Can a chinese herb help you sleep better? large trial underway
NCT ID NCT07306494
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Compound Ciwujia Granules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. 1,200 adults aged 40-75 will take either the herb, a standard sleep drug (estazolam), or both for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure sleep quality, mood, and safety over 12 weeks.
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 remedy) and estazolam (sleep medication)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new herbal option for treating chronic insomnia with fewer side effects than standard sleep drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 4 trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The herbal remedy may not be more effective than placebo or existing drugs, and long-term safety is still being studied.
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