Ancient mongolian pills could boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06049498

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Mongolian medicine ZhenBao Pills help people recover arm function after an ischemic stroke. 216 adults who had a stroke within the past 30 days took either the pills or a placebo twice daily for 90 days. The main goal was to see if arm movement improved more with the real pills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ZhenBao Pills (Mongolian herbal medicine)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new option to help people regain arm movement after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a single completed trial with 216 people. The results are not yet published, and herbal remedies can have side effects or interact with other medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

    Beijing, 100700, China