Can a daily powder boost baby gut bacteria and prevent future allergies?
NCT ID NCT06746285
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a daily synbiotic supplement—a mix of beneficial bacteria and prebiotics—can safely improve gut health in infants aged 2 to 24 months. 200 babies will receive either the supplement or a placebo for one month. Researchers will check for tummy troubles and changes in gut bacteria to see if the supplement is well-tolerated and shifts the microbiome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- synbiotic supplement (Bifidobacterium strains and human milk oligosaccharides)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a daily synbiotic helps establish healthy gut bacteria in infants, potentially reducing future allergy or immune issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 200 infants, focused on safety and microbiome changes, not on preventing disease. Results may not lead to a proven treatment.
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Locations
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Persephone Biosciences
San Diego, California, 92121, United States