Herbal extract shows promise in calming schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT07575516
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding ashwagandha extract to standard schizophrenia medication (risperidone) could reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. 80 male patients took part. Researchers measured changes in a blood marker for inflammation (IL-1β) and used a standard symptom scale (PANSS) to track progress. The goal was to see if ashwagandha could be a helpful add-on therapy.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients diagnosed with schizophrenia based on ICD-10/PPDGJ III criteria * Aged 20-45 years * Duration of illness ≤ 5 years * Patients who have passed the acute phase (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale-Excited Component (PANSS-EC) \< 15) * Receiving risperidone 4 mg/day * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of organic comorbid diseases * History of substance abuse (NAPZA) within the last 1 year, except caffeine and nicotine * Use of anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or antioxidant agents * Intellectual disability (mental retardation)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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South Sulawesi Mental Hospital (RSKD Dadi)
Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90245, Indonesia
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