RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT05774704

Curcumin and Retinal Study

Curcumin and Retinal Amyloid-beta Pilot Study


Sponsor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 21, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To test how two weeks of curcumin supplementation would cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) and attach to amyloid beta proteins, to assess the feasibility (safety and bioavailability), and to explore the resulting abundance/composition of gut microbiota.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called High curcumin group and a drug called Low curcumin group for people with bioavailability, gut microbiome, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 40 Years to 89 Years.

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Interventions

DRUGLow curcumin group

One curcumin capsule (250 mg curcumin) after each meal, 3 times a day for 2 weeks.

DRUGHigh curcumin group

One curcumin capsule (500 mg curcumin) after each meal, 3 times a day for 2 weeks.


Locations(1)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock, Texas, United States

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