Bee products take on blood pressure and kidney disease

NCT ID NCT06288204

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether taking green propolis extract and royal jelly together can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease. Over two months, 153 participants will take capsules of the supplements or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and gut bacteria to see if these natural products help manage the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: green propolis extract and royal jelly (dietary supplements)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage inflammation and oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 153 participants, and it tests dietary supplements, not a drug. The results may not lead to a proven treatment, and supplements can interact with medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome hypertensive disorder Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Denise Mafra
RECRUITING

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22260050, Brazil
Denise Mafra
RECRUITING

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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