Ancient herbal ointment could help seniors regain muscle

NCT ID NCT07538674

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal ointment, Peiyuan Guben Tongluo, can help elderly people with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) increase muscle mass and strength. Sixty participants aged 60-80 will receive the ointment along with nutritional supplements and exercise training for 12 weeks. The study measures changes in muscle mass using DXA scans and grip strength.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Peiyuan Guben Tongluo Ointment (Ejiao concentrated) with nutritional supplements and exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new herbal-based treatment option to help elderly people with sarcopenia regain muscle mass and strength.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants. The herbal ointment may not prove more effective than standard nutrition and exercise, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200437, China

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