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Ancient gold remedy put to the test for Children's immune health

NCT ID NCT07724561

Prevention Sponsor: National Ayurveda Research and Training Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study in Nepal is testing whether suvarnaprashana — a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made with purified gold, honey, and ghee — is safe and may strengthen the immune system in healthy children aged 2 to 5 years. Over 8 weeks, researchers will monitor for side effects and measure changes in immune markers like antibody levels and T-cell counts. The goal is to gather early evidence that could justify larger trials and potentially offer a simple way to help children fight off common infections.

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Active substance
an Ayurvedic gold-based formulation (suvarnaprashana) containing purified gold, honey, and clarified butter (ghee), taken orally once daily for 30 days
What this could lead to
If safe and effective, this traditional remedy could offer a simple way to support children's immune health and reduce common infections.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 children) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable. Gold-based products also carry unknown risks in young children.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children aged 2-5 years * WHO Z-score between -2 and +2 standard deviations * Normal complete blood count (CBC), liver function test (LFT), and renal function test (RFT) * Written informed consent from parent or guardian * Ability to adhere to study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Immunodeficiency (congenital or acquired) * Known hypersensitivity to gold, honey, or ghee * History of severe allergic reactions * Presence of any chronic illness or acute infection at screening

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