Could a common spice help kidney transplant patients?
NCT ID NCT03935958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can improve blood vessel health and thinking skills in kidney transplant recipients. Fourteen participants will take either curcumin or a placebo for 12 months. The goal is to see if this safe, natural supplement offers any benefit for a group with few treatment options.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- curcumin (a dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help protect blood vessels and thinking skills in kidney transplant patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 14 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Curcumin is a supplement, not a proven treatment, and may not show clear benefits.
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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 Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States