Review Article

Danshen Formulae for Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Controlled Trials

Table 1

Basic characteristics of the included studies.

Included trialPublication languageStudy design and investi-
gational sites
Type of cancer No.of participants (male/female;age years)InterventionOutcome indexIntergroup difference
ExperimentalControlExperimentalControl

Chen 2012 [8]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaPrimary Liver Cancer38/11;44.741/8;47.1Danshen formulaeVinorelbine +Cisplatin(NP)+Placebo (Huangqi, Huangjing, Jiaogulan, Lingzhi, Cangzhu, Nvzhenzi, Huanglian et al.)1.RR; 2.Survival rate;3.Improvement of symptoms1,2.P>0.05; 3<0.05
Gong 2018 [9]EnglishRCT,Single cencer;ChinaNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)80/51;40-7866/42;41-80Vinorelbine +Cisplatin(NP)+Danshen formulaePlatinum-based therapy +Placebo (Jiegeng, Xingren, Yuxingcao, Ziwan, Kuandong, Zhebeimu, Banxia, Hexiancao, Shengdiyu, Huangqin, Dongguazi, Chenpi, Zhuru et al.)1.Survival Rates;2.MST1,2.P<0.05
Guo 2017 [10]EnglishRCT, Multi-cente;ChinaNSCLC20/9;38-7728/4;38-77Platinum-based therapy +Danshen formulaeRadiotherapy1.RR;2.Nausea; 3.Vomit;4.QOL; 5.Mildgastric/abdominal heaviness1,2,3,5.P<0.05;4.P>0.05
Lan 2003 [11]EnglishRCT,Single cencer;ChinaLung cancer16/10;70-7713/8;70-79Radiotherapy+Danshen formulaeDAPRR(1.Short-term effect;2. Long-term effect)1.P>0.052.P<0.01
Li 2017 [12]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;China Leukemia10/15;(35.42±15.1313/12;37.97±13.45 DAP+Jiedu Huayu FangRadiotherapy+placebo (Xuanshen,Yiyiren, Chenqianzi, Yinchen, Difuzi, Chuanwu, Ganjiang, Rougui, Wuzhuyu, Xiangfuzi, Chenpi, Shanzha, Laifuzi, Sanqi, Ruxiang, Yujin et al.)1.RR(CR+PR);2.Leukopenia; 3.Platelet(PLT)decreased; 4.Hemoglobin(HGB)decreased1,3,4.P<0.05;2.P>0.05
Mok 2007 [13]EnglishRCT,Single cencer;ChinaBreast or colon cancer5/50;32-756/50;39-72Radiotherapy+Danshen formulaePaclitaxel Injection+Cisplatin Injection1.HGB decreas
-ed;2.Leukopenia;3.Neutropenia; 4.Thrombocytopenia;5.Nausea; 6.QOL
1-4,P>0.05;5,6.P<0.05
Shen 2017 [14]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaNSCLC22/21;57.2 ±7.323/20;56.8±7.5Paclitaxel Injection+Cisplatin Injection+Zilongjin tablet3-DCRT1.RR;2.Leucopenia;3.Erythropenia; 4.Thrombocytopenia;5.Nausea;6.DCR1,2,3,5,6.P<0.05;4.P>0.05
Wang 2010 [15]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaPrimary liver cancer28/13;32-6825/14;33-673-DCRT+Aixiao Aixiao RuanganjianUFTM/FMV1.RR;2.Leucopenia;3.Platelet descend; 4.Hemoglobin reduction.5.T-cells; 6.Survival rate;7.Nausea1-7.P<0.05
Wen 1996 [16]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaGastric cancer8/3;47-735/3;50-69UFTM/FMV+Jianpi Kangai mixturesDA/HA/IA1.RR1.P<0.05
Xu 2004 [17]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaAcute myleoid leukemia19/11;11-6520/10;12-64DA/HA/IA+Danshen formulaeRadiotherapy+Placebo (TizisheN, huangbai, Baizhu, Gouqi, Huang jing, Tiandong, Maidong, Xuan shen, Nvzhenzi, Hanliancao, Pugonging, Banzhilian, Baihuasheshecao, Xiaoji et al.)1.RR;2.Aminotransferase1,2.P<0.05
Yan 1995 [18]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaAcute leukemia16/19;14-6018/17;17-60Radiotherapy+Danshen formulaeGeneral symptomatic treatment+Fufang Banmao Capsule1.RR;2.Survival rate1.P<0.05;2.P<0.01
Zeng 2015 [19]ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaLiver cancer20/4;52.96±7.1419/5;53.95±10.25General symptomatic treatment+Fuzhengkangai decoctionDDP+VP-161.RR;2.ALT;3.AST;4.GGT;5.AFP;6.CR+PR; 7. CR+PR+NC; 8.Survival rates; 9.Nausea;10.Vomiting1,4,7.P<0.05; 2,3.P<; 5,6,8,9,10.P>0.05
Zhang 2013
[20]
ChineseRCT,Single cencer;ChinaNSCLCTotal:48/30;55±2.1DDP+VP-16d123+Xidan TangVinorelbine +Cisplatin(NP)+Placebo (Huangqi, Huangjing, Jiaogulan, Lingzhi, Cangzhu, Nvzhenzi, Huanglian et al.)1.Survival rate;2.Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite1.P<0.05; 2.P>0.05