Red ginseng capsules tested on 900 people for Anti-Aging benefits

NCT ID NCT05592093

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether Korean red ginseng capsules can reduce oxidative stress in 900 healthy middle-aged and older adults (40–75 years old). Participants took either the ginseng or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see changes in a blood marker called MDA, which is linked to cell damage and aging.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Korean red ginseng capsule
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help reduce oxidative stress and support healthy aging in middle-aged and older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a completed Phase 2/3 trial, but it only measured blood markers (like MDA) rather than actual health outcomes. The effect may be small or not translate to real-world benefits.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTIOXIDATIVE STRESS HEALTHY AGEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100026, China
Foshan Fuxing Changcheng Hospital

Foshan, Guangdong, 528031, China
Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of TCM

Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China

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