Herbal ointment shows promise for chronic pain relief in large study

NCT ID NCT07200362

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a Chinese herbal ointment called Compound Nanxing Zhitong Ointment can help people with long-term muscle and joint pain. Over 3000 adults with chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, back, or limbs took part. Researchers tracked their pain levels and how well the ointment worked over up to 3 months.

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Locations

  • The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China

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