Ancient herbal remedy tested for Flu-Triggered lung attacks in seniors
NCT ID NCT07393685
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a traditional Chinese herbal drink (Xuanfei Jiangzhuo Decoction) can help older adults (60+) recover faster from a COPD flare-up caused by the flu. About 300 participants will either take the herbal drink plus standard flu medicine or standard flu medicine alone for 5 days. Researchers will track symptoms like cough and breathlessness over 28 days to see if the herbal treatment speeds recovery and reduces complications.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients aged 60 years or older presenting with influenza-induced Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Department of Infectious Diseases at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Influenza-induced AECOPD according to the Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD 2025) and the Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of AECOPD in China (Updated 2023), confirmed by spirometry and viral testing (antigen or PCR), and excluding pneumonia and heart failure via chest CT and NT-proBNP. * Aged 60 years or older. * Voluntarily participate and provide written informed consent.. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the study medications. * Presence of severe bacterial co-infection at enrollment requiring systemic antibiotic therapy. * Severe dysfunction of major organs that may interfere with efficacy or safety assessment (e.g., severe cardiac insufficiency, hepatic impairment, or renal failure). * Participation in other interventional clinical trials within the past 3 months. * Inability to be contacted for follow-up (e.g., lack of permanent address or valid contact information). * Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the patient unsuitable for study participation (e.g., severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders).
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Locations
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052, China
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