Herbal capsule may boost brain repair after stroke
NCT ID NCT07690020
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether adding Getong Tongluo Capsule, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, to standard stroke care improves recovery in people who recently had an ischemic stroke. Researchers will also explore if the capsule works by affecting gut bacteria and brain communication. The study involves 216 adults aged 18–80, treated for up to 6 months after their stroke.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Getong Tongluo Capsule (a proprietary Chinese herbal medicine)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a safe, add-on herbal treatment to improve functional recovery and sleep after ischemic stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation. The herbal capsule is tested alongside standard drugs, so any added benefit may be modest or absent.
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