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NCT06828159 Dietary Wild Blueberries and Joint Health

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NCT ID NCT06828159
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Condition Gut -Microbiota
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-09-01
Primary Completion 2027-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Wild blueberryPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this proposed study is to examine the effects of dietary wild blueberries on gut microbiome, serum markers of inflammation, and joint function in adults. Each participant will consume 25g freeze-dried blueberries or matched placebo powder for 12 weeks, with a 2-week washout phase between.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with documented multi-joint/knee arthritis Exclusion Criteria: * inability to give informed consent * pregnancy or lactation * planned knee replacement surgery * allergy or contraindication to berries * recent trauma of the knee responsible of the symptomatic knee * intra-articular injection in the target knee/hip in the last 3 months * oral corticosteroid therapy ≥ 5 mg/day (prednisone equivalent) at baseline * use of berry extracts in the last 3 months * special diets * cancer treatment * bone diseases

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Arpita Basu

✉ arpita.basu@unlv.edu

📞 702-895-4576

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06828159 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Gut -Microbiota. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06828159 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06828159 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at arpita.basu@unlv.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06828159 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Oklahoma City, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06828159 clinical trial?

NCT06828159 is sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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