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Herbal combo shows promise for aching joints

NCT ID NCT07349264

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata, curcumin, and MSM in 100 adults with joint pain or stiffness. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured inflammation markers and arthritis symptoms using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see if this natural combination could safely improve joint health and reduce discomfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata gum extract, turmeric (curcumin), and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for easing joint pain and stiffness in people with arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. Dietary supplements often show modest effects, and individual responses vary.

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Study facts

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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

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

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 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with the complains of either pain or stiffness on joint, difficulty in walking and dressing due to arthritis or joint problem that interfered work/daily routine or social activities in the past 3 months * At least 2/10 on pain scores using visual analogue scale (VAS) * Age 18 or above * Willing to comply with interventional plan and comes to do follow up * Willing to gives consent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any NSAIDS in the last 48 hours * Use of any Intramuscular/intra-articular/systemic corticosteroid in the last 30 days * Use of any supplements targeting joint health in the last 30 days * Significant trauma to knees, including arthroscopy or significant injury to ligaments or menisci of the knee in the last 3 months * Subject who is currently on medication * Subject with chronic diseases, including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, neurological conditions. * Pregnant or lactating woman

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSI University

    Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

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