Clinical trials
TCM clinical trials
Below are recruiting tcm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 26 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06780293RecruitingPhase 2
Laser acupuncture for dry eye and Sjogren's dry eye
This study tests if laser acupuncture can help people with dry eye symptoms, including those with Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dryness in the eyes and mouth. It may be a good fit if you have dry eye or Sjogren's and meet the age and eye test requirements.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–75 - NCT07597850RecruitingPhase 2
TCM formula versus HMB supplement for muscle strength in older adults
This study compares a traditional Chinese medicine formula with HMB (a muscle-building supplement) to see which helps preserve muscle strength and bone health in adults aged 65 and older who are starting to show signs of frailty. Both treatments aim to help you stay stronger and more active as you age.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07265037Recruiting
Chinese and Western medicine for diabetes care from afar
This trial tests a combined approach of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to help manage diabetes remotely. It may be a good option if you have diabetes and are looking for a care plan that doesn't require frequent in-person visits.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07127939Recruiting
AI eye test for traditional Chinese medicine body type
This study uses eye photos and artificial intelligence to figure out your traditional Chinese medicine body type. It may help doctors understand your health better without extra poking or prodding.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–45 - NCT07096180Recruiting
Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine for Breast Cancer
This study looks at combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical care for women with breast cancer. It aims to see how integrative approaches might help people undergoing standard treatments.
New Taipei CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06921512Recruiting
Chinese therapeutic exercise for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise (Daoyin) can help people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It also looks at how the exercise might affect your body and mind.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT05834413Recruiting
Herbs plus chemo and immunotherapy to prevent lung cancer spread
This study looks at whether staged Chinese herbal medicine added to standard treatment can lower the risk of lung cancer coming back or spreading after surgery. It is for people with stage Ib to IIIb non-small cell lung cancer whose tests show no “driver gene” targets.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–74 - NCT07611266Recruiting
Predicting colorectal adenoma recurrence using combined medicine approach
This study helps predict which patients with colorectal adenomas (pre-cancerous growths) are at higher risk of them coming back or turning into cancer. Researchers will use both Western medical tests and Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns to create a prediction tool that may guide your follow-up care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07552714Recruiting
Acupuncture and ear acupressure for chronic insomnia
This study tests a type of acupuncture (thread-embedding) combined with ear acupressure for people with chronic insomnia, using a personalized approach based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to see if these treatments can improve sleep quality and possibly reduce inflammation.
Ho Chi Minh City, CityAges 40–75 - NCT04843865Recruiting
Chinese herbal add-on for joint pain from letrozole
This trial studies whether Chinese herbs, used alongside letrozole, can reduce ongoing joint and muscle pain or stiffness in postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. It’s mainly for people whose pain started or worsened after beginning letrozole and who have completed cancer treatments.
Bukit Bintang, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07449676Recruiting
Tui Jing therapy for depression study
This study tests a gentle hands-on therapy based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, called Tui Jing, to see if it improves mood and brain function in people with depression. It lasts 12 weeks and compares the therapy with a placebo.
Hong Kong, Hung HomAges 18–55 - NCT07409792Enrolling by invitation
Ear seed therapy for anxiety, sleep, and IVF success
This trial tests if sticking tiny seeds on ear points (auricular therapy) can help women going through IVF feel less anxious, sleep better, and possibly improve their chances of pregnancy. It is for women with infertility who are about to have a frozen embryo transfer and have some anxiety or sleep problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–45 - NCT07404969Recruiting
Integrative medicine for unexplained infertility after treatment
This trial studies whether combining traditional Chinese medicine with standard care can help women with unexplained infertility after previous treatments. It looks at aging markers in your blood to see if they affect your chances of getting pregnant.
NeuchâtelAges 25–42 - NCT06313866Recruiting
Herbal sniffing therapy plus acupuncture for stroke-related thinking problems
This trial tests if combining traditional Chinese herbal sniffing therapy with electroacupuncture can improve memory and thinking after a stroke. It may help people who are still in the early recovery phase.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 70 years - NCT06850311RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Herbal ointment for mild to severe eczema
This trial tests whether a special herbal ointment can help treat atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is for adults with mild, moderate, or severe eczema covering less than 10% of their body surface. The ointment is applied directly to the skin, and participants will also use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer.
New Taipei CityAges 18–65 - NCT07295938RecruitingPhase 2
Traditional Chinese medicine as an add-on treatment for mycobacterium abscessus in the lungs
This study tests if adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard treatment helps people with a lung infection called Mycobacterium abscessus. It may improve recovery and reduce side effects.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06342206Recruiting
TCM Assessment for Recent Ischemic Stroke
This study uses traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic tools to evaluate patients who had an ischemic stroke within the last 10 days. It aims to understand the acute and chronic phases of stroke to help guide future treatments.
ChanghuaAges 20 years+ - NCT07184827RecruitingPhase 3
U101 capsules to prevent recurring UTIs in women
This trial tests an oral capsule called U101 to see if it can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women who have frequent UTIs. If you've had at least 2 UTIs in the last 6 months or 3 in the last year, you may be able to join.
Chiayi CityAges 20–75 - NCT07131020Recruiting
Moxibustion for immune function in stable COPD
This study tests whether a type of moxibustion (a traditional Chinese heat therapy) called Yifei Moxibustion can help improve immune function in people with stable COPD. Researchers will look at tiny particles in your blood called exosomes to understand how the treatment works.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT07124260Recruiting
Gut and tongue bacteria study for low ovarian reserve
This study looks at the bacteria in your gut and on your tongue to see if they are different in women with low ovarian reserve. It may help doctors find new ways to understand and treat this condition.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20 years+ - NCT07113795Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Chinese medicine and stem cells for Crohn's fistula
This trial tests a new approach that combines traditional Chinese medicine with stem cells to treat complex anal fistulas caused by Crohn's disease. It may help people whose Crohn's is not very active and who have not had major fistula surgery before.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–60 - NCT06972199Recruiting
Foot massage or warm water bath for pain after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a foot massage or a warm water foot bath can help reduce pain and improve recovery after laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07081802Recruiting
Acupuncture and herbs for bowel recovery after surgery
This study tests whether a special type of acupuncture (transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation) along with traditional Chinese medicine can help your bowels recover faster after abdominal surgery. It is for people having surgery on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, or intestines.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06337214Recruiting
TCM therapy for energy in breast cancer patients
This trial tests whether adding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy can help maintain or improve your energy and vitality while you are undergoing standard cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy.
TaipeiAges 18–85
Hear when a new TCM trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tcm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 26 recruiting tcm studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tcm trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tcm trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.