Ancient herb meets keto: new trial targets fatty liver
NCT ID NCT07639866
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Chazhu Xiaoli Formula (CXD), combined with a very low-carb (ketogenic) diet, can reduce liver fat in people with MASLD (fatty liver disease). 135 adults aged 18-50 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a low-carb diet, a ketogenic diet, or the ketogenic diet plus the herbal formula. The treatment lasts 8 weeks, followed by 8 weeks of follow-up, with liver fat measured by ultrasound.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chazhu Xiaoli Formula (traditional Chinese medicine compound) plus restrictive ketogenic diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new dietary and herbal approach to reduce liver fat and improve metabolic health in people with MASLD.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 135 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The restrictive diet is hard to follow long-term, and the herbal formula's safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.
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