Turmeric pills tested for knee arthritis relief
NCT ID NCT07183215
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether turmeric extract capsules can lower inflammation and pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. 72 adults will take either turmeric or a placebo daily for 3 weeks. Researchers will measure pain and inflammatory markers in the blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- turmeric extract (curcuminoid) capsules
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to ease osteoarthritis pain and inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short trial (72 people, 3 weeks) testing a supplement, not a drug. Results may not be strong or lasting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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GBI Ngadinegaran
Yogyakarta, 64127, Indonesia
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