Could a gut bacteria pill help you lose weight? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07331974

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Moon (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily supplement of Akkermansia muciniphila (AKM Lab-01), a type of gut bacteria, can help overweight or obese adults lose weight safely. Two hundred participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in body weight, BMI, blood sugar, and cholesterol to see if the bacteria improve metabolic health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Akkermansia muciniphila AKM Lab-01 (a gut bacteria supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new, natural supplement to help with weight loss and improve metabolic health.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small trial with only 200 people over 3 months. The supplement may not cause significant weight loss, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OVERWEIGHT , OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guangzhou Huangpu District People's Hospital
RECRUITING

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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