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Ginseng study: a natural boost for tired adults?

NCT ID NCT07590713

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Taipei Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether taking Korean ginseng extract daily for eight weeks could reduce fatigue and improve exercise performance in healthy adults aged 20 to 50. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to receive either the ginseng extract or a placebo. The researchers measured changes in strength, oxygen use, and other health markers. The goal was to see if this supplement offers a simple way to ease tiredness and support physical fitness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 20 to 50 years. * Able and willing to participate in the study. * Able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to ginseng products. * History of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, arrhythmia, or other chronic diseases. * Current use of medications for chronic diseases. * Habitual use of ginseng or other traditional Chinese medicine-related supplements. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Menopausal women.

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Conditions

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abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Fatigue metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Metabolic syndrome Obesity & overweight

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Taipei

    Taipei, Taipei City, 111, Taiwan

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