Ginseng shows promise for cancer fatigue in new study

NCT ID NCT01375114

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether ginseng can help control fatigue and related symptoms like depression and anxiety in people with advanced cancers. 165 adults with solid tumors who had daily fatigue for at least two weeks took either ginseng or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers measured changes in fatigue using a standard questionnaire to see if ginseng provided more relief than the placebo.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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