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Ancient herb tested for obesity breakthrough

NCT ID NCT07241533

Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether asiaticoside, a compound from the herb Centella asiatica, can help overweight or obese adults lose weight. Thirty participants will take asiaticoside tablets for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in metabolic rate and body weight. The goal is to see if this traditional remedy might offer a new option for weight management.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Asiaticoside tablets
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new herbal-based treatment for weight management.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the herb's effectiveness and safety are not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older, male or female. * Overweight or obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 24.0-45.0 kg/m². * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active pulmonary tuberculosis, malignant tumors, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or other severe infectious or immunocompromising conditions. * Severe liver injury (AST or ALT \> 3 times the upper limit of normal) or severe renal dysfunction/end-stage renal disease (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²). * Severe cardiovascular diseases, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, or stroke within the past 6 months. * Severe gastrointestinal disorders, or a history of gastrointestinal surgery within the past year. * Secondary causes of obesity, including Cushing's syndrome, primary hypothyroidism, hypothalamic obesity, acromegaly; or drug-induced obesity (e.g., antipsychotics, glucocorticoids). * Currently receiving other anti-obesity treatments, a previous history of bariatric surgery, or a \>5% reduction in body weight within the past 3 months. * Current smoker or habitual smoker within the past 3 months. * type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or currently taking hypoglycemic medications. * Pregnancy or planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. * Unable to complete a 3-month follow-up due to health conditions or relocation. * Participation in any clinical study within the past 4 weeks. * Other conditions considered by investigators as unsuitable for participation.

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Overweight/obesity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China

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