Investigation of the effects of cumin on lipid metabolism and skeletal muscle for middle-aged and older adult men and women.

Randomized non-inferiority trial of cumin to turmeric to evaluate its benefit on lipid metabolism and skeletal muscle in men and women over 40 years of age. - Randomized non-inferiority trial to examine the benefits of cumin on lipid metabolism and skeletal muscle in men and women over 40 years of age.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000054296

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-01

Start date

2024-04-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Healthy adult men and women over 40 years old

Interventions

Group taking 2 g of cumin powder per day for 2 months Group taking 2 g of Turmeric powder per day for 2 months

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Momohano Kai staff and family members over 40 years old, or community members who are able to cooperate with the research Not allergic to cumin, turmeric, or other spices. Those who do not have serious medical conditions (heart failure, kidney failure, etc.).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: General condition is not stable. Has a complication (e.g.orthopedic disease, dementia) that significantly affects his/her ability. Receiving medication (e.g. psychotropic drugs) that significantly affects ability. Pregnant or possibly pregnant.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Blood tests (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein A-1, apolipoprotein B), body composition	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gender, age, height, weight, BMI, medical history, medications, allergies, disease information, grip strength, Sit to Stand-5,Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactEtsuko Kurata

Koyama Rehabilitation Hospital Department of Nutrition

eiyouka@momoha.or.jp0545-36-2000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026