Could a horse chestnut extract ease your back pain?
NCT ID NCT07339631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether sodium aescinate, a compound from horse chestnut seeds, can safely reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic low back pain. Forty participants will take either the drug or a placebo twice daily for six weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels and daily function to see if the treatment helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
sodium aescinate tablets
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not prove effective or could have side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Xjing hospital
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China