Berry good news? blackcurrants tested for bone health in new trial
NCT ID NCT07365514
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing whether taking blackcurrant extract capsules can slow bone loss in women who have gone through menopause. The study will measure changes in bone density and gut bacteria over 12 months in 159 women aged 45-70. The goal is to see if the berries work through the gut-bone connection.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
blackcurrant extract
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help maintain bone density after menopause.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 trial, so it may not show a clear benefit. The effect, if any, is likely to be modest and not a replacement for proven treatments.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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