Chinese Herbal Medicine for COVID-19
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of two traditional Chinese herbal formulas (Yinqiaosan and Maxingganshitang) to see if they can help people with mild to moderate COVID-19 recover faster. It's for adults who have had symptoms for no more than 3 days and have been diagnosed with a specific Chinese medicine pattern.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Your COVID-19 symptoms are mild or moderate and started within the last 3 days.
- You have been diagnosed by a Chinese medicine practitioner with a specific pattern (wind-heat or lung heat).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have certain health conditions like severe obesity, heart disease, or immune problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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