Herbal pill shows promise for neck nerve pain in new trial
NCT ID NCT06377072
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a Chinese herbal pill called Shenqi Sherong Pill can help people with mild to moderate cervical spondylotic myelopathy, a condition where the spinal cord in the neck is compressed. 428 adults aged 18-75 took either the herbal pill or a placebo three times daily for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see if the pill improved nerve function, measured by a standard disability score.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shenqi Sherong Pill (herbal medicine)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new treatment option for mild to moderate cervical spondylotic myelopathy, potentially improving nerve function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. The herbal pill may not outperform placebo, and long-term benefits or risks are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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