Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Testing Shugan Jieyu Capsule for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Official title: A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Shugan Jieyu Capsule in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Run by Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. · NCT05772104 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if Shugan Jieyu Capsules can help people with generalized anxiety disorder feel better compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment495 (estimated)
SponsorChengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 17, 2023
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2025
Study endsJune 1, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 18, 2024
Trial IDNCT05772104 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder lasting at least 6 months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other psychiatric disorders, substance abuse issues, or severe depression may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The trial consists of two stages: an exploratory study with 120 participants and a confirmatory study with 495 participants, both assessing the capsules against a placebo. Participants are diagnosed with GAD and classified under traditional Chinese medicine as having liver Qi stagnation and spleen deficiency syndrome. The study will measure outcomes using standardized anxiety scales to determine the capsules' impact on symptoms.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is based on traditional Chinese medicine, similar studies have shown promise in treating anxiety disorders, though this specific treatment is less commonly tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as per Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as confirmed by the MINI at Screening, The duration of illness must be ≥ 6 months;
2. Age 18-65 years old;
3. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Total Score of ≥ 14 at both Screening and Baseline,Anxious Mood (item 1) score ≥2;
4. Clinical Global Impression of Severity Scale (CGI-S) score of ≥ 3 at both Screening and Baseline
5. The TCM syndrome is liver Qi stagnation and spleen deficiency syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder other than GAD that meets DSM-5 criteria within 6 months prior to screening;
2. Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence in the 6 months prior to screening, or urine positive for multiple drugs combined at screening
3. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score of \> 17 at Screening or Baseline,or Depressive Mood (item 1) score ≥2;
4. Patients with Severe Insomnia.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Anding Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Gang Wang, MD — Beijing Anding Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
  • Study coordinator: Ling Song
  • Email: 022516@cnkh.com
  • Phone: 028-81258178

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.