Ancient herbal blend may get bowels moving after surgery
NCT ID NCT07765589
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether TU-100, a traditional Japanese herbal medicine made from ginger, ginseng, and Japanese pepper, can help the gut recover faster after major abdominal or pelvic surgery. About 240 adults undergoing either bladder removal (radical cystectomy) or complex abdominal wall reconstruction will receive TU-100 or a placebo alongside standard enhanced recovery care. The main goal is to see if more patients achieve normal bowel function within three days after surgery, which could reduce the risk of postoperative ileus—a common complication where the gut temporarily stops working.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TU-100, a traditional Japanese herbal medicine made from processed ginger, ginseng, and Japanese pepper
- What this could lead to
- If effective, TU-100 could become a standard add-on to recovery protocols, helping patients regain bowel function faster after major surgery and potentially shortening hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 2 trial, so results are preliminary. The herbal mixture may not outperform placebo, and its safety in surgical patients is still being evaluated.
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