Turmeric compound tested to keep Crohn's at bay after surgery
NCT ID NCT02255370
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can prevent Crohn's disease from coming back after surgery. 61 adults who had recent surgery for Crohn's were given either curcumin or a placebo, along with standard thiopurine drugs, for 6 months. The goal was to see if curcumin could reduce inflammation and recurrence better than placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- curcumin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to standard drugs for preventing Crohn's disease from coming back after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 61 participants. Curcumin may not be as effective as current treatments, and results may not apply to everyone with Crohn's.
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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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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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