Can fiber be gentle? study tests tolerable doses for sensitive guts

NCT ID NCT06877013

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how well people with self-reported fiber sensitivity tolerate different doses of soluble fiber. 141 adults took fiber or a placebo for 7 days, and researchers measured digestive symptoms and dropout rates. The goal was to find a dose that causes minimal discomfort, which could guide future dietary advice for sensitive individuals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

soluble fibers

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify a well-tolerated fiber dose for people with digestive sensitivity, potentially improving dietary recommendations.

What could go wrong

This is an early exploratory study with only 141 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The focus is on tolerance, not treating a disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

functional colonic disease irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CEN experimental

    Dijon, France