Herbal ointment shows promise for chronic pain relief
NCT ID NCT07200362
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a Chinese herbal ointment called Compound Nanxing Pain Relief Ointment in over 3000 people with chronic muscle and joint pain. The ointment is used alone or with standard medicine to reduce pain and improve movement. The study observed patients for up to 3 months to see how well the ointment works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Compound Nanxing Pain Relief Ointment (herbal ointment)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a natural option for managing chronic muscle and joint pain, especially for those who prefer traditional Chinese medicine.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The ointment is specific to 'cold syndrome' in Chinese medicine, limiting its general use.
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Locations
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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China