Can a traditional chinese medicine beat long COVID fatigue?
NCT ID NCT06980636
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Shengmai liquid, a traditional Chinese herbal drink, can reduce fatigue in people with Long COVID. One hundred adults aged 18-75 will take either the liquid or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in fatigue, mood, and sleep quality using questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shengmai liquid (a traditional Chinese medicine containing Codonopsis pilosula, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Schisandra chinensis)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural option to ease persistent fatigue in people with Long COVID.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 participants. The placebo effect is strong for fatigue, so results may not be conclusive. Also, as a traditional remedy, its effects are not well-studied in this context.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Di Tan Hospital, , Capital Medical University
RECRUITINGBeijing, China, 102488, China
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