Can turmeric ease pain after keyhole hysterectomy?
NCT ID NCT06886035
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Phase 4 trial tested whether a turmeric extract (curcumin) can reduce pain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy. 126 participants took either liposomal curcumin or a placebo before and after surgery. The main goal was to measure pain levels 24 hours after the operation using a standard pain scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
liposomal curcumin (a turmeric extract)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, natural option to manage pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy, possibly reducing the need for stronger painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with 126 participants. The effect may be modest or not better than placebo, and results may not apply to other surgeries or populations.
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Locations
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Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University
Muğla, 35460, Turkey (Türkiye)