Can strawberry gummies fight gum disease and oral cancer?
NCT ID NCT01514552
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether strawberry gummies can improve oral health in 36 adults, including smokers and non-smokers. Participants eat two types of gummies (real strawberry or placebo) four times daily for a week. Researchers measure how the body absorbs strawberry compounds and look for changes in inflammation and gene activity in the mouth and blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- strawberry gummy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to support oral health and reduce inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small pilot study (36 people) focused on safety and absorption, not on proving any health benefit. The results may not lead to any practical treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43220, United States
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