Enrichment design

a kind of dynamic design

is a method that by finding the target population on whom the therapeutic measures are more effective

taking this sub-population as the subject

subsequent confirmatory clinical studies

such as randomized controlled trials

are carried out. This method could improve the effect of clinical research and provide guidance for late more accurate medication. In Chinese medicine clinical research

the thinking and methodology of enrichment design could be used for reference. The efficiency of Chinese medicine clinical research might be improved

and the therapeutic advantages and characteristics of Chinese medicine might be highlighted. Based on detailed introduction of related methods and types of enrichment design

combined with the characteristics of Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment

the authors explain the application direction and prospect of enrichment design in Chinese medicine clinical research to provide new idea and method.