Herbal hope: TCM trial targets fertility in women with low egg reserve
NCT ID NCT07550998
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine called Yulinzhu in 60 women aged 18-40 with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply). Participants take the herbal therapy for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes in hormone levels and egg count. The goal is to see if the treatment can improve ovarian function and fertility outcomes.
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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 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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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18 to 40 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. Women aged 18-40, with regular menstruation (cycle from 21 to 35 days) and reduced fertility (infertility, early miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, recurrent implantation failure, etc.) ; 2. Tests of ovarian reserve within 6 months: 1. AMH \< 1.1 ng/ml or (any day in cycle, refer to laboratory standards); 2. AFC \< 7 follicles or (any day in cycle); 3. Received \<3 cycles of IVF in public sector; 3. Subject has no history of allergy to TCM; 4. Subjects agree to receive IVF treatment upon the completion of this research within 12 weeks if they are not pregnant spontaneously; and 5. As diagnosed by Chinese Medicine practitioner through four diagnostic methods, suitable to receive Yulinzhu. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous history of a unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy; 2. Recent administration of TCM for DOR within 3 months; 3. Diagnosis of pregnancy, premature ovarian failure, residual follicles, cysts or space-occupying lesions in the ovary, pelvic inflammatory disease or polycystic ovary syndrome; and 4. Cancer, untreated thyroid dysfunction, severe cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases, severe liver/kidney diseases or hematopoietic system diseases. 5. Subjects are allowed to withdraw from the trial for one of the following reasons: (1) The patient fails to complete treatment due to safety or medical reasons; (2) The patient fails to follow treatment guidelines; (3) The patient is unwilling to continue treatment for any reason.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kwung Wah Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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Queen Marry Hosipital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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