Oat bran shows promise for heart health in small study

NCT ID NCT06747234

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding oat bran to the diet could improve cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation in people with coronary artery disease. Thirty-two patients who recently had angioplasty took part. Half ate 28 grams of oat bran daily for two months, while the other half received standard care. Researchers measured blood fats, inflammatory markers, and gut bacteria changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: oat bran
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage cholesterol and inflammation in heart disease patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 32 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and oat bran is not a replacement for standard medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERIAL DISEASE (CAD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shahid Modaress Hospital

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Shahid Modarres Hospital

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

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