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A Proposal for Research Process of Botanical Drug based Clinical Traditional Korean Medicine

  • The Journal Of Korean Medical Classics
  • Abbr : JKMC
  • 2010, 23(4), pp.63~102
  • Publisher : 대한한의학원전학회
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

Eom Seok-ki 1 Sehyun Kim 2 김경석 3 박상재 4 EO WAN KYU 5 최원철 2

1광혜원 한방병원
2경희대학교
3경희대학교 동서신의학병원 M·μ 통합암센터 한방내과.
4(주)에이지
5경희대학교 동서신의학병원 통합암센터 혈액종양내과

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ABSTRACT

Purpose : To propose various types of clinical research which is feasible for botanical new drug (IND) development processes, and suggest essential steps to development of study protocol for IND. Methods : Literature-based discussions and one research group’s experience is given regarding domestic act, regulation, and system. Results : In order to get an approval of IND for botanical drug in Korea there are several types of clinical research to conduct. In quality control steps for standardized medicinal herbs, case reports or case series can be conducted, and for good manufacturing practice(GMP) steps, we can conduct case reports, case series, and retrospective cohort studies. In addition, as long as we gathered good laboratory practice(GLP) data we can conduct up to quasi-experimental studies and clinical trials including investigator initiated trials. In order to conduct these studies development of study protocol is essential. First, we obtain historical evidence including target disease and indication, efficacy, safety, and endpoints by reviewing medical classics. Second, we obtain clinically and statistically important data by conducting non-clinical studies, observation studies, and quasi-experimental studies. Third, we generate research hypotheses and purposes and explore methodologies, endpoints, clinical practice guidelines, cost-effectiveness, and commercial potential. Finally, we develop study protocol with aid of biostatistician or expert in contract research organization. Discussions and conclusions : This study have obvious limitations in that most thoughts, suggestions, and proposes are from one research group’s experience. Therefore, we hope to see various types of research in this topic and process from other research group as well.

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