Could a red algae mineral help tame ulcerative colitis?

NCT ID NCT03869905

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Muhammad N Aslam, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests Aquamin, a mineral supplement made from red marine algae, in 40 people with mild ulcerative colitis or those in remission. Researchers want to see if it improves symptoms, reduces inflammation, and helps maintain remission. Participants take 4 capsules daily for a set period, and the study measures quality of life, disease activity, and inflammatory markers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Aquamin (a multi-mineral supplement from red marine algae)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to help manage ulcerative colitis symptoms and maintain remission.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement is not a proven treatment and may not work better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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