Ancient herb may tame inflammation after heart attack
NCT ID NCT07445581
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether Tanhuo decoction, a traditional herbal mixture, can reduce inflammation and prevent future heart or brain events in elderly patients who have had both a heart attack and hardened brain arteries. About 480 participants will take either the herbal drink or a placebo for one week, alongside standard heart medications. Researchers will track blood markers, heart function, and major events like strokes or heart attacks for up to a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tanhuo decoction (herbal mixture)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes in elderly patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no phase, so results are uncertain. The herbal treatment is given for only 7 days, and long-term benefits are unknown. Side effects are not yet well-documented.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100032, China
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