Can light and herbs boost ovarian function? new trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07376824
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a combination of light therapy on acupoints and a traditional Chinese medicine pill can improve ovarian function in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Ninety women aged 25-40 will be split into three groups: light plus placebo, light plus Chinese medicine, or Chinese medicine alone. The goal is to see if these treatments can raise key hormone levels and increase the number of healthy eggs.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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25 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 25 to 40 years * Meet the diagnostic criteria for diminished ovarian reserve (requiring at least two of the following: Basal FSH 10-25 IU/L; AMH \< 1.1 ng/mL; AFC \< 7) ③ Meet the diagnostic criteria for kidney deficiency syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine ④ Voluntarily participate in this study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Organic lesions such as ovarian tumors, pituitary adenomas, endometrial tuberculosis, intrauterine adhesions or endometrial damage after abortion, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, and thyroid dysfunction * Female infertility patients who have been treated with sex hormones in the past 3 months ③ Serious or unstable physical diseases, including liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, immune or hematological, neurological and psychiatric systems, * History of substance (alcohol or drug) abuse or dependence within the past 3 months; heavy smokers (defined as those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day) * Previous allergy to the investigational drug or photosensitivity, or individuals with contraindications to Dingkun Dan ⑥ Have participated in another clinical trial of a investigational drug within the month prior to inclusion in this study (first interview) ⑦ Other conditions that, in the judgment of the investigator, may reduce the likelihood of enrollment or complicate the enrollment process, such as frequent job changes or other circumstances prone to loss to follow-up.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking union medical college hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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