Mushroom extract put to the test for advanced cancer Well-Being

NCT ID NCT05754801

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether Yunzhi essence, a mushroom extract from Coriolus versicolor, can improve quality of life for people with advanced cancer. Participants take either the extract or a placebo for six months, while researchers measure changes in well-being, survival, and immune markers. The study aims to see if this traditional remedy offers real benefits alongside standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a mushroom extract called Yunzhi essence (Coriolus versicolor)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural way to improve well-being and immune function for people with advanced cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 172 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement could have side effects or no benefit over placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PALLIATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Chinese Medicine
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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