Pomegranate seed oil shows promise for infection control in dementia care

NCT ID NCT07432763

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking pomegranate seed oil for 24 weeks could help people with advanced dementia avoid urinary tract infections and pneumonia, and possibly reduce or stop antipsychotic medications. The study included 18 older adults in palliative care. Researchers compared the oil to usual care to see if it improved quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Palliative Care Centre "Panagia Glykofilousa"

    Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

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