Nettle and cranberry combo tested to stop recurrent UTIs
NCT ID NCT05880602
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether taking nettle and cranberry capsules twice daily for 8 weeks could prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults aged 30 to 75. Sixty participants with a history of frequent UTIs were given either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers tracked how long participants stayed infection-free and how many UTIs occurred during the study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nettle and cranberry complex capsules
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural supplement to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The supplement may not be more effective than placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.
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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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Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 40201, Taiwan
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