Can kitchen spices soothe gulf war illness? new trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05377242

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether three natural supplements—curcumin (from turmeric), resveratrol (from grapes), and stinging nettle—can improve physical and mental health in veterans with Gulf War Illness. 390 veterans from across the U.S. take part from home, reporting their symptoms online. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to ease this chronic condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: curcumin, resveratrol, and stinging nettle (dietary supplements)
What this could lead to: If effective, these supplements could offer a safe, accessible way to ease physical and mental symptoms of Gulf War Illness.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no placebo control, so results may be inconclusive. Supplements are not FDA-approved drugs, and benefits may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

persian gulf syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GULF WAR ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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