Ancient herbal recipe put to the test for waning fertility
NCT ID NCT07660692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Guishen Yijing, can help women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) — a condition where the ovaries have fewer eggs than expected for a woman's age. Researchers will review medical records of 126 women who took the herbal decoction for three months as part of their routine care. They will measure changes in hormone levels and symptom scores to see if ovarian function improves.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Guishen Yijing Formula (Chinese herbal decoction)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this herbal formula could offer a natural option to improve ovarian function in women with diminished ovarian reserve.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study without a control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. Individual responses to herbal medicine can vary widely.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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126 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2016
- Finished
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May 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
Female patients diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) who received Guishen Yijing Formula at the outpatient clinic of Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed from April 2016 to May 2025.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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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: Female patients aged 18 to 45 years Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) with TCM syndrome differentiation of Kidney Deficiency and Liver Stagnation, and serum AMH \< 1.1 ng/mL Received Guishen Yijing Formula with individualized modifications for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles Exclusion Criteria: Combined with serious systemic diseases, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hematopoietic system disorders, or malignant tumors Primary amenorrhea, or family history of early menopause Diminished ovarian reserve caused by ovarian surgery or related surgical procedures Use of hormonal therapy or other treatments affecting ovarian function during the study period Pregnancy at baseline Incomplete medical records Loss to follow-up or significant missing data
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing, China
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