Iran ranks third worldwide in clinical trials for traditional medicine
Iran is now ranked third in the world for the registration of clinical trials in traditional and complementary medicine, according to a health official.
Arman Zargaran, the international consultant at the Iranian Traditional and Complementary Medicine Office of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education stated, “This achievement indicates that Iran is on the path to becoming a global leader in traditional and complementary medicine research.”
Zargaran emphasized that Iran is currently among the top three countries globally in terms of clinical trial registrations in this field, ILNA reported.
He credited this success to the dedication and efforts of Iranian researchers who, despite facing various challenges, have made significant strides in producing reliable scientific evidence.
“Approximately 3% of all registered clinical trials in the country pertain to traditional and complementary medicine,” he noted, highlighting that only 0.3% of the ministry’s academic staff are specialists in these areas.
This statistic underscores the potential of Iranian researchers to advance evidence-based medicine.
Plus, Zargaran pointed out that these accomplishments not only enhance Iran’s standing in the global arena of traditional medicine research but also serve as a model for other countries interested in developing evidence-based practices in this domain. However, he stressed the need for increased support from scientific and research institutions to sustain this progress and effectively utilize the potential available in this field.
Zargaran remarked, “These achievements demonstrate that Iran is on the path to becoming one of the world leaders in traditional and complementary medicine research,” adding that this trajectory could play a crucial role in improving community health and advancing evidence-based medical practices.