Ginseng gummies put to the test: could this ancient herb sharpen young minds?
NCT ID NCT07648316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking red panax ginseng supplements every day can improve thinking skills, mood, and stress levels in healthy young adults aged 18 to 30. Participants take either ginseng gummies or a placebo for a period, then complete tests of memory, attention, and emotional well-being. The goal is to see if this natural supplement offers a simple way to support mental performance during the demanding college years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- red panax ginseng
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural supplement to help young adults think more clearly and feel less stressed.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Ginseng can cause side effects like insomnia or digestive issues in some people.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy young adults * 18-30 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * medication/drug use that has not been consistent for the previous 3 months or will be discontinued during the trial * unresolved chronic medical conditions (e.g., presence of persistent symptomology) * diagnosed clinical depression * acute illness * regular use of cigarettes or marijuana * pregnant or lactating women * not fluent in English * currently competing in sports or unusually high-intensity exercise protocols (e.g., high-intensity exercise greater than 30 minutes most days of the week) * current use of ginseng or adaptogenic supplements, or allergy to ginseng * any significant food allergies * not willing to attend two in-person lab visits in downtown Phoenix and follow study protocol (including abstaining from caffeine in the 12 hours prior to testing)
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