Astaxanthin trials recruiting now

4 registrations that name astaxanthin as a study arm and are recruiting or about to, as ClinicalTrials.gov listed them on Oct 20, 2026. Read each listing for its full criteria and current status.

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Filter 4 registrations

Status

1US sites across 1 state

All 4 registrations

RecruitingNCT07063056

Curcumin & Astaxanthin for Lowering Triglyceride Readings and Inflammation

  • No phase
  • Medinutra LLC
  • About 64 people
  • Started Jul 18, 2025

In plain words A study of astaxanthin in people 21 to 59, run by Medinutra LLC. It plans to enroll about 64 people at 1 US site.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 21 to 59; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Triglycerides.

  • Triglyceride reading of 140-250 mg/dL
  • Age 21-59

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Curcumin (Longvida™); Half Dose Curcumin (Longvida™); Astaxanthin; Placebo Control

Registered summary

Two dietary supplements are each being compared to a placebo for the ability to help maintain triglycerides in the normal range. The subjects will be adult men and women with moderately high TG values. Serum triglycerides will be measured before and after 6 weeks of taking 1 capsule per day of either Longvida Curcumin, astaxanthin, or a placebo. A few side blood analysis will also be done. These measures are relevant to low level inflammation.

Where, as registered

1 US site in 1 state.

RecruitingNCT06589128

Efficacy of Investigator Product for the Amelioration of Digital Eye Strain in Children

  • No phase
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • About 70 people
  • Started Oct 1, 2024

In plain words A study of astaxanthin in people 10 to 11, run by Universiti Sains Malaysia. It plans to enroll about 70 people at 2 sites, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 10 to 11. Conditions: Digital Eye Strain (DES).

  • Children with DES (CVS-Q score 6-18)

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Astaxanthin Oral Capsule; Placebo

Registered summary

Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also referred to as Digital eye strain (DES), is a group of eye and vision problems caused by prolonged use of electronic devices. The American Optometric Association (APA) defines DES as a group of eye and vision-related problems caused by prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader, and cell phone use. Currently, for more than 20 years, DES has been recognised as a public health issue, and the terms DES are also used to describe the condition, attributed to the wide range of digital devices associated with potential problems.

Where, as registered

No US site; Malaysia (2).

RecruitingNCT07507682

Can Astaxanthin Help Manage Asthma in POlluted Areas?

  • No phase
  • Middlesex University
  • About 25 people
  • Starts May 15, 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of astaxanthin in people 18 and older, run by Middlesex University. It plans to enroll about 25 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Asthma (Diagnosis); Airway Inflammation; Airway Hyperresponsiveness.

  • Adults 18+ y
  • Confirmed clinical diagnosis of mild-to-moderate asthma, defined as:
  • A physician diagnosed asthma condition consistent with BTS/NICE/SIGN (2024)
  • Asthma managed at GINA (2024) step 1-3 therapy level, with stable maintenance treatment for ≥4 weeks prior to enrolment

8 more inclusion criteria and the exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Astaxanthin Oral Capsule; Matched Placebo (Capsules)

Registered summary

This study will test whether astaxanthin, a naturally occurring antioxidant supplement, can improve lung function, reduce airway inflammation, and improve asthma control in adults with mild-to-moderate asthma. Participants will receive astaxanthin and placebo in random order in a double-blind crossover design. Each treatment period lasts 4 weeks and is separated by a 3-week washout period. The study also measures indoor and personal air pollution exposure to examine whether pollution influences asthma symptoms, airway responsiveness, and response to treatment. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No US site; United Kingdom (1).

Not yet recruitingNCT07684391

Effect of Oral Astaxanthin Formula on Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD

  • No phase
  • China-Japan Friendship Hospital
  • About 140 people
  • Starts Jul 1, 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of astaxanthin in people 18 to 80, run by China-Japan Friendship Hospital. It plans to enroll about 140 people and lists no sites yet.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 to 80. Conditions: COPD.

  • Patients who met the GOLD diagnostic criteria for stage II-IV COPD
  • Patients who met the indications for pulmonary rehabilitation training: mMRC score
  • 3 or self-reported decline in physical function.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Astaxanthin; Pulmonary rehabilitation training

Registered summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether an astaxanthin-based dietary supplement combined with a pulmonary rehabilitation training program could improve exercise capacity in patients with COPD. The main questions it aims to answer are: • whether an astaxanthin-based dietary supplement combined with a pulmonary rehabilitation training program could improve 6MWD in patients with COPD. The drug administration group will receive: * Two capsules of astaxanthin formula supplement daily for 8 weeks. * Pulmonary rehabilitation training: a total of 8 weeks, 2-3 times a week. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No sites listed yet.

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 9 open registrations for this search, including ones where astaxanthin is not a study arm or that are past the 4 we keep. Search them on ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in new tab).

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