Could pomegranate supplements help heal the gut in Alcohol-Related liver disease?
NCT ID NCT07678567
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates how pomegranate dietary supplements influence gut bacteria and inflammation in people with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related liver disease. Researchers will measure levels of beneficial gut metabolites called urolithins and inflammatory markers in blood samples. The goal is to understand individual differences in gut bacteria that affect how the body processes pomegranate compounds, which may inform future treatments for liver disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pomegranate dietary supplement (Nutricost Pomegranate Extract)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design future treatments that improve gut health and reduce inflammation in people with alcohol-related liver disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on measuring biological markers, not on proving a treatment works. Results may not lead to direct benefits for participants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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