Ginseng vs. fatigue: major trial tests natural remedy for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06395441

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase III trial tests whether American ginseng can reduce fatigue in 160 cancer patients. Fatigue is a common and tough side effect of cancer and its treatment. Participants will take either ginseng or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in fatigue levels over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

American ginseng (dietary supplement)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a natural option to ease cancer-related fatigue, improving quality of life for many patients.

What could go wrong

This is a large Phase III trial, but fatigue is subjective and the placebo effect is strong. Ginseng may not outperform placebo, and results may not apply to all cancer types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • Essentia Health Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Duluth, Minnesota, 55805, United States

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  • Essentia Health Deer River Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Deer River, Minnesota, 56636, United States

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  • Essentia Health Fosston

    RECRUITING

    Fosston, Minnesota, 56542, United States

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  • Essentia Health Hibbing Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Hibbing, Minnesota, 55746, United States

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  • Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Brainerd, Minnesota, 56401, United States

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  • Essentia Health Sandstone

    RECRUITING

    Sandstone, Minnesota, 55072, United States

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  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Detroit Lakes Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, 56501, United States

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  • Essentia Health Virginia Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States

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  • MMCORC CentraCare Monticello Cancer Center

    COMPLETED

    Monticello, Minnesota, 55362, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea

    RECRUITING

    Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato

    RECRUITING

    Mankato, Minnesota, 56001, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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  • Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Bemidji, Minnesota, 56601, United States

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  • Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 56701, United States

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  • Sanford Worthington Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Worthington, Minnesota, 56187, United States

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