The Efficacy of Babaodan Capsules in Preventing Radiation Pneumonia

Summary

Radiation pneumonitis (RP) is a common complication of radiotherapy for thoracic tumors, and the incidence rate of grade 2 or above RP is 20% -40%; The use of antibiotics after secondary bacterial infection due to radiation pneumonia or the use of systemic glucocorticoids for radiation pneumonia itself have significant adverse effects on the survival of NSCLC patients. At present, FDA has not approved drugs to prevent the occurrence of radiation pneumonia. traditional Chinese patent Babaodan (BBD) capsule has the effect of controlling macrophages to produce proinflammatory cytokines, such as significantly inhibiting the release of IL-6. Through prospective research, this study evaluates the incidence of symptomatic pneumonia (G ≥ 2) in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer with BBD combined with concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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Start

2024-12-05

Primary completion

2025-09-01

Completion

2025-12-01

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