Sancai Fengsui Decoction for RTOM: A Multicenter RCT (NCT07692997) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Sancai Fengsui Decoction for RTOM: A Multicenter RCT
126 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
How to promote the prognosis and outcome of RTOM, restore oral function, and improve quality of life are key issues for improving the long-term outcomes of head and neck malignant tumor radiotherapy, and are also integral parts of the patient-centered Traditional Chinese Medicine "prevention-treatment-rehabilitation" system for RTOM. This project aims to thoroughly evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal compounds in the rehabilitation phase of RTOM, targeting the long-term rehabilitation outcomes of RTOM, and to conduct a phase II clinical trial. In this project, Sancai Fengsui Decoction will be used as an oral medication to improve the rehabilitation status of RTOM, and will be compared with a placebo group. The efficacy of the oral medication will be evaluated by comparing outcome measures including the 2-week pain relief rate in the oral cavity/oropharynx, the RTOG grade remission rate for RTOM, and the relief rate of xerostomia. As an important extension of TCM prevention and treatment for RTOM, this project can provide a high-level evidence-based TCM protocol for the long-term rehabilitation of RTOM.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meets the diagnostic criteria for RTOM, with severity classified according to the RTOG grading system;
* Voluntarily participates in this study and signs the informed consent form;
* Age between 18 and 65 years;
* Histopathologically diagnosed with non-metastatic head and neck malignancy;
* Has received radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy;
* ECOG performance status score: 0-2;
* Adequate major organ function.
* Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with severe heart, lung, liver, kidney, digestive system, hematopoietic system, or nervous system diseases; acute infectious diseases; autoimmune diseases; HIV; diabetes mellitus with poor blood glucose control; or any other serious condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may increase the risk of the study, interfere with study execution or result analysis, or make the subject unsuitable for enrollment for other reasons;
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
* Allergic constitution;
* Patients with severe psychiatric disorders, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
* Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months;
* Subjects deemed unsuitable for participation in this clinical study by the investigator.
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.
What they're measuring
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Pain relief rate in the oral cavity/oropharynx
Timeframe: Proportion of patients with significant improvement in pain level from baseline at 2 weeks after enrollment, assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07692997
SponsorNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University