Herbal blend shows promise for chronic fatigue in new trial

NCT ID NCT06245642

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed Phase 4 trial tested two herbal granules, Compound Ciwujia and Guipi, in 235 adults with chronic fatigue syndrome. Participants took the granules for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see if fatigue scores improved. The study also looked at quality of life and traditional Chinese medicine symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Compound Ciwujia Granules (herbal granules) and Guipi Granules (herbal granules)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new herbal option to ease fatigue and improve quality of life for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

What could go wrong

This is a completed Phase 4 trial, but results are not yet published. The study uses traditional Chinese medicine concepts, which may not be accepted by all doctors. The improvement measured is based on a symptom scale, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China