Beetroot juice may boost exercise in lung scarring disease
NCT ID NCT06488638
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice a day for three days can improve exercise capacity in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease that limits activity. Researchers will compare the juice to a placebo in a small group of 8 IPF patients and also measure blood markers and blood flow. The goal is to see if this simple supplement can help patients exercise longer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nitrate-rich beetroot juice
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help IPF patients exercise more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 8 IPF patients, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement may show no benefit or cause side effects like stomach upset.
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University Hospital Southampton
RECRUITINGSouthampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
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