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Effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Renal Function in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled pilot trial designed to evaluate the effects and safety of a traditional Chinese medicine formula (DKD-1) as an add-on therapy to standard treatment in patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care combined with DKD-1 for 12 weeks. Kidney function, glycemic control, proteinuria, quality of life, and traditional Chinese medicine tongue features will be assessed before and after the intervention. The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on whether DKD-1 can improve renal function, glycemic control, and quality of life in this patient population.
Official title: Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine as an Adjunctive Therapy on Renal Function in Patients With Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2026-06-11
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Chinese herbal formula DKD-1
DKD-1 is a traditional Chinese herbal formula administered orally at a total daily dose of 14.5 g for 12 weeks. The formula consists of Astragalus membranaceus (3.0 g), Salvia miltiorrhiza (2.5 g), Chinese yam (2.5 g), Poria cocos (2.0 g), Moutan cortex (1.5 g), Schisandra chinensis (1.0 g), and Smilax glabra (2.0 g). It is used as an adjunct to standard care in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
Locations (1)
China Medical University Beigang Hospital
Yunlin, Taiwan, Taiwan