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Could a common supplement boost antibiotic success for a hidden cause of infertility?

NCT ID NCT07180563

Disease control Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding berberine (a natural compound) to the standard antibiotic doxycycline works better than doxycycline alone for chronic endometritis, an inflammation of the uterine lining that can cause infertility. About 206 women with the condition will take either the combination or the antibiotic alone for 14 days. The main goal is to see if the infection clears more often with the combination, and to track polyp recurrence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
berberine and doxycycline
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective treatment for chronic endometritis, potentially improving fertility outcomes and reducing uterine polyp recurrence.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1/2 trial with only 206 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Side effects like nausea, rash, or drug fever are possible, and the combination may not be more effective than doxycycline alone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 206 people

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

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of chronic endometritis by CD138 immunohistochemistry; Age≥ 20 years old, females of childbearing age; Agree to undergo hysteroscopy and hysteroscopic endometrial biopsy; No serious systemic disease; There are no contraindications to oral administration of doxycycline hydrochloride and berberine hydrochloride. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with pregnancy status, uterine malignant disease, hormone therapy within 3 months, glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hemolytic anemia, hypersensitivity to berberine hydrochloride or doxycycline. In addition, berberine hydrochloride has fewer oral adverse reactions, occasional nausea and vomiting, rash and drug fever, which disappear after stopping the drug. If the patient takes the wrong or missed medication, it is excluded.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic endometritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic endometritis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China

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