Effects of 8 Weeks of Turmeric Ingestion on Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Turmeric, Placebo

In brief

Curcumin (a bioactive compound found in turmeric) has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and there is evidence to suggest that it may produce improvements in quality of life and markers of health in humans with various conditions. To date, the research has often focussed on the effects of curcumin in human participants with a particular condition. However, turmeric contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds (including other curcuminoids and essential oils) and may be able to benefit a wide range of older adults. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of twice daily consumption of a turmeric beverage for 8-weeks on the physiology and wellbeing of older adults (versus placebo).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07196514

Run by

Nottingham Trent University

People needed

80

Starts

2025-10-06

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-16

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 95. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Body Mass Index between 18.5-39.9.

You may not qualify if…

• History of, or currently diagnosed with, a cardiovascular disease.
• Diagnosed with diabetes.
• Diagnosed with a liver, lung, or kidney disease.
• Diagnosed with osteoporosis.
• Diagnosed with dementia.
• Diagnosed with cancer.
• Use of medications/supplements/herbal remedies with human evidence of a significant interaction with turmeric.
• Allergy to turmeric, lemon, black pepper, watermelon, water, pineapple, magnesium or vitamin C.
• Pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Regular (once per week or more) use of turmeric shots / supplements within the last 3 months.

Where it is running

• Nottingham Trent University, Clifton campus — Nottingham, United Kingdom (enrolling)

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