Could a plant-based supplement help fight obesity? new trial tests polyphenols

NCT ID NCT07044167

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Carmen Lucas Abellán Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a polyphenol-enriched supplement in 70 overweight or obese adults to see if it could improve body weight, fat mass, and metabolic health. Participants took either the active supplement or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in weight, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation. The goal is to find a natural way to support weight management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Polyphenol-enriched dietary supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage weight and improve metabolic health in people with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. The supplement may show no meaningful benefit over placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESE SUBJECTS OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT OVERWEIGHT , OBESITY OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCAM San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Murcia, Murcia 30107

Murcia, 30107, Spain

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