Herbal granules may offer new hope for aging kidneys
NCT ID NCT07741292
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine, Niaoduqing granules, can slow the decline of kidney function in adults over 60 with chronic kidney disease. Participants will take the granules three times daily for a year while continuing their usual care. Researchers will track kidney function, nutrition, frailty, and other health outcomes to see if the treatment offers benefits. The study also looks at gut bacteria and blood markers to understand how the granules might work.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Niaoduqing Granules
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this treatment could slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in older adults, potentially delaying the need for dialysis and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a real-world study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The benefits are uncertain, and the treatment may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 20040, China
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