Anti-inflammatory Effects of Curcumin, Ginger and Piperine Supplementation in Ultra-trail Runners: a Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial
ECUM-RUN
ECUM-RUN
Sponsor study identifier
Secondary identifiers
OTHER · ID-RCB
interventional
100
1 country
1
Study Start
September 14, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
October 20, 2026
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Study Completion
October 20, 2026
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ECUM-RUN is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial evaluating whether a 30-day oral supplementation with curcumin, ginger, and piperine (9-5-1 formulation) reduces exercise-induced joint pain and inflammatory markers in 82 ultra-trail runners competing in the Diagonale des Fous (175 km). The primary endpoint is the change in knee pain (VAS score) between end of supplementation and race finish, compared between intervention and placebo groups.
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October 20, 2026
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July 2, 2026
Actual (reported)July 13, 2026
Actual (reported)September 14, 2026
Actual (reported)October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026
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Change in Knee Pain Intensity from End of Supplementation to Race Finish (Visual Analog Scale)
Knee pain is self-assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 0-10 cm) at the end of the 30-day supplementation period (T1, day before the race) and immediately at race finish or withdrawal (T2). The primary outcome is the within-participant change in VAS score (T2 minus T1), compared between the curcumin-ginger-piperine (9-5-1) group and the placebo group.
From Day 30 (T1, end of the 30-day supplementation period) to race finish or withdrawal (T2) - up to approximately 60 hours later, corresponding to the maximum allowed race duration.
Kinetics of Joint Pain Across the Study Period (Ankles, Knees, Hips)
(T0, before supplementation) to Day 2 post-race or post-withdrawal (T3)
Change in Joint Range of Motion (Ankles, Knees, Hips)
Baseline (T0, before supplementation) to Day 2 post-race or post-withdrawal (T3)
Change in circulating pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines (pg/mL)
Baseline (T0, before supplementation) to Day 2 post-race or post-withdrawal (T3)
Change in Inflammatory biomarkers (ng/mL)
Baseline (T0, before supplementation) to Day 2 post-race or post-withdrawal (T3)
Change in serum enzyme activity (U/L)
Baseline (T0, before supplementation) to Day 2 post-race or post-withdrawal (T3)
The investigational intervention is an oral food-supplement capsule combining curcumin, ginger, and piperine in a proprietary "9-5-1" ratio (curcuma extract : ginger extract : black pepper/piperine extract), administered as 4 capsules per day for 30 consecutive days prior to the race.
Capsule excipients are maltodextrin and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), allowing an identical-appearing placebo for double-blind conditions.
Dr Nicolas BOUSCAREN
Saint-Pierre, CHU de La Réunion, 97400, France
First Submitted
July 2, 2026
First Posted
July 13, 2026
Study Start
September 14, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
October 20, 2026
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Study Completion
October 20, 2026
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Last Updated
September 22, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07
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