Clinical trial Recruiting at 24 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Evaluating Antiwei Granules for treating the common cold

Official title: To Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Antiwei Granules in the Treatment of Common Cold (Wind-cold Syndrome) in a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase Ⅲ Clinical Trial

Run by Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd · NCT06697886 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if Antiwei granules can help adults with the common cold feel better compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment480 (estimated)
SponsorTasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd
Industry-sponsored
Locations24 sites (Beijing and 23 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 16, 2023
Main results expectedJune 25, 2025
Study endsJuly 1, 2025
Registry record updatedNovember 20, 2024
Trial IDNCT06697886 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed with a common cold within 48 hours of symptom onset.

Probably not a fit

Patients with complications from other respiratory infections or chronic nasal diseases may not benefit from this treatment.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Antiwei granules in treating the common cold, specifically focusing on patients diagnosed with wind-cold syndrome. Participants will receive either the Antiwei granules or a placebo to determine the treatment's effectiveness. The study will include male and female patients aged 18 to 65 years who have experienced symptoms for no more than 48 hours. The research will follow strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the safety and relevance of the findings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients suffering from the common cold.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is based on traditional Chinese medicine, similar studies have shown promise in treating respiratory conditions, though this specific treatment is less commonly tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. It met the diagnostic criteria of common cold in western medicine;
2. In accordance with the TCM syndrome differentiation standard of wind-cold syndrome;
3. Male and female patients aged 18 to 65 years;
4. The disease duration at enrollment was ≤48 h;
5. At enrollment, 37.3 ° C ≤axillary temperature \< 38.5 ° C;
6. Informed consent was obtained voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Complicated with influenza, pneumonia, suppurative tonsillitis, acute tracheobronchitis, acute pharyngeal conjunctivitis, acute viral or herpetic pharyngitis, acute viral or herpetic laryngitis;
2. Patients who had been infected with 2019-ncov in the past and still had symptoms such as cough and fatigue for nearly 3 months after the antigen turned negative;
3. Primary ciliary dyskinesia syndrome, other acute onset nasal diseases (such as allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, etc.), previous nasal surgery or radiotherapy of the nasopharynx with nasal mucosal dysfunction;
4. Patients with chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, etc.), asthma, and tuberculosis;
5. White blood cell count \>12.0×10\^9/L or \<3.0×10\^9/L , And/or neutrophil percentage \>80%;
6. Aspartate aminotransferase and/or alanine aminotransferase ≥ 1.5 × ULN, or serum creatinine ≥ ULN, judged by the investigator to be clinically significant;
7. Combined with other serious primary diseases of the heart, brain, lung, liver, kidney or blood system, such as unstable control/serious complications of diabetes, viral hepatitis, hemophilia, or mental disorders;
8. Patients who had been treated with Chinese and western drugs for the relief of common cold and its symptoms after the onset of the current illness, including but not limited to antibiotics, antiviral, antihistamine, steroids, decongestants, antipyretic and analgesic, antitussive and expectorant drugs etc;
9. Those who were allergic to the known composition of the investigational drug or to emergency medication, or emergency drug contraindication population;
10. The participants (and their partners) had planned pregnancy or were unwilling to take appropriate contraceptive measures from enrollment to 1 month after the end of the trial, or were pregnant or lactating;
11. Suspected or true history of alcohol or drug abuse;
12. Participants who had participated in another clinical trial within 1 month before enrollment;
13. Persons deemed unsuitable for clinical trial by the investigator (e.g., athletes or persons not eligible for enrollment for other reasons).

Where it's running

  • Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting
  • changsha Hospital Affiliated to Hunan University
    Changsha, China
    Recruiting
  • Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of TCM
    Chengdu, China
    Recruiting
  • Heilongiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
    Haerbin, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
    Haerbin, China
    Recruiting
  • Huizhou Third People's Hospital
    Huizhou, China
    Recruiting
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  • Kaifeng Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Kaifeng, China
    Recruiting
  • Luoyang Third People's Hospital
    Luoyang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University
    Luzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Uniwersity of TCM
    Nanchang, China
    Recruiting
  • Panjin Liaoyou Baoshihua Hospital
    Panjin, China
    Recruiting
  • Quzhou People's Hospital
    Quzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Sanmenxia Central Hospital
    Sanmenxia, China
    Recruiting
  • Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • Shangqiu First People's Hospital
    Shangqiu, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medcine
    Shenyang, China
    Recruiting
  • Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Shijiazhuang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Tianjin, China
    Recruiting
  • Tonghua Central Hospital
    Tongzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
    Xi'an, China
    Recruiting
  • Xidian Group Hospital
    Xi'an, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xingtai Higher Medical College
    Xingtai, China
    Recruiting
  • Yangquan Coal Industry(Group) General Hospital
    Yangquan, China
    Recruiting
  • Henan Provincial People's Hospital
    Zhengzhou, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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