Herbal cholesterol treatment gets a boost: higher dose tested in new trial

NCT ID NCT06822946

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase II trial tests whether a higher dose of Zhibitai capsules (a traditional Chinese medicine) can lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol more effectively than the standard dose in people with primary hyperlipidemia. About 192 adults aged 18–75 with high LDL and normal-to-moderate triglycerides will take either two capsules or one capsule twice daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see how much LDL drops over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Zhibitai capsule (herbal medicine)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new, higher-dose option for managing high cholesterol with a traditional Chinese medicine.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase II trial with only 192 participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness or safety. The herbal nature also means interactions and side effects are not fully known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperlipidemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Xiangya Second Hospital of Central South University

    RECRUITING

    Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China

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