Ancient herbal formula may tame oxidative stress in metabolic syndrome
NCT ID NCT07702669
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a modified traditional Chinese herbal formula, Huanglian Wendan Decoction, to standard lifestyle and drug therapy can reduce oxidative stress in people with metabolic syndrome. About 180 adults will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus the herbal decoction for three months. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers of oxidative stress, along with weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar control.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a modified traditional Chinese herbal formula called Huanglian Wendan Decoction
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an add-on herbal treatment that reduces oxidative stress and improves metabolic health in people with metabolic syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 180 participants, and the herbal formula is tested alongside standard drugs, so any added benefit may be modest or not generalizable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China
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