Puerarin Versus Atorvastatin in Treating Metabolism Syndrome in Patients With Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis focused on measuring Puerarin tablet, rheumatoid arthritis, metabolism syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients with a definite diagnose with rheumatic disease
- patients with metabolic Syndrome
- without conflict to the written, informed consent signed prior to the enrollment
- no severe hepatic or renal disorders
- no known carotid artery stenosis
- no coagulation disorders
- no hypertension
Exclusion Criteria:
- being in pregnancy, lactation period or under a pregnancy plan
- being allergic to the test drug
- not compatible for the trial medication
- without full legal capacity
Sites / Locations
- 270 Rongdu street, Jin-niu district,Rheumatology Center of Integrated Medicine, General Hospital of Chengdu Military Area Command PLA,
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
puerarin tablet 50 mg
Atorvastatin tablet 20 mg
Patients were orally administrated with 50 mg puerarin tablet three times a day for 24 weeks. Furthermore, patients receive stable treatment with oral anti-rheumatic agents and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, prednisone, aspirin, bone metabolism regulators and gastric mucosal protective agents on as-needed basis.
Patients were orally administrated with 20 mg Atorvastatin tablet once a day for 24 weeks. Furthermore, patients receive stable treatment with oral anti-rheumatic agents and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, prednisone, aspirin, bone metabolism regulators and gastric mucosal protective agents on as-needed basis.