Pickles and yogurt might ease bowel troubles in spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07640152
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether eating at least 6 servings of fermented foods daily for 10 weeks can improve bowel function and gut health in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a high-fermented-food diet or a control diet. The researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria, inflammation, and bowel symptoms to see if this dietary approach is feasible and effective.
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Active substance
fermented foods
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to ease bowel problems and improve gut health in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage feasibility trial with only 44 participants. It may not show clear benefits, and some people might have trouble tolerating the high intake of fermented foods.
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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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