Ginger supplement tested as natural Anti-Inflammatory for heart health
NCT ID NCT07437222
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether taking ginger capsules daily for 60 days can lower inflammation and oxidative stress in adults with excess body fat. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ginger or a placebo. The goal is to see if ginger can improve markers linked to heart disease risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ginger capsules
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural supplement to help control inflammation and reduce heart disease risk in people with excess weight.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and ginger may not show a significant effect compared to placebo.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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23 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants. * Age between 23 and 65 years. * Body mass index (BMI) \> 27.5 kg/m². * Absence of diagnosed chronic diseases. * Not receiving pharmacological treatment or dietary supplementation on a regular basis. * Ability to understand the study procedures and willingness to comply with study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of acute or chronic diseases not specified in the inclusion criteria. * Ongoing chronic pharmacological treatment or active use of dietary supplements. * Major surgery within the previous three months. * Current smokers or recent former smokers (less than six months since cessation). * History of clinically relevant food allergies or eating disorders. * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial or research study. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Following an active weight-loss diet. * Investigator's judgment of unsuitability for study participation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
RECRUITINGMurcia, Murcia, 30107, Spain
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