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Superberry showdown: aronia powder tested against COPD inflammation

NCT ID NCT06702696

Disease control Sponsor: Amasya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether eating freeze-dried aronia (black chokeberry) powder every day for 8 weeks can lower inflammation and improve breathing in people with COPD. Fifty participants aged 50-80 will be randomly assigned to take either the aronia powder or a placebo. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation and lung function before and after the trial.

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Active substance
freeze-dried aronia (black chokeberry) powder
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural dietary supplement to help manage inflammation and improve quality of life in COPD patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement is not a replacement for standard COPD treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50-80 years * Diagnosed with COPD * Not following a vegetarian or vegan diet * Willing to consume the provided aronia berry (black chokeberry) * Non-smokers * Have signed the informed consent form * Has not undergone endobronchial tube or valve surgery in the last two years. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of associated chronic inflammatory/rheumatic diseases * Chronic infections that may create a prothrombotic state * Chronic kidney disease (CKD) * Malignancy * Hereditary thrombophilia * Essential thrombocythemia * Diagnosed endocrine disorders * Malabsorption disorders * Allergy to any food or berry fruits * Smoking * Participants who did not sign the informed consent form

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

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COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yedikule Göğüs Hastalıkları Hastanesi

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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