Herbal combo shows promise for aching joints
NCT ID NCT07349264
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata, curcumin, and MSM in 100 adults with joint pain or stiffness. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured inflammation markers and arthritis symptoms using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see if this natural combination could safely improve joint health and reduce discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata gum extract, turmeric (curcumin), and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for easing joint pain and stiffness in people with arthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. Dietary supplements often show modest effects, and individual responses vary.
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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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UCSI University
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia
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