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Effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Renal Function in Diabetic Kidney Disease

NCT07657351 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 66

Last updated 2026-06-18

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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.

Conditions

  • Diabetic Kidney Disease

Interventions

OTHER

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • China Medical University Beigang Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • China Medical University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ing-Shiow Lai, MD, PhD · China Medical University Beigang Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-11
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

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