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NCT Number: NCT07280429

ICIAM Rehabilitation Program Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Immunotherapy has become a cornerstone in oncology; however, managing its associated adverse events poses a significant clinical challenge. Cardiotoxicity represents a major concern, among which myocarditis accounts for a considerable proportion. This condition is characterized by poor prognosis, highly heterogeneous outcomes, and a high prevalence of persistent cardiac dysfunction after the acute phase. The dual impact of myocardial injury and underlying malignancy severely compromises patients' quality of life. Currently, it remains unclear whether implementing rehabilitation strategies for this patient population can mitigate the aforementioned challenges. Therefore, we designed a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a structured rehabilitation program for convalescent patients with ICIAM.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Eligible patients who are suitable for rehabilitation therapy and meet the TCM syndrome differentiation criteria of "Yangqi Deficiency with Internal Retention of Phlegm and Stasis" will be screened and undergo baseline assessments. Subsequently, they will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio using block randomization to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group will receive a rehabilitation regimen consisting of Shengxian Quyu Decoction and specialized traditional Chinese exercise therapy, while the control group will receive conventional treatment only.The pharmacological rehabilitation intervention for the experimental group involves oral administration of Shengxian Quyu Decoction. The traditional exercise regimen is designed in accordance with the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) of exercise rehabilitation. Exercise modalities may include Baduanjin, with specific frequency, duration, and intensity tailored to individual patient conditions.The total rehabilitation period is 2 weeks. A follow-up assessment will be conducted at the end of the second week to document exercise adherence and evaluate physical examination findings, laboratory test results, TCM syndrome scores, quality of life, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE). Extended follow-up will continue through week 4 for MACE assessment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ①Aged 18 to 80 years, inclusive.②Malignancy confirmed by cytology or histopathology.③Diagnosis of ICIAM following ICI therapy.④Assessed by the Multidisciplinary Team for Immune-Related Adverse Events as clinically recovered and entering the rehabilitation.⑤Meet TCM syndrome differentiation criteria for "Yangqi Deficiency with Internal Retention of Phlegm and Stasis."⑥ KPS score > 60, with a life expectancy > 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

  • ①Diagnosis of fulminant myocarditis or cardiac function of NYHA IV.②Clear evidence suggesting cardiac injury not attributable to ICIs.③Concurrent acute cardiovascular events or malignant arrhythmias.④Coexisting severe immune-related adverse events affecting other organ systems.⑤Associated severe systemic diseases, such as severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, or severe infection.

Treatment and study plan

Rehabilitation protocol

Other

The intervention protocol comprised a pharmacological component (Shengxian Quyu therapy) and a traditional Chinese exercise rehabilitation component.The traditional Chinese exercise rehabilitation protocol is designed following the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) principles of exercise therapy. Exercise modalities may include Baduanjin, with specific frequency, duration, and intensity tailored to each participant's actual condition.

Primary outcomes

  1. MACE

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Cardiovascular Death, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiogenic Shock, High-Grade Atrioventricular Block

  2. NT-proBNP/BNP levels

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    change in natriuretic peptide levels from baseline to Week 2

  3. EQ-5D

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Change in EQ-5D quality of life score

Secondary outcomes

  1. MACE

    Time frame: 2 and 4 weeks

    Rates of individual MACE components

Other outcomes

  1. Exercise adherence

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Documenting patient exercise adherence

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Chengcheng L, Dr

CONTACT

[email protected]

010-84206809

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

China-Japan Friendship Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
  • Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
  • Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Registry information

Official study title

A Study on Rehabilitation Study for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors-Associated Myocarditis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Dec 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2025

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