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Trial protocol of citrus fruit powder and eucalyptus oil gummies to assist in the improvement of the upper common cold in human subjects

Trial protocol of citrus fruit powder and eucalyptus oil gummies to assist in the improvement of the upper common cold in human subjects

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400085339
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-06-05
Start date
2024-02-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

common cold

Interventions

Test group :Citrus fruit powder eucalyptus oil softgels: 1 capsule once, 3 times a day, before meals
treatment course is 5 days
Control group:Fruit-flavored gummies: 1 capsule once a day, 3 times a day, before meals
the treatment course is 5 days.

Sponsors

Qingdao Central Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Signed informed consent prior to screening and fully understand the content, process and possible adverse effects of the trial and are able to complete the study in accordance with the requirements of the trial protocol; 2) Male and non-pregnant lactating female subjects aged 18-65 years (including borderline values); 3) Male subjects weighing no less than 50.0 kg and female subjects weighing no less than 45.0 kg with a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 19.0-26.0 [BMI = weight (kg)/height2(m2)] (including borderline values); 4) Meet clinical diagnostic criteria for the common cold; 5) have a time interval of =48 h from the onset of disease symptoms prior to screening (definition of the onset of disease symptoms: the time of the first increase in body temperature (axillary temperature =37.4°C) or the time of the onset of at least one systemic or respiratory symptom associated with the common cold). 6) If the subject is taking antipyretic and anti-inflammatory medication prior to enrollment, the informed consent must be signed at least 4h after taking the medication; 7) Subjects (including male subjects) are willing to be childless and voluntarily use contraception and do not plan to donate sperm or eggs from screening until 1 month after the last dose of study drug.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) History of chronic or serious illnesses such as neurological/psychiatric, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hematologic and lymphatic, hepatic and renal function, endocrine, or immune system disorders, or any other illnesses that may affect the results of the study; 2) Fever caused by reasons other than this disease (e.g. influenza, drug reaction, tumor, etc.) or fever of unknown origin; 3) patients with thick purulent nasal discharge and sputum, increased pain in the paranasal sinuses (usually unilateral) and pharynx, shortness of breath, hemoptysis, suspected pneumonia, heart failure, immunodeficiency, and inhalation toxicity 4) Patients with a positive rapid influenza antigen test on a pharyngeal swab or nasal swab; 5) those with a leukocyte count >10.0×109/L and/or neutrophil percentage >85% on routine blood test; 6) those who have a positive blood pregnancy test (for females); 7) those with a confirmed diagnosis of a bacterial or viral infection requiring systemic antimicrobial or antiviral therapy at Screening; and those with severe symptoms requiring antipyretic and analgesic medications as evaluated by the Investigator at Screening; 8) persons with a history of substance abuse within 6 months prior to screening or who have used drugs within 3 months prior to screening 9) those who have difficulty swallowing, a history of esophageal disease or a history of gastrointestinal surgery; 10) have taken or consumed certain fruit juices (grapefruit juice, grapefruit juice, etc.) or cocoa, chocolate, etc. that may affect metabolism within 48h prior to using the product; 11) Those who have a symptom score of less than 4; 12) patients who have participated in a clinical trial of another drug within 1 month or are participating in a clinical trial; 13) Those who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not suitable for participation in a clinical trial or are otherwise unable to complete this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of improvement in each clinical sign and symptom (nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, pharyngeal redness, hoarseness, headache, generalized body aches) ;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
blood routine examination;CRP;cytokines(IL-6,8,10, TNF-a);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhou xuefeng

Qingdao Central Hospital

Liufj1986@126.com+86 185 6185 8205

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026