Could a daily fiber supplement soothe chronic diarrhoea?
NCT ID NCT06839586
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily supplement called CMTS4520, which combines dietary fiber and probiotics, can help adults with chronic diarrhoea. One hundred participants will receive either the supplement or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will track changes in stool frequency and consistency to see if the treatment works and is safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CMTS4520 (a mix of dietary fiber and probiotics)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option to manage chronic diarrhoea and improve daily comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Microbiota Medicine & Medical Centre for Digestive Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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