Ginger capsules for inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood vessel health
Official title: Study of the Effect of Ginger Capsules on Markers of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Damage
Run by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia · NCT07437222 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether taking a daily ginger capsule for 60 days can lower inflammation and oxidative stress and improve blood vessel function in adults with excess body fat.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 23 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Murcia, Murcia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07437222 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 23–65 with a BMI over 27.5 kg/m², without diagnosed chronic diseases, not taking regular medications or supplements, non-smokers, and not pregnant or breastfeeding are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with chronic illnesses, current smokers, those on regular pharmacological treatments or dietary supplements, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, recent surgery patients, or those following active weight-loss diets are unlikely to qualify or 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 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adults with excess adiposity who do not have diagnosed chronic diseases. Participants are randomly assigned to take either a ginger supplement capsule or a matching placebo each day for 60 days. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial damage before and after the intervention. The design isolates the effect of ginger compared with placebo to see if daily supplementation changes these cardiometabolic risk markers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, daily ginger supplementation could reduce inflammatory and oxidative stress markers and modestly improve endothelial function, which may lower cardiometabolic risk.
How similar studies have gone: Some smaller randomized and observational studies have reported modest anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of ginger, but results are inconsistent and larger confirmatory trials are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants. * Age between 23 and 65 years. * Body mass index (BMI) \> 27.5 kg/m². * Absence of diagnosed chronic diseases. * Not receiving pharmacological treatment or dietary supplementation on a regular basis. * Ability to understand the study procedures and willingness to comply with study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of acute or chronic diseases not specified in the inclusion criteria. * Ongoing chronic pharmacological treatment or active use of dietary supplements. * Major surgery within the previous three months. * Current smokers or recent former smokers (less than six months since cessation). * History of clinically relevant food allergies or eating disorders. * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial or research study. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Following an active weight-loss diet. * Investigator's judgment of unsuitability for study participation.
Where it's running
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Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Murcia, Murcia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ana Mª García Muñoz
- Email: amgarcia13@ucam.edu
- Phone: +34 968 278 618
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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.