What is this study trying to find out about turmeric in older adults?

This study is evaluating how taking a turmeric beverage twice daily for 8 weeks affects the health and wellbeing of healthy older adults. The research aims to understand the broader effects of turmeric's bioactive compounds on physiology and quality of life. Nottingham Trent University is leading this investigation.

Who may be eligible for this turmeric clinical trial?

Adults aged 40 to 95 who have a body mass index between 18.5 and 39.9 may be eligible. Participants should be generally healthy without certain diseases like cardiovascular conditions or diabetes and not regularly using turmeric supplements recently. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this turmeric clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the study beverage and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses to attend visits may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 40Years - 95Years

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

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Study of 8-Week Turmeric Supplementation Effects on Health and Wellbeing in Adults Aged 40 to 95

Led by Nottingham Trent University · Updated on 2026-01-16

Participants Needed

Research Sites

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What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effects of consuming a turmeric beverage twice daily for 8 weeks on the physiology and wellbeing of healthy older adults aged 40 to 95 years. Curcumin, a bioactive compound in turmeric, has shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and this study aims to explore its broader impact including other turmeric compounds on older adults health and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will take a 60 mL turmeric shot containing 30% turmeric twice daily for 8 weeks, while the other group will take a placebo shot with a small amount of turmeric for taste twice daily for the same period. Both groups follow this regimen for the full 8-week intervention to compare effects. During the study, participants will undergo baseline assessments and follow-up after 8 weeks, including blood tests measuring brain-derived neurotrophic factor, cholesterol, and various biochemical markers. They will also complete questionnaires on fatigue, mood, pain, sleep quality, and physical function tests such as strength and cognitive tasks. Researchers will monitor changes in these measurements to assess turmerics impact on health and wellbeing in older adults.

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Brief Title

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

Who Can Participate

Age: 40Years - 95Years

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Adults aged 40 to 95 years
Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 39.9
Healthy older adults without major chronic diseases

You will not qualify if you...

History of or current cardiovascular disease
Diagnosed with diabetes
Diagnosed with liver, lung, or kidney disease
Diagnosed with osteoporosis
Diagnosed with dementia
Diagnosed with cancer
Use of medications, supplements, or herbal remedies with known interactions with turmeric
Allergy to turmeric, lemon, black pepper, watermelon, water, pineapple, magnesium, or vitamin C
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or attempting to become pregnant
Regular use (once per week or more) of turmeric shots or supplements within the last 3 months

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