Nettle and cranberry combo tested to ward off UTIs
NCT ID NCT05880602
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
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 it took for a UTI to return and how many infections occurred during the study.
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Locations
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Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 40201, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
nettle and cranberry complex capsules
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, non-antibiotic option to help prevent frequent urinary tract infections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and dietary supplements are not as strictly regulated as medicines.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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