Could a daily fibre supplement ease ulcerative colitis?

NCT ID NCT06515210

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether two types of fibre supplements—acacia gum and microcrystalline cellulose—can reduce gut inflammation in people with ulcerative colitis. Sixty-nine participants will add one of the fibres or a placebo to their usual diet for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in inflammation (fecal calprotectin) and disease symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Acacia gum and microcrystalline cellulose (dietary fibre supplements)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, personalized dietary supplement strategy to help manage ulcerative colitis inflammation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (69 people) testing only short-term effects (6 weeks). The fibre supplements may not reduce inflammation or could cause digestive discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta Hospital
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2X8, Canada

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