Herbal capsule aims to tackle both high blood pressure and poor sleep

NCT ID NCT07709442

Disease control Sponsor: Jing Liu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether Songling Xuemaikang capsules, a traditional Chinese herbal formula, can help people with both high blood pressure (hypertension) and insomnia. About 260 adults aged 18–79 with mild hypertension and sleep difficulties will take either the herbal capsules or a placebo three times daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in 24-hour blood pressure and sleep quality to see if the treatment offers dual benefits.

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Active substance
Songling Xuemaikang capsules (a traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new option for managing high blood pressure while also improving sleep quality.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a modest number of participants. The herbal formula may not prove more effective than placebo, and its long-term safety is not yet established.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 260 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 79 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-79 years (inclusive), male or female; 2. Meet diagnostic criteria for essential hypertension, and satisfy one of the following conditions: Grade 1 hypertension with no antihypertensive drugs in the past 2 weeks; Receiving stable treatment with one standard-dose chemical antihypertensive agent for at least 4 weeks, with blood pressure(BP)140-159/90-99 mmHg, and is willing to maintain the treatment regimen without adjustment; 3. Insomnia Serverity Index (ISI) score ≥ 8, symptoms occur for at least 3 nights per week and have persisted for no less than 3 months; 4. No sedative-hypnotic drugs have been taken within the preceding one month; 5. Is able to complete scale assessments independently; 6. Is willing and able to comply with all examinations and observations specified in the protocol; Has provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe hypertension (mean SBP ≥ 180 mmHg and/or mean DBP ≥ 110 mmHg); malignant hypertension, hypertensive emergency, hypertensive crisis, hypertensive encephalopathy, etc. 2. Suspected secondary hypertension (renal parenchymal hypertension, renovascular hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, primary aldosteronism or other endocrine hypertension, drug-induced hypertension, monogenic hypertension, etc.); 3. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at screening: ALT \> 1.5 × ULN, AST \> 1.5 × ULN, or Serum creatinine ≥ 2.0 mg/dL; 4. Chronic gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by frequent abdominal pain or diarrhea, or history of gastrointestinal surgery that may impair drug absorption; 5. A history of allergic diathesis or hypersensitivity to any component of the investigational product; 6. Pregnant females,or those with a positive pregnancy test at screening, women planning pregnancy during the study, lactating women, or fertile women without adequate contraception protection; 7. Clinically severe and unstable hepatic, renal, hematologic disease, malignant tumor, or unilateral/bilateral renal artery stenosis; 8. Documented psychiatric disorder, or GAD-7 score ≥ 10 or PHQ-9 score ≥ 10; 9. Insomnia due to hyperthyroidism, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, sleep-related movement disorders, etc.; 10. Insomnia due to neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, etc.); 11. Acute stroke; 12. Confirmed diagnosis of OSA or STOP-BANG score ≥ 5; 13. Night shift or rotating shift workers; 14. Suspected or confirmed alcohol or drug abuse/dependence; 15. Participation in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to screening; Any other condition deemed by the investigator to render the subject unsuitable for the trial.

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