Blueberry powder tested as natural joint pain remedy

NCT ID NCT06828159

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether eating freeze-dried wild blueberry powder every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and ease joint pain in adults with arthritis. Fifty participants will take either the blueberry powder or a placebo, with a 2-week break between treatments. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation and joint function, as well as self-reported pain levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: freeze-dried wild blueberry powder
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage joint pain and inflammation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest or no better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arthralgia arthritic joint disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GUT MICROBIOTA INFLAMMATION BIOMARKERS JOINT PAIN PAIN ASSESSMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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