Ancient herbal formula put to the test for boosting egg maturity
NCT ID NCT07737847
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether ShouTai Pills, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, can improve egg quality in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) who are undergoing IVF. Researchers will analyze follicular fluid to identify biological markers that predict who might benefit. The goal is to see if the pills increase the number of mature eggs retrieved and improve hormone levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ShouTai Pills, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine
- What this could lead to
- If the pills improve egg maturity and hormone levels, this could point toward a new treatment option for women with diminished ovarian reserve.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small sample size. The placebo effect is possible, and the herbal formula's mechanism is not well understood.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 136 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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20 to 50 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: 1. The inclusion criteria are as follows: ① meeting the above-mentioned integrated Chinese and Western medicine diagnostic criteria for DOR 2. ② no use of estrogen-containing medications within the past 1 month 3. ③ patients scheduled to undergo IVF-ET 4. ④ provision of signed informed consent, voluntary participation, and good compliance. Exclusion Criteria: 1. The exclusion criteria are as follows: ① patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or stage III/IV endometriosis 2. ② uterine conditions including untreated submucous myomas, intramural myomas \>4 cm in diameter, intrauterine adhesions, uterine septum, or other uterine anomalies 3. ③ couples undergoing preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for genetic reasons 4. ④ body mass index (BMI) ≥28 kg/m² 5. ⑤ history of prior pelvic radiotherapy or cytotoxic chemotherapy 6. ⑥ significant systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, hepatic or renal insufficiency, cardiac disorders, or autoimmune diseases 7. ⑦ use of medications that may interfere with this study within the past 1 month, including but not limited to estrogens, hepatic enzyme modulators, and agents that may affect the endocrine system (hormonal drugs) 8. ⑧ known allergy to any components of the study medication 9. and ⑨ participation in another drug trial within the past 3 months. -
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100732, China
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