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Safety and Dose-Response of Bletilla Formosana in Prediabetic Subjects

14 juli 2026 bijgewerkt door: YUAN-CHIEH YEH, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

A Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial Evaluating the Safety and Dose-Response of Bletilla Formosana in Prediabetic Subjects

This study evaluates the safety and preliminary efficacy of Bletilla formosana (BF), a traditional herbal medicine, in adults with prediabetes. Prediabetes is a high-risk condition where blood sugar levels are elevated, often leading to type 2 diabetes. While lifestyle changes are the standard treatment, researchers are exploring herbal supplements as a complementary way to support metabolic health. Preclinical research has shown that BF possesses anti-inflammatory properties and may help regulate blood glucose. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either a high dose of BF, a low dose of BF, or a placebo (an inactive substance) for 12 weeks. The total study duration is approximately 24 weeks, involving four clinic visits for blood tests and safety monitoring to see how BF affects blood sugar markers and inflammation.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

This is a single-center, Phase I/II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-design trial. The primary goal is to translate robust preclinical findings-where BF extract was shown to inhibit neutrophil-driven inflammation and improve glycemic parameters in animal models-into clinical evidence.

A total of 94 prediabetic subjects (defined by FPG 100-125 mg/dL or HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%) will be enrolled.

Participants will be randomized in a 2:2:1 ratio into one of the following three arms:

High-dose group: 3g Bletilla formosana powder daily. Low-dose group: 1.5g Bletilla formosana powder plus 1.5g placebo daily. Placebo group: 3g inactive placebo powder daily.

The study consists of three distinct phases:

Screening Phase: Up to 2 weeks for eligibility confirmation. Treatment Phase: 12 weeks of oral administration. Follow-up Phase: 12 weeks post-treatment to evaluate sustained efficacy and safety outcomes.

Phase I objectives focus on safety and tolerability, with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) graded according to CTCAE v5.0.

Phase II objectives explore preliminary efficacy through changes in fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and HOMA-IR.

Secondary endpoints include assessment of inflammatory biomarkers (TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP) and lipid profiles.

Clinical assessments, including 12-lead ECG and comprehensive laboratory testing, are scheduled at Screening, Week 6, Week 12 (end of treatment), and Week 24 (end of study).

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

94

Fase

  • Fase 2
  • Fase 1

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Contact Back-up

Studie Locaties

  • Taiwan
      • Keelung, Taiwan, 204
        • Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
        • Contact:
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        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Yuan-Chieh Yeh, MD
      • Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333
        • Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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      • Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333
        • Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
        • Contact:
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        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Hsing-Yu Chen, MD

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen
  • Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adults aged 30-70 years.
  2. Prediabetes defined by any of the following:
  3. Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) of 100-125 mg/dL, or
  4. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 5.7%-6.4%.
  5. Willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Established type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, or recent use of oral antidiabetic agents or insulin (within 3 months).
  2. Abnormal liver function, defined as Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) exceeding 2-fold the upper reference limit (≥2 × ULN) at screening.
  3. Abnormal renal function, defined as serum creatinine (Cr) >1.5 mg/dL or Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m².
  4. Gastrointestinal disorders that may affect drug absorption, such as gastrostomy, enterostomy, severe chronic diarrhea, or malabsorption syndrome.
  5. Severe comorbidities within the past 6 months, including major stroke, myocardial infarction, major trauma, or major surgery.
  6. Recent use of medications (within 1 month) that may significantly alter blood glucose or lipids, such as systemic corticosteroids or non-stable doses of lipid-lowering agents.
  7. Malignant tumor under active treatment, or immunodeficiency/autoimmune disorders requiring immunosuppressive therapy.
  8. Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment that may affect protocol compliance.
  9. Active use of other investigational drugs within 3 months prior to screening.
  10. Pregnancy or lactation.

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Verdrievoudigen

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: High-dose Bletilla formosana (BF)
Participants receive 3g of Bletilla formosana powder daily for 12 weeks. To maintain blinding, the total dose is divided into two 1.5g sachets (one in the morning and one in the evening).
Geneesmiddel: Bletilla formosana (BF) powder
A traditional Chinese medicinal herb (Taiwanese ground orchid). The raw material is derived from the approved botanical species and medicinal part listed in the Taiwan Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Experimenteel: Low-dose Bletilla formosana (BF)
Participants receive 1.5g of Bletilla formosana powder and 1.5g of placebo powder daily for 12 weeks. To maintain blinding, this is administered as one active sachet and one matching placebo sachet (one in the morning and one in the evening).
Geneesmiddel: Bletilla formosana (BF) powder
A traditional Chinese medicinal herb (Taiwanese ground orchid). The raw material is derived from the approved botanical species and medicinal part listed in the Taiwan Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Ander: Placebo
An inactive powder matching the appearance and dosage form of the BF powder, consisting of starch and caramel coloring.
Placebo-vergelijker: Placebo
Participants receive 3g of inactive placebo powder daily for 12 weeks. To maintain blinding, this is administered as two matching placebo sachets (one in the morning and one in the evening).
Ander: Placebo
An inactive powder matching the appearance and dosage form of the BF powder, consisting of starch and caramel coloring.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Number of Participants with at Least One Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (AE)
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to Week 24.
Incidence of all adverse events (AEs) graded by CTCAE v5.0.
From baseline to Week 24.
Number of Participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Tijdsspanne: From baseline to Week 24
Number of participants experiencing life-threatening or fatal events according to ICH-GCP definitions.
From baseline to Week 24
Change from Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change in fasting blood sugar levels to assess the preliminary glycemic efficacy of Bletilla formosana.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of average blood glucose control over time.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Calculated using fasting insulin and glucose levels to assess changes in insulin sensitivity.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change from Baseline in Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) (pg/mL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
To evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of Bletilla formosana.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Interleukin-6 (IL-6) (pg/mL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
To evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of Bletilla formosana.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in C-reactive protein (CRP) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
To evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of Bletilla formosana.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of lipid profiles using standard laboratory methods
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of lipid profiles using standard laboratory methods.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of lipid profiles using standard laboratory methods.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Triglycerides (TG) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of lipid profiles using standard laboratory methods.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.

Andere uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change from Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (U/L)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (U/L)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Serum Creatinine (mg/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (10^3/μL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hb) (g/dL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Change from Baseline in Platelet Count (10^3/μL)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.
Assessment of clinical laboratory safety tests to monitor hepatic, renal, and hematologic function.
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24.

Medewerkers en onderzoekers

Hier vindt u mensen en organisaties die betrokken zijn bij dit onderzoek.

Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Medewerkers

National Science and Technology Council

Onderzoekers

  • Hoofdonderzoeker: Yuan-Chieh Yeh, MD, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

1 juli 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 juli 2027

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 augustus 2027

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

23 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

14 juli 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

15 juli 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

15 juli 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

14 juli 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 juli 2026

Meer informatie

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Trefwoorden

Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden

Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • 202500720A3C6002
  • NSTC 114-2321-B-255-001 (Ander subsidie-/financieringsnummer: National Science and Technology Council)

Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)

Bent u van plan om gegevens van individuele deelnemers (IPD) te delen?

NEE

Beschrijving IPD-plan

The study team does not have a plan to share individual participant data at this time to maintain participant confidentiality as stated in the informed consent.

Informatie over medicijnen en apparaten, studiedocumenten

Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd geneesmiddel

Nee

Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd apparaatproduct

Nee

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