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New treatment option for Stable COPD Patients
Official title Study on the Mechanism of Yifei Moxibustion Improving Immune Function in COPD Based on Plasma Exosome miRNAs
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07131020
What this study is testing
What is Conventional Western medicine treatment?
Conventional Western medicine treatment is an investigational medicine, given as an inhaled treatment, being studied as a potential treatment for stable copd patients.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study adopted a randomized controlled design, enrolling 90 patients and 30 healthy volunteers. The patients were randomly divided into the Yifei Moxibustion group, the conventional Western medicine treatment group, and the TCM syndrome differentiation treatment group, and were treated for 3 months.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
- Patients who meet the TCM diagnostic criteria for lung qi deficiency, lung-spleen qi deficiency, and lung-kidney qi deficiency; ③ Aged 18 to 80 years...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant and lactating women;
- Patients with cognitive impairment, confusion, dementia, or various mental disorders;
- Patients with unstable angina pectoris or acute myocardial infarction;
- Patients with a history of syncope after exercise or bone and joint diseases that affect exercise; ⑤ Patients with pneumothorax, pleural effusion...
- Patients known to be allergic to the ingredients of the moxibustion powder.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zhengzhou, Henan, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.