Real-World Study on Chinese Medicine for Treating Chikungunya Fever (NCT07120724) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Real-World Study on Chinese Medicine for Treating Chikungunya Fever
China600 participantsStarted 2025-07-26
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese Medicine-used alone or combined with Western medicine-in treating chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease causing fever, rash, and severe joint pain. With recent outbreaks in China (including over 3,000 cases in Foshan, Guangdong) and no specific antiviral treatment available, Chinese medicine may offer a valuable therapeutic option based on its symptom-relief and syndrome-specific approach.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Meets the suspected or confirmed diagnostic criteria for chikungunya fever;
. Symptom onset ≤3 days before enrollment;
. Actual prescribed treatment aligns with the study's group assignment (TCM, Western medicine, or combined therapy)
. Signed informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
. Severe chikungunya fever;
. Participation in another drug clinical trial within the past 3 months;
. Any other condition deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for enrollment.
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Rash Severity Assessed by Modified Eczema Area and Severity Index (mEASI)
Timeframe: From the enrollment to the end of the observation on the 28th day
2
Proportion of Participants Achieving Clinically Significant Improvement in Joint Symptoms Assessed by Disease Activity Score 44 (DAS44)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the observation on the 28th day.
3
Time to Complete Fever Resolution
Timeframe: From the enrollment to the end of the observation on the 28th day.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07120724
SponsorGuangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine