Pomegranate juice may soothe gut inflammation in colitis patients

NCT ID NCT07115862

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether drinking 8 ounces of pomegranate juice daily for 8 weeks can reduce gut inflammation and improve quality of life in people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Researchers will also look at how the juice affects gut bacteria. The study involves 30 adults who follow a low-fiber diet and will compare the juice period to a no-juice period.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pomegranate juice
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage ulcerative colitis symptoms and reduce inflammation.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported symptoms and may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ULCERATIVE COLITIS (DISORDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States

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