Treatment
Curcumin clinical trials
We’re tracking 22 recruiting studies that include Curcumin, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05774704RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Curcumin eye study for people with retinal amyloid deposits
This early-stage study tests whether curcumin (a natural plant compound) can affect eye changes in people who have amyloid deposits in the retina. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and possibly helpful for vision-related outcomes.
Lubbock, TexasAges 40–89 - NCT06080841Recruiting
Turmeric supplement study for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether a curcumin (turmeric) supplement can help women with advanced cervical cancer who are about to start standard treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. It aims to see if adding curcumin improves outcomes.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07063056Recruiting
Curcumin and astaxanthin for lowering triglycerides and inflammation
This trial tests whether two natural supplements, curcumin and astaxanthin, can help lower high triglyceride levels and reduce inflammation. It could be a good fit if you have moderately high triglycerides and are generally healthy.
Dublin, OhioAges 21–59 - NCT07766720Recruiting
Eggshell membrane and turmeric supplements for exercise recovery
This trial tests whether taking eggshell membrane, curcumin (turmeric), or both together can help your muscles recover faster after intense exercise. It may reduce soreness and help you bounce back sooner.
College Station, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT07456605RecruitingPhase 1
Testing liposomal curcumin for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a special form of curcumin (the ingredient in turmeric) wrapped in tiny fat particles to see if it's safe and helpful for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. It may offer an option when standard therapies are no longer effective.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06359665Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Oral curcumin for thumb arthritis pain
This trial tests whether an oral curcumin supplement can help reduce pain from thumb arthritis. If you are an adult with daily thumb pain of at least moderate severity and have not taken turmeric or blood thinners, this may be an option for you.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06531863RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Curcumin and green tea supplement for mood improvement
This study tests whether taking curcumin (found in turmeric) and EGCG (found in green tea) can improve mood and increase a brain protein called BDNF, which may help with depression. It is for adults ages 18 to 50 with mild to moderate depression symptoms.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT03769766RecruitingPhase 3
Curcumin to help keep low-risk prostate cancer from worsening
This study tests whether curcumin (a supplement made from turmeric) can prevent low-risk prostate cancer from progressing while you stay on active surveillance. If you qualify, you would take curcumin and be monitored closely with regular checkups.
Dallas, TexasAges 40–89 - NCT05688488RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Curcumin to help prevent vocal cord scar adhesions after surgery
This trial tests whether curcumin (a natural compound) can reduce scar-like “adhesions” that can form between both vocal cords after endoscopy surgery. If you’re having a procedure on both vocal cords, this could help lower the chance of postoperative sticking and related voice problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05947513Recruiting
Curcumin pills alongside palliative radiation for advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether taking curcumin (from turmeric) during palliative radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced cervical cancer. It’s meant for patients who are receiving radiation for symptom relief without chemotherapy.
Addis AbabaAges 18 years+ - NCT06063486RecruitingPhase 2
Curcumin for inflammation and symptoms in blood disorders
This trial tests whether curcumin, a natural compound found in turmeric, can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms like fatigue in people with certain blood disorders that cause low blood counts or overproduction of blood cells. It is for patients with clonal cytopenia of uncertain significance, low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, or myeloproliferative neoplasms (polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytosis, or myelofibrosis) who have bothersome symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06595355RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of eye injections with or without curcumin for diabetic eye swelling
This trial tests whether adding oral curcumin (a natural supplement) to standard eye injections (bevacizumab) improves treatment for diabetic macular edema, a swelling in the back of the eye that can affect vision.
Isfahan, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesAges 40 years+ - NCT06624241Recruiting
Curcumin gel plus deep cleaning for Stage III gum disease
This trial tests a new gel made from curcumin (a natural substance found in turmeric) combined with a standard deep cleaning treatment for Stage III gum disease. The goal is to see if the gel helps reduce gum inflammation and improve healing.
Chieti, CHAges 18–80 - NCT06932848Recruiting
Curcumin gel for treating oral lichen planus
This trial tests if a curcumin nanogel can help heal painful sores from oral lichen planus compared to a standard corticosteroid gel. If you have this condition, you may be able to join.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07331935Recruiting
Topical Coenzyme Q10 and Curcumin for Oral Leukoplakia
This study tests whether a cream containing coenzyme Q10 and curcumin can help treat a common mouth condition called oral leukoplakia (a white patch that can sometimes turn into cancer). It is for people with a specific type of white patch that is not severe and can be easily reached with a cream.
AlexandriaAges 40 years+ - NCT02064673RecruitingPhase 3
Adjuvant curcumin after prostate surgery to prevent cancer return
This Phase 3 trial studies whether taking curcumin (a supplement made from turmeric) after radical prostatectomy can help keep prostate cancer from coming back. Participants are men with low-risk, surgery-only disease and undetectable PSA, and the study checks recurrence-free survival over time.
Dallas, TexasAges 30–80 - NCT05610878RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell help to improve fat grafting results
This early-phase study tests whether “preconditioned” stem cells from fat tissue can improve the look of fat transferred during liposuction and grafting. If you qualify, you may receive stem cells along with fat grafting to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT05640843Recruiting
Plant-based diet study for MGUS or smoldering myeloma
This trial tests whether a whole-food, plant-based eating pattern—plus supplements or placebo—can improve health outcomes in people with MGUS or smoldering multiple myeloma. You may be asked to follow specific recipes and stop certain supplements, so it helps to confirm you can stick with the plan.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05768919RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Liposomal curcumin with radiation and temozolomide for new brain cancer
This early-phase study tests whether liposomal curcumin, added to standard radiation plus temozolomide, can improve treatment outcomes in newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas. It focuses on safety and how well the treatment can be given with the usual therapy plan.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06053411RecruitingEarly Phase 1
How your genes affect the breakdown of diclofenac
This study looks at how a specific gene (UGT2B17) affects how your body processes diclofenac, a common pain reliever. Healthy people aged 18 to 64 are needed to help understand genetic differences in drug metabolism.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18–65 - NCT06055894Recruiting
Plant-based diet and supplements for smoldering myeloma or MGUS
This study tests whether a plant-based diet and certain supplements can help people with smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Participants will learn to cook plant-based recipes and track their meals using a phone app.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06626230RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of curcumin for anal precancer
This study tests whether a curcumin (turmeric) suppository can safely treat anal precancerous changes called AIN 2 or AIN 3. It may be an option if you have high-grade cell changes and want to avoid more invasive treatments.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 30 years+
What Curcumin is being studied for
Conditions with recruiting Curcumin studies.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Curcumin?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 22 recruiting studies that include Curcumin, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Curcumin trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Curcumin an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Curcumin or a specific trial is right for you.
Related treatments
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. A drug appearing here is being studied in a trial and may be investigational. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific treatment or trial is right for you.