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Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin Capsules from Turmeric Extract in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin Capsules from Turmeric Extract in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20251212008
Enrollment
64
Registered
2025-12-12
Start date
2026-03-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Functional dyspepsia Dyspepsia Functional dyspepsia

Interventions

Each capsule contains 500 mg of C. longa extract powder, delivering approximately 475 mg of curcuminoids.,Placebo capsule is comparable to the intervention.
Experimental Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Curcumin capsule from turmeric extract,Placebo

Sponsors

Chiang Mai University
Lead Sponsor
Speciality Innovations, Co., Ltd.
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 20 and 80 years, both male and female 2. Diagnosed with functional dyspepsia based on ROME IV criteria, and confirmed negative for Helicobactor pylori infection 3. Able to read and write in Thai 4. Provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 2. Presence of significance underlying gastrointestinal conditions 3. History of gastrointestinal surgery 4. History or presence of immune-related disorders 5. History or presence of coagulation disorders 6. History or presence of severe comorbidities 7. History or current use of medications metabolized primarily via Cytochrome P450 enzymes 3A4, 1A2, or 2C9, 8. History or current use of antiplatelet, anticoagulant, or NSAIDs 9. History or current use of immunosuppressive agents 10. History or current use of chemotherapy 11. Known or suspected of allergy or hypersensitivity to curcumin or C. longa 12. History of vaccination within one month 13. History or current use of medication, procedures, or any products that may interfere with outcome assessments 14. History or current heavy smoking, alcohol dependence, or use of other addictive substances 15. Current participation in other clinical research studies

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dyspepsia symptoms 0, 2, 4 weeks Questionnaire

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Symptom relief 0, 2, 4 weeks Questionnaire,Quality of life 0, 2, 4 weeks Questionnaire,Safety laboratory parameters 0, 4 weeks Biochemistry lab,Adverse events 0, 2, 4 weeks History taking,Serum gastrin (exploratory) 0, 4 weeks ELISA,Pharmacokinetics (exploratory) 4 weeks HPLC or LC-MS

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNut Koonrungsesomboon

Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

nut.koonrung@cmu.ac.th053935353

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026