Reishi mushroom trials recruiting now

3 registrations that name reishi mushroom as a study arm and are recruiting or about to, as ClinicalTrials.gov listed them on Oct 20, 2026. Read each listing for its full criteria and current status.

Kymata never assesses eligibility. Each listing names its own criteria; only its study team can say whether someone can join. Trial doses are given under the trial's monitoring and are not a schedule for anyone outside it.

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Status

Phase

1US sites across 1 state

All 3 registrations

RecruitingNCT07294482

The Effects on Sleep Quality of 1:4 Reishi Liquid Extract

  • No phase
  • Efforia, Inc
  • About 100 people
  • Started Sep 10, 2025

In plain words A study of reishi mushroom in people 18 and older, run by Efforia, Inc. It plans to enroll about 100 people at 1 US site.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Sleep.

  • Can read and understand English.
  • US resident.
  • Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Bristol Fungarium's 1:4 Reishi Mushroom Tincture

Registered summary

Examining the effects of 1ml of Reishi mushroom extract (1:4 extraction ratio, two hot water extractions and an alcohol extraction), taken daily, 30 mins before bed on perceived sleep quality and stress levels. Sleep quality includes: duration, sleep onset latency, nighttime wakings, and perceived restfulness. And consequently, the potential for increased daytime energy levels and a reduction in perceived stress levels.

Where, as registered

1 US site in 1 state.

RecruitingNCT06739720

RCT of Efficacy and Safety of CP003 on CFS/ME or Post COVID-19 Fatigue

  • Phase 2 and 3
  • The University of Hong Kong
  • About 130 people
  • Started Jan 2, 2025

In plain words A Phase 2 and 3 study of reishi mushroom in people 40 to 60, run by The University of Hong Kong. It plans to enroll about 130 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 40 to 60. Conditions: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS); Post-COVID ME/CFS.

  • Meet the Fukuda diagnostic definition of CFS/ME or have persisting fatigue after the infection of SARS-CoV-2
  • Are able to complete a 6-week course of intervention;
  • Able to complete the online validated fatigue surveys.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

LingZhi capsule

Registered summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test if a Lingzhi supplement (CP003) helps people with chronic fatigue or post-COVID fatigue feel better. It will also check if the supplement is safe to use. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the Lingzhi supplement reduce fatigue symptoms? Is it safe to take? How does it affect the body's immune system and inflammation? The investigators will compare people taking the Lingzhi supplement to those who do not receive any treatment (waitlist group) to see if it works. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No US site; Hong Kong (1).

RecruitingNCT07534241

Hepatoprotective Effects of Reishi Mushroom- (Ganoderma Lucidum) Among Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease Patients

  • No phase
  • University of Lahore
  • About 102 people
  • Started Oct 2, 2025

In plain words A study of reishi mushroom in people 35 to 65, run by University of Lahore. It plans to enroll about 102 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 35 to 65; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Lipid Profile; Liver Biomarkers.

  • Adults aged 35-65 years
  • BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m².
  • Complete Blood Count test ranges, WBC < 4,000-11,000 cells/µL, RBC Men < 4.5-6.0 / Women 4.0-5.5 million/µL, Hemoglobin: Men < 13.5-17.5 / Women 12.0-15.5 g/dL, Platelets < 150,000-450,000 cells/µL.
  • Lipid profile test markers (elevated LDL, total cholesterol, or triglycerides less than 150mg/dL high 200-499mg/dL and 500 mg/dL are above high.

3 more inclusion criteria and the exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

reishi mushroom- (Ganoderma lucidum); Placebo; Reishi mushroom dried powder; Reishi mushroom dried powder

Registered summary

This 12-week RCT investigates the hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects of Ganoderma lucidum combined with a probiotic-rich diet in adults with MAFLD, assessing liver enzymes, lipid profile, inflammation, gut microbiota, and oxidative stress. Findings are expected to show dose-dependent improvements in hepatic fat, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers, potentially reducing reliance on pharmacotherapy in

Where, as registered

No US site; Pakistan (1).

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 9 open registrations for this search, including ones where reishi mushroom is not a study arm or that are past the 3 we keep. Search them on ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in new tab).

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