RCT for Yinqiaosan-Maxingganshitang in the Treatment of COVID-19 (NCT05787327) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
RCT for Yinqiaosan-Maxingganshitang in the Treatment of COVID-19
Hong Kong96 participantsStarted 2023-05-25
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. This study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Yinqiaosan-Maxingganshitang in the treatment of the major symptoms of mild and moderate COVID-19 patients by telemedicine.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 18 to 65 years;
* Tested positive for COVID-19 by RATs, Deep Throat Saliva (DTS) or Throat/Nasal swab RT-PCR tests;
* Patient diagnosed with mild to moderate COVID-19 based on the "Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Treatment Guidelines" published by National Institutes of Health;
* Duration of symptoms ≤ 72 hours (Start from the presence of the major symptoms of COVID-19: Fever: oral temperature \>37.2°C, or cough score ≥2, or fatigue score ≥2);
* Diagnosed with pattern of wind and heat invading the surface and/or pattern of intense exuberance of lung heat by a registered Chinese medicine practitioner (CMP) (Diagnostic criteria are the corresponding criteria in the "Diagnosis standards for common syndromes in traditional Chinese medicine)" published by "Diagnostic Subcommittee of China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008, with ≥20 as the threshold for determination);
* Explicit declaration of willingness to participate in the study at the time of videoconference screening after reading the electronic informed consent form (written consent form have to signed after inclusion).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed of Asymptomatic or Presymptomatic Infection, Severe Illness or Critical Illness of COVID-19 based on the "Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Treatment Guidelines" published by National Institutes of Health
* Known allergy to the Chinese medicines or other ingredients of the investigational medicinal products (IMP) used i…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.