Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2/3

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Compound Betamethasone in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

China126 participantsStarted 2026-07

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a study drug called Compound Betamethasone (also known as Diprospan) works to treat pulmonary sarcoidosis in people with early-stage disease (stage I or II). It will also learn about its safety compared to the standard treatment, prednisone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How much does the study drug improve lung function (measured by a test called FVC%) after 24 weeks of treatment? * How does it compare to prednisone in controlling symptoms, reducing chest lymph node swelling, and preventing relapse? Researchers will compare Compound Betamethasone injections (given once every 4 weeks) to prednisone pills (taken daily with a gradual dose reduction). Participants will: * Receive either the study drug injection or prednisone pills for 24 weeks * Visit the clinic for checkups and lung function tests at weeks 6, 12, and 24 * Have chest CT scans and blood tests to monitor their condition and any side effects * Be followed up for additional 24 weeks (up to week 48) to see if the disease comes back after treatment stops

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Diagnosed within the past 3 months with stage I-II (based on chest CT) treatment-naive pulmonary sarcoidosis, meeting the following: A. Histopathological diagnosis of sarcoidosis via tissue biopsy (bronchial mucosa, intrathoracic lymph nodes, lung, pleura, etc.) obtained during bronchoscopy; B. Chest HRCT showing mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy, with or without pulmonary infiltrates (nodules, patchy opacities, ground-glass opacities, etc.); C. CT stage confirmed independently by at least two experts in the field (among three experts reviewing the chest HRCT images). * Requiring systemic glucocorticoid therapy. * Able to complete scheduled follow-up visits. * Patient and family members understand the study protocol, are willing to participate in this study, and are able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient or family members are unable to understand the conditions and objectives of this study, or are unable to provide informed consent. * Subjects who cannot comply with the follow-up schedule as required by the protocol. * Presence of other serious diseases that, in the investigator's judgment, may affect patient safety or compliance. * Any significant clinical or laboratory abnormalities that, in the investigator's judgment, may affect safety evaluation. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or patients who cannot use effective contraception during the study period and within 3 months after the study en…

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

Change from baseline in percent predicted FVC after 24 weeks of treatment (%)

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07668895

SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07

Contact for this trial

Hui Huang

86+13391587917 pumchhh@126.com

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