Ancient herbal remedy put to the test for fibromyalgia sufferers

NCT ID NCT07555691

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Juan Jiao Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Yishen Shujin Decoction can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. One hundred adults with fibromyalgia will receive either the herbal formula or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers will track pain levels, symptoms, and brain changes using MRI. The goal is to see if this herbal treatment offers real relief beyond a placebo effect.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Yishen Shujin Decoction (herbal formula)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new, natural option for managing fibromyalgia pain and related symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 100 people. The placebo effect is strong in pain studies, and the herbal formula may not outperform placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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