Ancient herbal remedy takes on deadly lung condition in major trial
NCT ID NCT07528196
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xuanbai Shengmai Decoction, can improve survival in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition often seen in the ICU. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal decoction plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if the treatment reduces deaths within 28 days.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 308 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Met the diagnostic criteria for ARDS according to the 2023 updated global definition. 2. Within 48 hours of meeting the diagnostic criteria. 3. Aged ≥ 18 years and ≤ 85 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Did not meet the diagnostic criteria. 2. Pregnant or lactating women. 3. Patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction (including gastrointestinal bleeding, severe intra-abdominal hypertension, severe intestinal obstruction, etc.), resulting in the inability to administer medication via nasogastric/nasoenteric tube or orally within 48 hours after enrollment. 4. SOFA score \> 13. 5. Hypersensitivity to the study drugs. 6. Withdrawal of treatment.
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