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Could turmeric help your memory? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT04705220

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Indena S.p.A Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special turmeric supplement (MERIVA®) could improve memory and thinking in older adults with metabolic syndrome. 85 people took either the supplement or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers measured changes in cognitive tests to see if turmeric helped protect against age-related mental decline.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
turmeric supplement (MERIVA®)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help protect memory and thinking in older adults with metabolic syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 85 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the improvement seen might be modest or not better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Cognitive Dysfunction metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • S.C. di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia, Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli"

    Roma, 00168, Italy

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