Can an ancient herbal mix tame psoriasis flares?

NCT ID NCT05815797

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula called SDD can safely reduce the severity of plaque psoriasis, a common inflammatory skin condition. Adults with mild-to-moderate psoriasis will receive either SDD or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in skin plaques and overall disease severity using standard scoring tools.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a Chinese herbal formula called Shuiniujiao Dihuang Decoction with Variation (SDD)
What this could lead to: If effective, SDD could offer a lower-cost, lower-side-effect option for managing mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 58 participants. The herbal formula contains 23 ingredients, making it hard to pinpoint which components work, and results may not apply to more severe psoriasis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSORIASIS VULGARIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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