ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the effectiveness of Tongjiang Granule (TJG) in treating non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) of Gan-Wei incoordination syndrome (GWIS).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Totally 128 NERD patients of GWIS were recruited from outpatients or inpatients at Department of Digestive Disease, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from February 2009 to November 2010. They were randomly assigned to two groups using the block group in the ratio of 1:1, 64 cases in each group. Patients in the experiment group were treated with TJG, 10 g each time, three times a day, while those in the control group were treated with Omeprazole Tablet, 20 mg each time, two times a day. The treatment course of both groups was 4 weeks. The symptoms questionnaires and SF-36 quality of life scale were observed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Finally 114 patients completed the trial. There was statistical difference in epigastric upset, pharyngeal foreign body sensation, abdominal swelling or abdominal pain, and integral of excrement between the two groups before treatment (P < 0.05). However, there was no statistical difference in the rest indices between the two groups (P > 0.05). Compared with before treatment in the same group, the scores of each symptom or the total symptoms were somewhat improved in the two groups (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). There was statistical difference in the rest scores (P > 0.05) except the score of mental health in the experiment group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). There was statistical difference in the rest scores (P > 0.05) except the score of physical function in the control group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). There was statistical difference in post-treatment acid reflux, irritability, depression, body pain, roles of emotions (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). The total effective rate was higher in the experimental group, showing no statistical difference when compared with that of the control group (P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>TJG had confirmative efficacy in treating NERD patients of GWIS. Meanwhile, it could improve their quality of life, with no obvious adverse reaction.</p>