A Randomized Controlled Trial: Fuzheng Yangxin Formula for ERAS After CABG (FZYXF-RCT-CABG)

August 19, 2026 updated by: Peking University Third Hospital

Randomized Controlled Trial of Fuzheng Yangxin Formula in Enhanced Recovery After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Fuzheng Yangxin Formula (FZYXF) in the treatment of qi-yin deficiency syndrome after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), formulate an integrated Chinese and Western medicine rehabilitation protocol, develop special proprietary Chinese medicines for postoperative patients, establish a postoperative rehabilitation database, and promote the standardized application and achievement transformation of integrated Chinese and Western medicine therapy in cardiac surgery.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This study adopts a randomized controlled trial design. A total of 230 patients presenting with qi-yin deficiency syndrome after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) will be enrolled and randomly assigned to the Fuzheng Yangxin Formula (FZYXF) experimental group (115 patients) and the control group (115 patients). The primary outcome is the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) score at 7 days after medication. Secondary outcomes include perioperative safety and follow-up health assessments to comprehensively evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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230

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Peking University 3rd Hospital cardiac surgery

Study Locations

  • China
      • Beijing, China
        • Peking University 3rd hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

-Patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and present with postoperative qi-yin deficiency syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with hypersensitivity to any components of Fuzheng Yangxin Formula granules.
  • Patients with fever or common cold after surgery.
  • Patients with severe postoperative liver and kidney dysfunction.
  • Patients who receive concurrent valve surgery or other intracardiac operations
  • Patients with end-stage malignant tumors
  • Patients with uncontrolled infection or bleeding
  • Patients with progressive degenerative systemic diseases, such as severe trauma, multiple organ failure and other severe impairment of vital organ function including severely damaged liver function
  • Patients with severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock who cannot tolerate treatment.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: FZYX group
Intervention: Fuzheng Yangxin Formula granules combined with routine postoperative management. The formula consists of Radix Ginseng 20 g, processed Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata 10 g (pre-decocted), Radix Astragali 30 g, Radix Ophiopogonis 20 g, Radix Angelicae Sinensis 15 g, Radix Rehmanniae 15 g, Radix Rhodiolae 30 g, Radix Notoginseng powder 6 g (mixed with warm water for oral use). Participants take the granules orally for 7 consecutive days after CABG.
Drug: FZYX
Intervention: Fuzheng Yangxin Formula granules combined with routine postoperative management. The formula consists of Radix Ginseng 20 g, processed Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata 10 g (pre-decocted), Radix Astragali 30 g, Radix Ophiopogonis 20 g, Radix Angelicae Sinensis 15 g, Radix Rehmanniae 15 g, Radix Rhodiolae 30 g, Radix Notoginseng powder 6 g (mixed with warm water for oral use). Participants take the granules orally for 7 consecutive days after CABG.
No Intervention: N-FZYX group
Participants receive routine standard postoperative treatment after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). No additional experimental herbal interventions will be provided.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Score of physical activity limitation dimension in the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) at 7 days after medication
Time Frame: 7 days after operation
Measured using the Seattle Angina Questionnaire
7 days after operation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Length of Stay
Time Frame: Perioperative
The postoperative length of hospital stay
Perioperative
Follow-up Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events (MACCE)
Time Frame: up to 12 months
The incidence of MACCE, which includes all-cause mortality, repeat bypass surgery or stenting, acute myocardial infarction, and stroke.
up to 12 months
Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) Scores
Time Frame: up to 12 months
Evaluation of the patient's health and angina status, including the total score and scores across 5 dimensions: physical limitation, angina stability, angina frequency, treatment satisfaction, and disease perception.
up to 12 months
Incidence of poor wound healing.
Time Frame: up to 30 days
Assessed by routine postoperative clinical physical examination. A positive event is defined as the presence of any of the following: local wound dehiscence (splitting open), abnormal wound exudate (purulent or serous drainage), or the need for secondary surgical suturing/re-suturing. Number and percentage of participants with poor wound healing (number of events / total participants in group × 100%).
up to 30 days
Perioperative MACCE
Time Frame: Perioperative
Composite endpoint before discharge, including death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and revascularization
Perioperative
Graft patency
Time Frame: perioperative
graft patency rate (assessed by angiography)，Using the Fitz-Gibbon grading system, grade A and grade B are considered patent.
perioperative
atrial fibrillation incidence
Time Frame: perioperative
Monitor patients for atrial fibrillation during hospitalization; if it occurs, it is considered positive.
perioperative
Renal failure
Time Frame: Perioperative
Patients who develop new-onset renal failure after surgery and require dialysis
Perioperative
reintubation
Time Frame: Perioperative
Reintubation and mechanical ventilation are required during the postoperative hospital stay
Perioperative
length of ICU stay.
Time Frame: perioperative
length of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay.
perioperative

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Peking University Third Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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August 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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November 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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August 4, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 19, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 19, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • FZYX RCT of CABG ERAS

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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