Could pumpkin seed oil ease inflammation in dialysis patients?
NCT ID NCT07710183
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking pumpkin seed oil daily for three months can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. The oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers of inflammation and heart risk compared to standard care alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pumpkin seed oil, 1000 mg oral capsule taken once daily for 3 months
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost supplement to help manage inflammation and heart disease risk in people on dialysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 85 participants over 3 months. The supplement may not show meaningful benefits, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Al-Karama Teaching Hospital, Hemodialysis Center
RECRUITINGBaghdad, Karkh, 10064, Iraq
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