Dried plums may strengt hen bones in older women

NCT ID NCT02822378

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether eating dried plums (prunes) every day for a year can improve bone density and strength in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Participants eat either 6 or 12 dried plums daily, plus calcium and vitamin D supplements. Researchers measure changes in bone density and look for clues in urine and blood about how dried plums might work.

What this could mean

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Active substance: dried plums (prunes)
What this could lead to: If effective, eating dried plums could become a simple, non-drug way to help protect bone health in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong: This is a dietary supplement study, not a drug trial, so effects may be modest. Results depend on women sticking to the daily regimen, and benefits may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postmenopausal osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

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Locations

Women's Health and Exercise Laboratories, The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

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