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Turmeric's curcumin vs. ibuprofen: a natural path to faster muscle recovery?

NCT ID NCT07785986

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valladolid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a natural compound from turmeric, curcumin, can ease muscle soreness and damage after intense exercise as effectively as the common painkiller ibuprofen. Physically active women will take either curcumin, ibuprofen, or a placebo before and after a demanding exercise routine. Researchers will measure muscle pain, performance, and blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress to see if curcumin offers a safer, natural alternative for recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
oral curcumin supplement
What this could lead to
If curcumin works as well as ibuprofen, it could offer a natural, safer option for easing post-exercise muscle soreness and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Curcumin may not match ibuprofen's effects, and individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy physically active women. Age within the predefined study range. Regular participation in physical activity for at least 6 months before enrollment. Ability to perform the eccentric exercise protocol. Written informed consent provided before participation. Exclusion Criteria: Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting exercise performance. History of cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, renal, hepatic, or inflammatory disease. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Current use of anti-inflammatory drugs, antioxidant supplements, or other nutritional supplements that could interfere with study outcomes. Known allergy or intolerance to curcumin, turmeric, ibuprofen, or study ingredients. Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. Participation in another clinical trial during the study period. Any condition considered by the investigators to compromise participant safety or protocol compliance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) Exercise-induced inflammation Exercise-induced muscle damage Exercise-induced oxidative stress Sports recovery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Campus of Soria

    Soria, 42004, Spain

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