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Could a cherry extract boost Runners' hearts?
NCT ID NCT07194720
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a cornelian cherry supplement for four weeks could improve heart and blood vessel function in healthy amateur long-distance runners over age 45. Eighteen participants received either the cherry extract or a placebo in a crossover design. Researchers measured blood pressure, vascular resistance, and chemoreflex sensitivity to see if the supplement had any effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) lyophilisate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to support heart health and exercise performance in older athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, not a treatment for any disease. Results may not apply to the general population or those with health conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Apr 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 75 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * age above 45 years Exclusion Criteria: * chronic disease of the nervous, cardiovascular or respiratory system * disease of the digestive system, including history of the intestinal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, lactose intolerance and other malabsorption disorders * blood pressure-lowering treatment within the past year * tobacco smoking within the past year * antibiotic/probiotic treatment and laxative/prokinetic usage in three months preceding the anticipated enrollment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wroclaw Medical University
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 50-376, Poland
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