Could a herbal tablet protect kidneys in diabetes?
NCT ID NCT01068041
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a plant-based tablet called PH3 in 100 adults with diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes). The goal was to see if PH3 can safely reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney stress, over 24 weeks. Researchers also looked at the best dose to use in future studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PH3 (a plant-based tablet)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, PH3 could offer a new option to slow kidney damage in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 100 participants. It may not show clear benefit, and the optimal dose is still unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, 407, Taiwan
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, 114, Taiwan
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