Haoqing Gu
Jingzhan Li
Jingzhan Li
Jiaqian Zuo
Jiaqian Zuo
Wenqin Ren
Wenqin Ren
Yujie Huang
Yujie Huang
Xinyan Shu
Xinyan Shu
Chao Jiang
Chao Jiang
Peng Shu
Peng Shu
author_facet Xiaotao Niu
Xiaotao Niu
Haoqing Gu
Haoqing Gu
Jingzhan Li
Jingzhan Li
Jiaqian Zuo
Jiaqian Zuo
Wenqin Ren
Wenqin Ren
Yujie Huang
Yujie Huang
Xinyan Shu
Xinyan Shu
Chao Jiang
Chao Jiang
Peng Shu
Peng Shu
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description BackgroundIn China, Atractylodes-containing Chinese medicines are widely used as adjuvant therapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in individuals diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Nevertheless, the findings concerning its effectiveness are still restricted. The aim from this research was to examine the efficiency and security Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine together with NAC in the management of AGC.MethodsLiterature was systematically searched across 8 electronic databases until September 20, 2023. Two researchers conducted a thorough review of the selected studies. The primary outcome measures included the objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), quality of life (QOL), adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and levels of peripheral blood lymphocytes. The relevant effect estimates are as follows as risk ratios (RR) or mean differences (MD) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Credibility of information was evaluated using the GRADE analyzer.ResultsThe results showed that solely on the basis of the accessible literature examined in NAC patients, individuals who received the therapeutic regimen containing Atractylodis Macrocephalae Chinese herbal preparations demonstrated a superior overall response rate (Relative Risk: 1.41, 95% confidence interval: 1.27-1.57, P < 0.001); DCR (RR: 1.20, 95% confidence interval: 1.13-1.27, P < 0.001), as compared to QOL (RR: 1.43, 95% confidence interval: 1.30-1.57, P < 0.001, MD: 8.47, 95% confidence interval: 7.16 - 9.77, P < 0.001); the proportions of CD3+ T-cells, CD4+ T-cells, CD8+ T-cells, CD4+CD8+ T-cells were increased; and the incidence of adverse reactions was decreased. Subgroup analyses showed that oral administration of all the traditional Chinese medicines containing Atractylodes macrocephala could improve tumor efficacy. Regardless of the duration of therapy of ≥8 weeks or <8 weeks, Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine increased the tumor response in AGC patients. Combination of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing TCM with neoadjuvant chemotherapy increased ORR and DCR; when used in conjunction with cisplatin, only ORR was increased.ConclusionThe combination of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing herbs with NAC in the treatment of AGC improves efficacy, improves prognosis, and reduces adverse effects. Nevertheless, additional high-quality randomized trials are required.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023461079.
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spelling doaj-art-3fcc16b50edf4cfcb26d7074c7b275272025-08-20T01:47:33ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2024-10-011410.3389/fonc.2024.14313811431381Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysisXiaotao Niu0Xiaotao Niu1Haoqing Gu2Haoqing Gu3Jingzhan Li4Jingzhan Li5Jiaqian Zuo6Jiaqian Zuo7Wenqin Ren8Wenqin Ren9Yujie Huang10Yujie Huang11Xinyan Shu12Xinyan Shu13Chao Jiang14Chao Jiang15Peng Shu16Peng Shu17Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaAffiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of No. 1 Clinical Medical, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaBackgroundIn China, Atractylodes-containing Chinese medicines are widely used as adjuvant therapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in individuals diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Nevertheless, the findings concerning its effectiveness are still restricted. The aim from this research was to examine the efficiency and security Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine together with NAC in the management of AGC.MethodsLiterature was systematically searched across 8 electronic databases until September 20, 2023. Two researchers conducted a thorough review of the selected studies. The primary outcome measures included the objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), quality of life (QOL), adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and levels of peripheral blood lymphocytes. The relevant effect estimates are as follows as risk ratios (RR) or mean differences (MD) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Credibility of information was evaluated using the GRADE analyzer.ResultsThe results showed that solely on the basis of the accessible literature examined in NAC patients, individuals who received the therapeutic regimen containing Atractylodis Macrocephalae Chinese herbal preparations demonstrated a superior overall response rate (Relative Risk: 1.41, 95% confidence interval: 1.27-1.57, P < 0.001); DCR (RR: 1.20, 95% confidence interval: 1.13-1.27, P < 0.001), as compared to QOL (RR: 1.43, 95% confidence interval: 1.30-1.57, P < 0.001, MD: 8.47, 95% confidence interval: 7.16 - 9.77, P < 0.001); the proportions of CD3+ T-cells, CD4+ T-cells, CD8+ T-cells, CD4+CD8+ T-cells were increased; and the incidence of adverse reactions was decreased. Subgroup analyses showed that oral administration of all the traditional Chinese medicines containing Atractylodes macrocephala could improve tumor efficacy. Regardless of the duration of therapy of ≥8 weeks or <8 weeks, Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine increased the tumor response in AGC patients. Combination of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing TCM with neoadjuvant chemotherapy increased ORR and DCR; when used in conjunction with cisplatin, only ORR was increased.ConclusionThe combination of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing herbs with NAC in the treatment of AGC improves efficacy, improves prognosis, and reduces adverse effects. Nevertheless, additional high-quality randomized trials are required.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023461079.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2024.1431381/fullAtractylodes macrocephalaneoadjuvant chemotherapyprogressive gastric cancertraditional Chinese medicinemeta-analysis
spellingShingle Xiaotao Niu
Xiaotao Niu
Haoqing Gu
Haoqing Gu
Jingzhan Li
Jingzhan Li
Jiaqian Zuo
Jiaqian Zuo
Wenqin Ren
Wenqin Ren
Yujie Huang
Yujie Huang
Xinyan Shu
Xinyan Shu
Chao Jiang
Chao Jiang
Peng Shu
Peng Shu
Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Frontiers in Oncology
Atractylodes macrocephala
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
progressive gastric cancer
traditional Chinese medicine
meta-analysis
title Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
title_full Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
title_short Efficacy and safety of Atractylodes macrocephala-containing traditional Chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
title_sort efficacy and safety of atractylodes macrocephala containing traditional chinese medicine combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer a systematic evaluation and meta analysis
topic Atractylodes macrocephala
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
progressive gastric cancer
traditional Chinese medicine
meta-analysis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2024.1431381/full
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