Kaempferol Absorption and Pharmacokinetics Evaluation
University of Pittsburgh · with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · NCT07322406
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Key facts
- Compensation
- Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
- Who can join
- Ages 18–70 · All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Study type
- Interventional · Not applicable
- Target enrollment
- 120
- US sites recruiting
- 1
- Study start
- December 9, 2025
- Record last updated
- March 23, 2026
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What the study is about
This study is a multi-site clinical trial designed to evaluate how the body absorbs and processes Kaempferol, a naturally occurring compound found in many plant-based foods. The primary purpose of the study is to measure the pharmacokinetics and biological absorption of Kaempferol in healthy adults.
Participants will receive Kaempferol and undergo scheduled blood and urine collections over a short study period. These samples will be used to measure Kaempferol levels in the body and to assess safety and tolerability. In addition, selected biological samples will be analyzed to explore molecular changes associated with Kaempferol exposure using advanced laboratory methods.
The study will be conducted at multiple research centers in the United States using a standardized protocol to ensure consistency across sites. The information collected will help improve understanding of how Kaempferol is absorbed and metabolized in humans and will support future research and regulatory evaluation.
Being studied: Kaempferol
Conditions: No Disease; Mitochondria Health; Longevity; Pharmacokinetics and Biological Absorption of Kaempferol in Healthy Adult; Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Adults aged 18 to 70 years
- Healthy volunteers as determined by medical history and screening assessment
- Ability to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent
- Willingness and ability to comply with all study procedures, including dietary restrictions, clinic visits, blood draws, urine collection, and follow-up assessments
- Willingness to abstain from restricted foods, beverages, and supplements as specified in the study protocol during the study period
Exclusion Criteria
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Kaempferol or related flavonoids
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Presence of significant acute or chronic medical conditions that could increase risk or interfere with study outcomes, including but not limited to:
- Active or chronic infections
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Neurological or neurodegenerative disorders
- Metabolic or systemic inflammatory conditions
- Use of prescription medications or supplements known to interfere with Kaempferol metabolism or pharmacokinetic assessment
- Blood donation within 8 weeks prior to study enrollment
- Participation in another interventional clinical study within a timeframe that could interfere with study results or participant safety
- Any condition or circumstance that, in the judgment of the study investigator, would make participation unsafe or compromise data integrity
Recruiting US locations
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Site contact: Stephanie K Montgomery, MBA MPH · 6102094365 · SKM66@pitt.edu
Study contacts (from the official record)
- Afshin Beheshti, PhD · 6173082540 · beheshti@pitt.edu
- Arabella Johnson · +13155659660 · AAJ28@pitt.edu
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