Qibin Tongbian Decoction in the Treatment of Diabetic Constipation and Its Influence on the Intestinal Environment and the Incidence of Adverse Reactions: A Randomized Trial

Objective. This study aimed to study the clinical efficacy of Qibin Tongbian decoction in the treatment of diabetic constipation and its influence on the intestinal environment and the incidence of adverse reactions. Methods. In this prospective study, a total of 62 patients with diabetic constipation admitted to our hospital from June 2020 to March 2021 were recruited and assigned at a ratio of 1 : 1 to receive either traditional treatment (control group) or Qibin Tongbian decoction (experimental group). Outcome measures included clinical efficacy, intestinal environment, and incidence of adverse reactions. Results. Qibin Tongbian decoction was associated with significantly higher efficacy and a lower TCM symptom score versus conventional treatment (P