Ancient herbal mix may soothe cough and fatigue in elderly lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06674252

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine formula called modified Bufei Decoction can reduce cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath in elderly patients who have had lung cancer surgery. About 174 participants will receive either the herbal granules or a placebo twice daily for 28 days. Researchers will measure symptom changes using a standard symptom scale.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Jiawei Bufei Tang granules (a traditional Chinese herbal formula)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural option to reduce common post-surgery symptoms like cough and fatigue in older lung cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early phase 2 trial with only 174 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The herbal mixture is complex and its active ingredients are not fully understood.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUNG CANCERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing cancer hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China
Beijing cancer hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China

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