Can an ancient herbal remedy boost IVF pregnancy rates?

NCT ID NCT07347340

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This clinical trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Bushen Tongzhi, can improve pregnancy rates in women with diminished ovarian reserve who are undergoing IVF. About 348 women aged 22-39 will take either the herbal granules or a placebo three times daily for up to 6 months before and during their IVF cycle. The study aims to see if the herbal pretreatment leads to more clinical pregnancies compared to placebo.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bushen Tongzhi Formula (a traditional Chinese herbal granule)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, low-cost pretreatment to improve IVF success for women with diminished ovarian reserve.
What could go wrong: This is a phase 3 trial, but herbal remedies often show mixed results in rigorous testing. The benefit may be small or no better than placebo, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder ovarian dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIMINISHED OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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