Research
Adherence
Current herbal anti-obesity clinical trials frequently fail to adhere to international pharmaceutical guidelines, particularly regarding study duration, lifestyle modifications, and safety monitoring.
When evaluating herbal weight loss studies, be aware that many do not follow the same rigorous standards as pharmaceutical trials. Look for studies that include lifestyle modifications, adequate duration, and safety monitoring, as these are often missing.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
In conclusion, almost 50% of the studies adhered to international pharmaceutical clinical trial guidelines, addressing dietary, lifestyle, physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors. Nonetheless, more herbal anti-obesity studies need to consider the assessment of weight maintenance.
Why this rating
Based on a scoping review of 99 RCTs, providing robust evidence on trial design trends.
Source
Methodological insights into intervention and outcomes in randomised controlled trials of herbal medicine for obesity: a scoping review
Janice Sue Wen Chan et al. · Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease · 2025
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