Traditional Chinese medicine for organ failure in ICU
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Part of Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial is studying whether adding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to standard care can help patients in the surgical ICU recover from organ failure. It looks at how TCM might support your body's organs during critical illness.
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Who can take part
- You must be 20 years old or older.
- You must be a patient in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
- The doctor in charge of your care in the SICU must agree to you receiving traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
- Your family members must not refuse TCM treatment for you.
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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