Can a blend of herbs soothe arthritic joints?
NCT ID NCT07324746
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a supplement made from boswellia, turmeric, and grape extracts can reduce pain and stiffness in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Thirty adults will take the supplement or a placebo for four weeks each, then switch. Researchers will measure changes in pain, mobility, and quality of life through questionnaires and physical tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- herbal supplement containing Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, and Vitis vinifera
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural option to ease pain and stiffness for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may work no better than a placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Middlesex Univeristy London
RECRUITINGLondon, NW4 4BT, United Kingdom
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