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Pharmacokinetics of Curcumin in Healthy Volunteers

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT00181662
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brief Summary

This study looks to describe the pharmacokinetics of curcumin delivered as a single oral dose in healthy female volunteers. The impact of piperine and silybin on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin is also studied.

Detailed Description

Healthy volunteers are seen on three separate visits and receive 4 gm of curcumin as a single oral dose either alone or with piperine or with silybin. Serial timed blood draws then are collected for pharmacokinetic analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
6
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy volunteer
  • On no medications except for birth control pills
  • Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant
  • Comorbid disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Curcumin pharmacology
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Interactions between piperine and curcumin
Interactions between silybin and curcumin

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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