Poop pills for better sleep? new study tests gut bacteria transplant for insomnia
NCT ID NCT05917379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota) can help people with chronic insomnia. 80 adults received either the bacteria or a placebo in capsules. Researchers measured sleep quality using sleep tests and questionnaires to see if the treatment improved sleep.
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Department of Physical Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University
Xinxiang, Henan, 453002, China
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Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China
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Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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Hefei Fourth People's Hospital/Anhui Mental Health Center
Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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Institute of Brain Science and Brain-inspired Research, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences
Jinan, Shandong, 250117, China
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Peking University Six Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China