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Could a natural duo curb Post-Workout pain?

NCT ID NCT07766720

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether taking eggshell membrane and a highly absorbable form of curcumin, alone or together, can reduce muscle soreness, joint pain, and stiffness after intense exercise. Healthy, recreationally active men aged 18 to 40 will take the supplements or placebos before and after exercise sessions. Researchers will measure changes in pain ratings, muscle damage markers, and exercise performance to see if these natural ingredients support faster recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder and curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin, taken alone or together
What this could lead to
If effective, these supplements could offer a natural way to reduce muscle and joint pain and speed recovery after hard workouts.
What could go wrong
This is an early proof-of-concept study in a small group of healthy men, so results may not apply to everyone. Supplements can also cause digestive upset or interact with medications.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 40 at the time of consent. * Healthy and recreationally active. * Ability to comply with study procedures. * Agree to refrain from alcohol intake and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), aspirin, and other over-the-counter pain medications for 48 hours prior to and after completion of each testing session. Exclusion Criteria: * No recent history of exercise training * An orthopedic limitation that would prevent the ability to perform the exercise intervention. * Participants who currently smoke cigarettes. * Known allergies to eggs, sulfur, or curcumin.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab - Texas A&M University

    RECRUITING

    College Station, Texas, 77843, United States

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