New drug combo aims to shrink fibroids in pregnant women

NCT ID NCT04762316

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a drug called SB-UF, which combines hormones and a plant extract, to see if it can shrink uterine fibroids in pregnant women. 66 women took the drug or a placebo throughout their pregnancy. The goal was to reduce fibroid size and help them disappear, which could make pregnancy safer and healthier.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SB-UF (pregnenolone, pyridoxal phosphate, dydrogesterone, and Impatiens balsamina extract)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a way to shrink uterine fibroids during pregnancy, potentially reducing complications and improving pregnancy outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 66 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the combination of hormones and plant extracts may have side effects or limited effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

uterine corpus leiomyoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saigon Biopharma Company Limited

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam