Could a probiotic boost your memory and sleep?
NCT ID NCT06968299
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a probiotic supplement called ExoBDNF can improve cognitive abilities like memory and concentration, as well as sleep and mood. About 50 adults aged 18 and older will take the supplement daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and computer-based tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ExoBDNF probiotic supplement (Pediococcus acidilactici)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to support memory, concentration, and sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo group, so results may be due to chance or expectation. The supplement is not a treatment for any disease.
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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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Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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