Turmeric extract shows promise for PCOS and fatty liver in new trial

NCT ID NCT07278128

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether taking curcumin (from turmeric) daily for 12 weeks could improve cholesterol, blood sugar, hormones, and liver health in women with both PCOS and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. 74 women participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The goal was to find a safer alternative to standard drugs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

curcumin (turmeric extract)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage PCOS and fatty liver disease together.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 2/3 trial. Curcumin is poorly absorbed, and results may not apply to all women. It is not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarbiat Modares university

    Tehran, Tehran Province, 1411713116, Iran