Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorChina-Japan Friendship Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsImmunotherapy
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2026
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2028
Study endsJuly 31, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT07280429 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.