Ancient herbs take on obesity and joint pain: a new clinical trial

NCT ID NCT06859697

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether personalized herbal medicine can help obese adults with spinal or joint pain lose weight and reduce pain. Forty participants will receive either herbal treatment plus lifestyle guidance or lifestyle guidance alone. The study measures changes in BMI and body fat percentage 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: herbal medicine (complex extract of medicinal herbs prescribed by a Korean medicine doctor)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a natural, drug-free option for managing obesity and related joint pain, potentially reducing the need for painkillers or surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Herbal medicines can vary in quality and may cause side effects or interact with other medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, 135-896, South Korea

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