Miracle fruit may bring back taste for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07419581

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether freeze-dried miracle fruit (MiraBurst) can improve taste changes in people with solid tumors undergoing cancer treatment. About 45 adults will take one mini-square before each meal for 90 days. The goal is to see if this simple supplement can ease a common side effect that often hurts quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Freeze-dried miracle fruit (MiraBurst)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to improve taste perception and quality of life for cancer patients experiencing taste changes from treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a very early pilot study with only 45 participants and no control group. Results may not be conclusive, and the effect may be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysgeusia neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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