Berry good news? blackcurrants tested for bone health in new trial
NCT ID NCT07365514
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing whether taking blackcurrant extract capsules can slow bone loss in women who have gone through menopause. The study will measure changes in bone density and gut bacteria over 12 months in 159 women aged 45-70. The goal is to see if the berries work through the gut-bone connection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- blackcurrant extract
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help maintain bone density after menopause.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 trial, so it may not show a clear benefit. The effect, if any, is likely to be modest and not a replacement for proven treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Connecticut, Department of Nutritional Sciences
RECRUITINGStorrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States
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