90
Participants
Start Date
July 31, 2002
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2003
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2003
CUF2
"0.619g of dried aqueous extract of equal weights of 5 herbs (Astragalus mongholius Bunge, Cordyceps sinensis Sacc., Radix Stemonae, Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae, Radix scutellariae).~The dosage for children above 12 years old was three capsules twice daily and for children under 12 years old two capsules twice daily.~Duration: 6 months"
Placebo
"Dark coloured corn starch~The dosage for children above 12 years old was three capsules twice daily and for children under 12 years old two capsules twice daily.~Duration: 6 months"
Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
Department of Paediatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
University Grants Committee, Hong Kong
OTHER_GOV
Tuen Mun Hospital
OTHER_GOV
Chinese University of Hong Kong
OTHER