Turmeric suppositories could replace surgery for anal precancer
NCT ID NCT06626230
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) can reverse high-grade anal precancerous lesions in people living with HIV. Participants insert curcumin capsules into the anus daily for 14 days. The main goal is to find the safest dose, not yet to prove it works. If successful, it might offer a gentler alternative to current treatments like heat ablation or surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- curcumin (turmeric extract) capsules inserted intra-anally
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, low-toxicity option to reverse anal precancerous cells in people with HIV, potentially avoiding surgery or ablation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 48 participants, focused on safety and dosing—not yet on effectiveness. Curcumin may not work or could cause side effects at higher doses.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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30 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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.
Major Inclusion Criteria: * 30 and older * Have biopsy-proven anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) 2, AIN 3 without previous treatment * Or cytology results for ASC-H or HSIL * Able and willing to complete Study Diary * Other inclusion criteria apply Exclusion Criteria: * Have a clinically significant chronic medical condition that is considered progressive, such as but not limited to coronary disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive lung disease, and diabetes mellitus. Chronic nonprogressive or intermittent syndromes are not excluded, including migraine headaches, mild reactive airway disease, controlled hypertension, stable pain syndromes, or benign gastric reflux. * Have any history of anal cancer malignancy. * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next three months. * Have a history of sensitivity or allergy to any compound used in this study. * Have Grade 2 or higher renal or hematology abnormality, * Are currently using, or in the last year have used intravenous drugs (except for therapeutic use), recreational drugs, or alcohol abuse. * Other exclusion criteria apply
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Grady Hospital - Ponce De Leon Clinic
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Grady Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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