Eggshell membrane and curcumin before intense exercise
Official title: Effects of NEM® Brand Eggshell Membrane and curQ+® Brand Highly Absorbable Curcumin Supplementation, Alone or in Combination, on Recovery From Intense Exercise in Recreationally Active Men.
Run by ESM Technologies, LLC · NCT07766720 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether egg shell membrane and highly absorbable curcumin, alone or together, help recreationally active people recover faster after hard workouts.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ESM Technologies, LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (College Station, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07766720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Healthy, recreationally active men aged 18–40 who can comply with study procedures and refrain from NSAIDs and alcohol around testing sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with egg allergy, sulfur or curcumin allergies, or orthopedic limitations preventing the exercise protocol may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a proof-of-concept, interventional study to see if specially formulated eggshell membrane (NEM) and highly absorbable curcumin (curQ+) taken before intense exercise can reduce inflammation, muscle and joint discomfort, and improve recovery in recreationally active men. Participants will receive either NEM, curQ+, both together, or placebos in a controlled setting to compare recovery markers after intense exercise sessions. The study involves multiple arms to assess individual and combined effects on inflammation, perceived pain, and recovery markers. Inclusion targets adults aged 18–40 who are healthy and active; NSAID or pain medication use is restricted around testing sessions. The research is conducted at the Texas A&M Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab with collaboration from ESM Technologies and Texas A&M University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience less muscle and joint pain and faster recovery after intense exercise.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests eggshell membrane and curcumin can reduce inflammation and pain in other settings, supporting exploration in exercise recovery; this exact combination and design is a newer proof-of-concept approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 40 at the time of consent. * Healthy and recreationally active. * Ability to comply with study procedures. * Agree to refrain from alcohol intake and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), aspirin, and other over-the-counter pain medications for 48 hours prior to and after completion of each testing session. Exclusion Criteria: * No recent history of exercise training * An orthopedic limitation that would prevent the ability to perform the exercise intervention. * Participants who currently smoke cigarettes. * Known allergies to eggs, sulfur, or curcumin.
Where it's running
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Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab - Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Richard B. Kreider, Ph.D. — Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab, Texas A&M University
- Study coordinator: Richard B. Kreider, Ph.D.
- Email: rbkreider@tamu.edu
- Phone: (979) 458-1498
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.