Study of Jianzhong Qushi for chronic radiation proctitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a traditional Chinese medicine formula, Jianzhong Qushi, can help people with long-term rectal inflammation caused by pelvic radiation. It focuses on those with mild to moderate symptoms and certain signs of spleen weakness.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have had a confirmed cancer and finished pelvic radiation at least 3 months ago.
- You have ongoing rectal bleeding, discomfort, or frequent bowel movements due to radiation (grade 1-2 severity).
- You have spleen deficiency symptoms like bloating, poor appetite, feeling of incomplete bowel movement, or fatigue.
- Your blood counts and liver/kidney function are within safe limits.
- You are not pregnant, nursing, or in another trial for the same condition.
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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