Ancient herbal remedy tested to boost IVF success

NCT ID NCT04872660

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking Gushen Antai pills, a blend of 10 herbs, can increase the chance of an ongoing pregnancy (past 12 weeks) in women with normal ovarian reserve who are undergoing IVF. 800 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal pill or a placebo. The goal is to see if this supplement improves pregnancy rates after embryo transfer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Gushen Antai Pill (a blend of 10 herbs)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a natural supplement to boost pregnancy success in IVF.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 4 trial, but it's testing a traditional Chinese medicine with limited prior evidence. The placebo group helps, but results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

female infertility

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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Locations

  • The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China

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