Ancient herbs meet modern viruses in fight against superbug pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07338123

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests whether combining a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Yiqi Huoxue Jiedu) with bacteriophages (viruses that kill bacteria) can clear drug-resistant bacteria from the lungs of 240 adults with severe pneumonia. The goal is to improve recovery and lower death rates. Participants must have confirmed drug-resistant infection and meet specific diagnostic criteria.

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