Baduanjin rehabilitation for recovery in immune therapy–related myocarditis
Official title: Individualized Symptom-Limited Baduanjin Exercise for Functional Recovery in Patients Recovering From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Myocarditis: The B-RESTORE-ICIAM Study
Run by China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT07280429 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a structured rehabilitation program that includes traditional Chinese exercise and herbal medicine can help people recover after myocarditis linked to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | China-Japan Friendship Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | Immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07280429 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18-80 who have recovered from ICI-associated myocarditis and meet specific traditional Chinese medicine criteria are eligible to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with fulminant myocarditis, NYHA class IV heart failure, or non-ICI-related cardiac injury are unlikely to benefit from this rehabilitation approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study is a randomized controlled trial enrolling adults who have recovered from ICI-associated myocarditis and are entering rehabilitation. Participants are assigned to receive either a structured rehabilitation regimen with Shengxian Quyu Decoction and Baduanjin-based exercise or standard care. The intervention lasts two weeks, with follow-up at four weeks to assess adherence, clinical status, lab results, symptom relief, quality of life, and major adverse cardiovascular events. The trial uses baseline assessments and a 2:1 follow-up window to monitor safety and potential benefits in this specific, post-acute setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience improved cardiac function, better quality of life, and reduced risk of recurrent cardiac events after ICI-related myocarditis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in rehabilitation and integrative approaches for cardiotoxicity is limited; this trial explores a novel combination of herbal therapy with traditional exercise for ICI-related myocarditis.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 80 years, inclusive. * Malignancy confirmed by cytology or histopathology. * Diagnosis of ICIAM following ICI therapy. * Assessed by the Multidisciplinary Team for Immune-Related Adverse Events as clinically recovered and entering the rehabilitation. * Meet TCM syndrome differentiation criteria for "Yangqi Deficiency with Internal Retention of Phlegm and Stasis." * KPS score \> 60, with a life expectancy \> 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of fulminant myocarditis or cardiac function of NYHA IV. * Clear evidence suggesting cardiac injury not attributable to ICIs. * Concurrent acute cardiovascular events or malignant arrhythmias. * Coexisting severe immune-related adverse events affecting other organ systems. * Associated severe systemic diseases, such as severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, or severe infection.
Where it's running
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jingyi Ren, Professor — China-Japan Friendship Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chengcheng L, Dr
- Email: lcc77983@126.com
- Phone: 010-84206809
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.