Can an ancient herbal formula beat antibiotics for urinary infections?
NCT ID NCT07769060
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial is testing whether a traditional Chinese medicine called Lishitonglin Formula can improve non-severe urinary tract infections and lower urinary tract symptoms in men with urethral stricture before they undergo surgery. Participants will take either the herbal formula or a placebo for one week prior to their operation. The study will compare bacterial clearance rates, symptom scores, and post-surgical outcomes to see if the formula is a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lishitonglin Formula granules (a traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this herbal formula could offer an alternative to antibiotics for managing urinary tract infections in people with urethral stricture, potentially reducing the need for antibiotics before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the herbal formula may not prove more effective than placebo. As with any treatment, there is a risk of side effects or interactions with other medications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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