Snakehead fish and turmeric: a kitchen remedy put to the test against cancer-related malnutrition
NCT ID NCT07722156
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a daily supplement of Channa striata (snakehead fish) and curcuma (turmeric) can improve nutritional status, reduce inflammation, and enhance quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Over one month, 76 participants will receive either the supplement or a placebo. The study measures changes in body mass index, blood levels of the inflammatory marker interleukin-6, and self-reported well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a dietary supplement containing Channa striata (snakehead fish) and curcuma (turmeric)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost nutritional supplement to help breast cancer patients maintain weight, reduce inflammation, and feel better during chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 76 participants over one month. The supplement may show no meaningful benefit over placebo, and individual results may vary.
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Conditions
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Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Nutrition Department
Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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