Herbal extract may ease the toll of lung cancer immunotherapy
NCT ID NCT04348149
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a daily herbal supplement made from Lindera obtusiloba can improve quality of life for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor immunotherapy. About 20 adults will take the supplement for 8 weeks alongside their usual treatment. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, lung cancer symptoms, and immune cell levels to see if the supplement offers any benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lindera obtusiloba extract (a herbal dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this herbal supplement could offer a natural way to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms for lung cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not be conclusive. The supplement's safety and effectiveness are not yet established, and it may not provide significant benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korean Medicine Hospital, Pusan National University
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
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