Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Organ Failure in Critically Ill Patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the impact of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions on critically ill patients experiencing organ failure in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study involves a multi-center, non-randomized design with three groups: an intervention group receiving TCM treatments, a control group of patients admitted during the study period, and a historical control group from previous admissions. The intervention will last for two weeks and will include herbal medicine, acupuncture, and low-level laser therapy based on TCM principles. Key outcomes will be assessed using the sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, ICU and hospital length of stay, and medication usage.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 20 and above
* Surgical ICU patients
* The use of Chinese medicine must be approved by the attending physician in the surgical intensive care unit

Exclusion criteria:

* Patients' family members refuse TCM intervention

Where it's running

• China Medical University Hospital
  Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yu-Chen Lee, M.D.,PhD
• Email: 005167@tool.caaumed.org.tw
• Phone: 886-975-682023

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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.