Nasal Irrigation With Chinese Herbal Medicine as an Adjunctive Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis

Last updated: October 25, 2023
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2

Condition

Common Cold

Allergy

Nasal Obstruction

Treatment

Szechwan Lovage Rhizome, Biod Magnolia Bud, Taiwan Angelica Root, Wild Mint Herb, Baikal Skullcap Root, and Borneol

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Clinical Study ID

NCT05901532
CF19289A
  • Ages > 20
  • All Genders

Study Summary

In allergic rhinitis patients with severe symptoms, control of severe allergic reactions is limited with saline nasal irrigation. Therefore, there have been several attempts to use saline nasal irrigation in combination with other treatments to treat allergic rhinitis. This study tries to explore the effect of nasal irrigation with Chinese herbal medicines on allergic rhinitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Allergic rhinitis patients diagnosed based on the history and allergen test

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those younger than 20 years old, Immunocompromised patients Pregnant women orbreastfeeding women Those with a history of allergy to traditional Chinese medicineThose with liver and kidney insufficiency Those who cannot cooperate with nasalirrigation

Study Design

Total Participants: 38
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Szechwan Lovage Rhizome, Biod Magnolia Bud, Taiwan Angelica Root, Wild Mint Herb, Baikal Skullcap Root, and Borneol
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
November 01, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2023

Study Description

In this study, patients with allergic rhinitis over 20 years old were collected from the clinics of Otolaryngology and Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups. They used the devices of NeiMed sinus rinse to irrigate the nose with 240 cc of Chinese herbal medicine solution or placebo each morning and evening for 2 months. Subjects in both groups filled questionnaires, and received acoustic rhinometry, rhinomanometry, and eustachian tube function tests before and after nasal irrigation. This study tries to explore the effect of nasal irrigation with Chinese herbal medicines on allergic rhinitis.

Connect with a study center

  • Rong-San Jiang

    Taichung, 40705
    Taiwan

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