Can an ancient herbal formula tame gout?
NCT ID NCT05499312
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an herbal formula called HKIIM-KU can lower uric acid levels and reduce gout attacks. Adults with gout will take either the herbal granules or a placebo twice daily for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this traditional remedy offers a safer alternative to standard gout medications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an experimental Chinese herbal formula called HKIIM-KU
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this herbal formula could offer a new, well-tolerated option for managing gout and preventing flare-ups.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 2 trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Herbal formulas can vary in potency and may still cause side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong
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