Cohort study on Dampness Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine
A Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study of Dampness Syndrome in China
This study is looking at how Dampness Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine might be linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and dementia in people aged 35 to 75 over five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 79 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05315895 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to establish a large-scale, longitudinal cohort of individuals aged 35 to 75 to investigate the relationship between Dampness Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and various chronic diseases. Participants will be followed for five years with annual visits that include interviews, physical examinations, and biological sample collections. The study will analyze demographic data, lifestyle factors, and health conditions to explore the causality between TCM dampness syndrome and diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and dementia. The findings may lead to new treatment approaches for these chronic conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are residents aged 35 to 75 who are willing to participate and provide biological samples.
Not a fit: Patients with mental illness or those unwilling to participate in follow-up visits may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into new treatment strategies for chronic diseases linked to TCM dampness syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on chronic diseases and TCM approaches exist, this specific cohort study focusing on Dampness Syndrome is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Residents aged 30 to 79, whose residence is consistent with their registered permanent residence location; 2. Residents who voluntarily participate in the project, agree to the collection of their biological information, and sign the informed consent form; 3. Residents who have no mental illness and other related diseases, and display a normal ability of expression and understanding; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Residents who reject collaboration; 2. Residents who allow no follow-up visits.
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- Guangdong Province Hospital of Tradtional Chinese Medicine — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jianwen Guo, MD
- Email: 1308251832@qq.com
- Phone: +86-13724899379
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.