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Covid19Phase 1MACH19NCT04939415

RCT of Modified Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (mQFPD) for COVID-19

A Phase 1 study testing mQFPD and organic brown rice in people with Covid19, run by University of California, San Diego at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate a 21-herb formula named modified Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (mQFPD) to treat COVID-19-positive outpatients with mild-to-moderate symptoms assigned to self-quarantined and home management. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Covid19
What is being tested?
mQFPD and organic brown rice
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Jul 2021to 13 Mar 2022
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Positive COVID-19 diagnosis within the prior 72 hours or within 9 days of symptom onset
  • Age 18 years and older
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative urine or serum hCG.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening and agree to use contraception throughout the study period.
  • Capable of documenting vitals, symptoms, and study product intake daily and communicating this information to the study team
  • Willing to try to minimize alcohol, cannabis, and dairy products during the study period.

Who cannot join

  • Any of the following symptoms which, according to the CDC, require hospitalization:
  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face
  • Current use of investigational agents to prevent or treat COVID-19
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  • Known liver disease (ALT/AST >3x ULN or diagnosis of cirrhosis)
  • Known renal disease (eGFR < 60 ml/min) or acute nephritis.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP>140 or DBP>90 while on medications)
  • Allergy to tree nuts
  • Bleeding dyscrasia or on anticoagulation (aspirin and/or clopidogrel is allowed)
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Use of Tolbutamide
  • Use of systemic corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisolone, betamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, dexamethasone). Inhaled budesonide is to be allowed.
  • Use of digoxin
  • Use of Oxacillin
  • Use of Interferon
  • Use of Vincristine
  • Use of Cyclosporine
  • Use of Amiodarone
  • Patients with a past medical history of epilepsy
  • Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
  • Use of Methamphetamine within the prior 30 days
  • Use of Cocaine within the prior 30 days
  • Use of aminoglycosides, carbamazepine, flecainide, lithium, phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin, theophylline and warfarin

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • University of California, San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92093

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About this study

Official title: Multicenter Double Blind, Placebo Controlled RCT of Modified Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (mQFPD) for COVID-19

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate a 21-herb formula named modified Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (mQFPD) to treat COVID-19-positive outpatients with mild-to-moderate symptoms assigned to self-quarantined and home management. This the study aims to establish the safety and feasibility of the use of mQFPD vs placebo in 66 total subjects. Subsequent trials will evaluate other therapeutics as well as the efficacy of mQFPD in a larger study population.

Read the detailed description

Study participants will be assigned to one of two groups, either placebo or mQFPD. Participants will be screened and consented remotely. Both groups will receive blood draws at days 1 and 14, and will be sent study medication directly to their home from the investigational pharmacy. Baseline and end-of-study laboratory draws will be done at home via mobile phlebotomy. Adverse events and symptoms scores will be monitored by entry into a daily diary along with regular phone calls with the study coordinators.

At the end of the study, safety will be assessed by laboratory measures and adverse event reporting.

Conditions
Covid19
Being tested
mQFPD, organic brown rice
Medical subject headings
COVID-19

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • mQFPDDrug

    The dosage of mQFPD is 8 capsules three times a day for 14 consecutive days. It does not need to be consumed with food. It is best taken at least 30 minutes before OR at least 60 minutes after meals, in the morning, noon and evening. Accidentally missed doses will not need to be taken at a later time but will be recorded in a daily diary.

  • organic brown riceDrug

    The dosage of mQFPD is 8 capsules three times a day for 14 consecutive days. It does not need to be consumed with food. It is best taken at least 30 minutes before OR at least 60 minutes after meals, in the morning, noon and evening. Accidentally missed doses will not need to be taken at a later time but will be recorded in a daily diary.

Study groups in NCT04939415
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
modified Qing Fei Pei Du TangExperimentalencapsulated modified Qing Fei Pai Du Tang
Receives: Drug: mQFPD
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorOrganic brown rice
Receives: Drug: organic brown rice

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Total Protein Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  2. Albumin Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  3. Alkaline Phosphatase Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  4. AST Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  5. ALT Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  6. Bilirubin Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  7. Adj. EGFR Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  8. Prothrombin Time Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  9. APTT Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  10. ESR Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  11. CRP Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

  12. LDH Normal to Abnormal Transition

    The Normal to Abnormal percentage reflects the percentage of participants with normal values at Day 1 that became abnormal at Day 14 relative to all participants with normal values at baseline.

    Measured: 14 days

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Mid-turbinate SARS CoV-2 Viral Load

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by changes in the SARS CoV-2 viral loads among mid-turbinate nasal swabs taken on days 0, 7 and 14.

    Measured: 14 days

  2. Albumin

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the Albumin of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  3. Alkaline Phosphatase

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the Alkaline Phosphatase of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  4. AST

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the AST of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  5. ALT

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the ALT of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  6. Total Bilirubin

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the Total Bilirubin of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  7. Adj. EGFR

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the Adj. EGFR of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  8. Prothrombin Time

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the Prothrombin Time of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  9. APTT

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the APTT of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  10. INR

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the INR (international normalized ratio) of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients). The INR is a result of a blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot, also known as the prothrombin time (PT). The INR is calculated by comparing the PT to the mean normal prothrombin time (MNPT). Higher INR is thought to indicate liver dysfunction.

    Measured: 14 days

  11. ESR

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the ESR of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  12. CRP

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the CRP of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  13. LDH

    A secondary exploratory objective will be to evaluate COVID-19 severity among subjects in each of the two medication arms, compared with placebo, as ascertained by comparing the LDH of baseline laboratory data with end-of-treatment labs or on hospital admission labs (for hospitalized patients).

    Measured: 14 days

  14. Symptom Count

    Symptom severity was assessed via a daily questionnaire across Days 0-14, where participants rated their symptoms on a scale of 0 (none or absent) to 3 (severe). A composite measure was created for each day, based on the 12 symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19 (fever, fatigue, muscle aches, shortness of breath, shortness of breath upon exertion, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose, loss of taste, loss of smell, headache), and counting the total number of symptoms present.

    Measured: 14 days

  15. Symptom Severities

    Symptom severity was assessed via a daily questionnaire across Days 0-14, where participants rated their symptoms on a scale of 0 (none or absent) to 3 (severe). A composite measure was created for each day, based on the 12 symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19 (fever, fatigue, muscle aches, shortness of breath, shortness of breath upon exertion, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose, loss of taste, loss of smell, headache) by summing the total symptom severities for those symptoms. Higher symptom severities indicates a worse outcome. The minimum and maximum were: 0 to 30, respectively.

    Measured: 14 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jun 2021
  2. Study start1 Jul 2021
  3. Primary completion27 Jan 2022
  4. Study completion13 Mar 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04939415
Sponsor's protocol ID
200633-1b
Acronym
MACH19
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
21 Jun 2021
Last updated
5 Sep 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing mQFPD and organic brown rice in people with Covid19, run by University of California, San Diego at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 25 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Sep 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Total Protein Normal to Abnormal Transition (time frame: 14 days). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2025.

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