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Ancient herbal paste could ease chronic fatigue

NCT ID NCT07320937

Symptom relief Sponsor: ShuGuang Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal paste called Yiqi Fuyuan Paste can reduce fatigue in adults with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Eighty participants will take either the paste or a placebo daily for two months. Researchers will measure fatigue levels and check for changes in blood markers to see if the paste works and is safe.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Yiqi Fuyuan Paste Formula (a blend of herbs and food ingredients like astragalus, ginseng, and goji berry)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural option to help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The herbal paste may not work better than placebo, and its long-term safety is unknown.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: 18 - 65 years old, gender not restricted; * Patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome; * Patients identified as having an "qi deficiency" or "balanced" constitution according to traditional Chinese medicine body type assessment; ④ Voluntary participants who have signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Those who have any of the following conditions will not be included in this trial. * Those with severe depression or other mental disorders, as well as severe diseases of the heart, brain, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system; ② Those who are known to be allergic to the ingredients used in the ointment and have a severe allergic constitution; * Women who are currently breastfeeding, pregnant or have the intention to get pregnant during the trial period; ④ Those who are currently participating in other medical clinical trials.

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Conditions

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myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

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CFS

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  • Shuguang hospital

    Shanghai, Pudong New Area, 201203, China

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