Pickles and yogurt might ease bowel troubles in spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT07640152

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intestinal disorder spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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