Can an ancient herbal remedy soothe the aftermath of stone surgery?

NCT ID NCT07746219

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal decoction, Bushen Huoxue Simiao Formula, to standard care can ease urinary symptoms and improve quality of life for adults recovering from upper urinary tract stone surgery. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will receive either the herbal formula plus standard postoperative treatment or standard treatment alone. The study tracks urinary symptoms, lab results, and kidney function to see if the herbal approach offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Bushen Huoxue Simiao Formula, an oral Chinese herbal decoction
What this could lead to
If effective, this herbal formula could become a standard add-on therapy to reduce urinary symptoms and improve quality of life after stone surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, and the herbal formula's benefits beyond standard care are unproven. As with any herbal product, there is a risk of side effects or interactions.

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