Xiaojin Pill/Neixiao Luoli Pill for the Treatment of Thyroid Nodules

NCT ID: NCT07340177

Last Updated: 2026-01-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

108 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-03-31

Study Completion Date

2027-06-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Xiaojin Pill or Neixiao Luoli Pill can safely treat thyroid nodules in adults aged 18 to 65 years with benign or low-risk thyroid nodules. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does treatment with Xiaojin Pill or Neixiao Luoli Pill lower the size of thyroid nodules compared with lifestyle intervention alone?
* Do Xiaojin Pill or Neixiao Luoli Pill improve thyroid nodule-related symptoms and ultrasound findings while remaining safe to use?

Researchers will compare lifestyle intervention plus Xiaojin Pill, lifestyle intervention plus Neixiao Luoli Pill, and lifestyle intervention alone to see if adding Xiaojin Pill or Neixiao Luoli Pill works better than lifestyle intervention by itself.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to one of the three study groups;
* Receive lifestyle intervention guidance throughout the study;
* Take Xiaojin Pill, Neixiao Luoli Pill, or no study medicine for 12 weeks, depending on their group;
* Attend follow-up visits that include thyroid ultrasound exams, blood tests to check thyroid function and safety, and symptom assessments.

Detailed Description

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This study is designed to evaluate the clinical value of adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard lifestyle intervention for the management of benign or low-risk thyroid nodules.

The trial adopts a randomized, parallel-group design conducted across multiple clinical centers. After screening and baseline assessments, eligible participants are allocated to one of three management strategies: lifestyle intervention alone or lifestyle intervention combined with one of two commonly used traditional Chinese patent medicines. The study is conducted in an open-label manner, reflecting real-world clinical practice.

All participants receive standardized lifestyle guidance throughout the study period. Participants assigned to the intervention groups additionally receive oral herbal medication for a fixed treatment duration. Clinical assessments are performed at predefined time points to monitor structural changes of thyroid nodules, functional status of the thyroid gland, symptom evolution, and treatment safety.

Thyroid ultrasound examinations are performed using standardized measurement procedures to ensure consistency across centers. Safety is continuously monitored through clinical evaluation and routine laboratory testing during the treatment and follow-up periods.

The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the role of traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunct to lifestyle management in patients with thyroid nodules under active surveillance.

Conditions

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Thyroid Nodules

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Lifestyle Intervention + Xiaojin Pill

Participants receive lifestyle intervention combined with oral Xiaojin Pill for the management of thyroid nodules.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Xiaojin Pill

Intervention Type DRUG

Xiaojin Pill is a traditional Chinese patent medicine administered orally at a dose of 3 g twice daily for 12 weeks.

Lifestyle Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Lifestyle intervention includes stress management, emotional regulation, healthy diet, balanced iodine intake, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, adequate rest, and reduction of radiation exposure.

Lifestyle Intervention + Neixiao Luoli Pill

Participants receive lifestyle intervention combined with oral Neixiao Luoli Pill for the management of thyroid nodules.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Neixiao Luoli Pill

Intervention Type DRUG

Neixiao Luoli Pill is a traditional Chinese patent medicine administered orally at a dose of 9 g twice daily for 12 weeks.

Lifestyle Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Lifestyle intervention includes stress management, emotional regulation, healthy diet, balanced iodine intake, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, adequate rest, and reduction of radiation exposure.

Lifestyle Intervention Alone

Participants receive lifestyle intervention alone without study medication.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Lifestyle Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Lifestyle intervention includes stress management, emotional regulation, healthy diet, balanced iodine intake, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, adequate rest, and reduction of radiation exposure.

Interventions

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Xiaojin Pill

Xiaojin Pill is a traditional Chinese patent medicine administered orally at a dose of 3 g twice daily for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Neixiao Luoli Pill

Neixiao Luoli Pill is a traditional Chinese patent medicine administered orally at a dose of 9 g twice daily for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Lifestyle Intervention

Lifestyle intervention includes stress management, emotional regulation, healthy diet, balanced iodine intake, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, adequate rest, and reduction of radiation exposure.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Xiaojin Wan Neixiao Luoli Wan

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
* Diagnosed with single or multiple thyroid nodules confirmed by high-resolution ultrasound, with at least one measurable nodule.
* Thyroid nodules meeting one of the following criteria:
* ACR TI-RADS category 3 with a maximum nodule diameter ≥ 1.0 cm; or
* ACR TI-RADS category 4 or 5 nodules evaluated by fine-needle aspiration and assessed as low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma, suitable for active surveillance, with patient consent.
* Normal thyroid function at baseline, defined as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (FT4) within the reference range.
* Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation consistent with liver qi stagnation, blood stasis, or phlegm-dampness syndrome.
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Thyroid nodules confirmed as malignant or follicular neoplasms requiring surgical intervention, or assessed by the investigator as unsuitable for active surveillance.
* Presence of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, defined as abnormal TSH, FT3, or FT4 levels.
* History of severe cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, hematologic, psychiatric, autoimmune diseases, or other malignancies.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning pregnancy during the study period.
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Xiaojin Pill, Neixiao Luoli Pill, placebo components, or any ingredients of the study medications.
* Receipt of thyroid-related surgery, radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation, radioactive iodine therapy, or other treatments that may affect thyroid nodules within 3 months prior to enrollment.
* Current use of medications known to affect thyroid function or thyroid nodules, such as amiodarone or lithium.
* Poor treatment compliance or inability to complete follow-up as judged by the investigator.
* Participation in another clinical trial during the study period.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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zhengchuanming

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Chuanming Zheng

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

Yuqun Zeng

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

zhejiang provincial People's Hospitial

Locations

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Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Yuqun Zeng

Role: CONTACT

+86-15058153877

Other Identifiers

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KY2025175

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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