Can turmeric spice help kidney transplant patients?

NCT ID NCT03935958

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can improve blood vessel and brain function in people who have received a kidney transplant. Fourteen adult kidney transplant recipients will take curcumin or a placebo for 12 months. Researchers will measure kidney function, cognitive abilities, pain, and markers of inflammation to see if curcumin offers any benefit.

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Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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