Ancient herbal formula put to the test against fibromyalgia pain
NCT ID NCT07708948
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether Tongluo Kaibi Tablets, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. The trial enrolls 150 adults aged 18 to 75 who meet fibromyalgia criteria and have significant pain. Participants receive either the herbal tablets or the standard drug pregabalin for 8 weeks, and researchers measure changes in pain levels and symptom impact.
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- Active substance
- Tongluo Kaibi Tablet, a Chinese herbal medicine made from eight herbs, compared with pregabalin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, well-studied herbal option for managing fibromyalgia pain and symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small Phase 4 trial, and the herbal treatment may not prove more effective than existing options like pregabalin. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China
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