Chinese herbs for kidney health in diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a Chinese herbal formula can help protect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes who already have stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease. It may offer a natural option to slow down kidney damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have type 2 diabetes and your kidneys are working at 15–59% of normal (stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease).
- You are willing to take the herbal formula and come for follow-up visits.
- You have not had a sudden kidney injury or kidney surgery in the last 3 months.
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a known allergy to any of the herbs in the formula (like astragalus, salvia, or Chinese yam).
Quick eligibility check
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