Chinese Herbal Therapy (Qiqi Shengmai Formula) for Moyamoya Vasculopathy: The CHIMES Trial (NCT07286110) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1
Chinese Herbal Therapy (Qiqi Shengmai Formula) for Moyamoya Vasculopathy: The CHIMES Trial
China66 participantsStarted 2025-12-30
Plain-language summary
Patients diagnosed with moyamoya vasculopathy by imaging and classified as having the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome of liver-yang hyperactivity will be enrolled. On the basis of standardized Western medical management, participants will receive the standardized TCM herbal formula "Qiqi Shengmai Formula" (comprising Astragali Radix, Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, Schisandrae Fructus, Bupleuri Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, and Notoginseng Radix). Structured follow-up will be conducted. By comparing endpoint indicators across different treatment regimens, the study aims to evaluate the efficacy of integrated TCM-Western medicine therapy for moyamoya vasculopathy and to generate evidence-based support for an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic model.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Imaging findings meeting the Western medical diagnostic criteria for moyamoya vasculopathy
. Age between 18 and 80 years
. The patient and family members are fully informed and voluntarily consent to participation, with the informed consent process conducted in accordance with GCP requirements
. Willingness to receive Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment
. Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation consistent with liver-yang hyperactivity
Exclusion criteria
. Acute cerebrovascular events within the preceding 6 weeks
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
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CT Perfusion
Timeframe: Baseline, at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after enrollment