Could a simple sugar protect bone marrow transplant patients?
NCT ID NCT04263597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a sugar called 2'-fucosyllactose (2FL) is safe and can help maintain gut health in 70 people receiving a bone marrow transplant. The goal was to see if it reduces infections and a complication called graft-versus-host disease. Participants took the supplement by mouth, and researchers measured changes in gut bacteria and markers of inflammation.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States