Andrographis paniculata decreases fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a 12-month double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study

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dc.contributor.authorBertoglio, J. C.
dc.contributor.authorBaumgartner, M.
dc.contributor.authorPalma Vásquez, Ramón Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorCiampi, Ethel
dc.contributor.authorCárcamo, Claudia
dc.contributor.authorCáceres, D. D.
dc.contributor.authorAcosta-Jamett, G.
dc.contributor.authorHancke, J. L.
dc.contributor.authorBurgos, R. A.
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-17T14:35:03Z
dc.date.available2019-10-17T14:35:03Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.updated2019-10-14T18:37:17Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata), a medicinal plant, has shown anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antifibrotic effects in animal models as well as clinical efficacy in different studies, including an anti-fatigue effect in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. In multiple sclerosis (MS), fatigue is rated as one of the most common and disabling symptoms. In the present trial, we investigated the effect of A. paniculata on relapse rate and fatigue in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients receiving interferon beta. Methods A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial assessed the effects of 170 mg of A. paniculata dried extract tablet b.i.d. p.o. on relapse rate and fatigue using the Fatigue Severity Scores (FSS) over 12 months in RRMS patients receiving interferon. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score, inflammatory parameters and radiological findings were also investigated. Twenty-five patients were enrolled, and twenty-two patients were ultimately analysed and randomised to the active or placebo group. Results Patients treated with A. paniculata showed a significant reduction in their FSS score as compared to the placebo, equivalent to a 44 % reduction at 12 months. No statistically significant differences were observed for relapse rate, EDSS or inflammatory parameters, with a trend in reducing new lesions among the A. paniculata group. One patient in the A. paniculata group presented with a mild and transient skin rash, which was alleviated with anti-histamine treatment for three weeks. Conclusion A. paniculata was well tolerated in patients and no changes in clinical parameters were observed. A. paniculata significantly reduces fatigue in patients with RRMS receiving interferon beta in comparison to placebo and only interferon beta treatment. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02280876 ; Trial registration date: 20.10.2014.
dc.fuente.origenBiomed Central
dc.identifier.citationBMC Neurology. 2016 May 23;16(1):77
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12883-016-0595-2
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/26714
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-016-0595-2
dc.issue.numeroNo. 77
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final8
dc.pagina.inicio1
dc.revistaBMC Neurologyes_ES
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.rights.holderBertoglio et al.
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.subject.otherArtritis reumatoide - Terapiaes_ES
dc.subject.otherEsclerosis múltiple - Terapiaes_ES
dc.subject.otherAndrographis paniculataes_ES
dc.subject.otherPlantas medicinaleses_ES
dc.titleAndrographis paniculata decreases fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a 12-month double-blind placebo-controlled pilot studyes_ES
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumenVol. 16
sipa.codpersvinculados132794
sipa.codpersvinculados562
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