Elderberry for Immune Support (NCT05435144) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Elderberry for Immune Support
United States420 participantsStarted 2022-08-26
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to confirm and quantify the effects of ElderCraft® elderberry extract on immune health.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
* Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Aged 20-65
* Lives in the United States within driving distance of the research center
* In good general health as evidenced by medical history
* BMI \<31
* Ability to take oral supplements and willing to commit to taking 2 capsules a day for 3 months
* For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation and for an additional month after the end of the intervention period
* Employed full time in an occupation with direct and prolonged exposure to the public (i.e. teacher, healthcare provider, etc) or regularly engaged in high exposure activities.
* Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of the following pharmaceuticals: immunosuppressants
* Pregnancy, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
* Organ transplant recipient
* Known allergic reactions to elderberries
* Positive COVID-19 test within 180 days of the study period
* COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study
* Receipt of 4+ COVID-19 vaccines
* Current diagnosis or lifetime history of an autoimmune condition (including but not limited to Lupus, Addisons, Graves…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.