Jiedu Xiaozhen Granules for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Mediated Skin Toxicity: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are widely used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer due to their precision, efficiency, and ease of use. However, skin rashes induced by EGFR-TKIs are the most common and earliest form of skin toxicity, often affecting the quality of life and treatment compliance of patients and leading to early discontinuation of therapy. These skin reactions may even impact cancer outcomes. In clinical practice, traditional Chinese medicine detoxification granules have shown effectiveness in relieving skin discomforts such as itching, pain, and burning caused by EGFR-TKI therapy. A prior single-arm trial investigating the treatment of targeted drug-induced rashes demonstrated a sustained improvement in r

SUBMITTER: Hao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12826649 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature