Could a bile acid and herbal mix treat Diabetes-Related vision loss?
NCT ID NCT07457632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether two dietary supplements—tauroursodeoxycholate (a bile acid) and a traditional Chinese medicine formula—can help people with diabetic macular edema, a vision-threatening complication of diabetes. The 69 participants will take the supplements or a placebo for several months. The goal is to see if this approach reduces eye inflammation and improves vision by targeting liver health, which may play a role in the disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDCA) and a traditional Chinese medicine formula (modified Qi Ju Di Huang Wan)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, multi-targeted treatment option for diabetic macular edema that addresses underlying inflammation rather than just local eye problems.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 69 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplements may not improve vision or could cause side effects.
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