Could a butyrate pill ease gulf war Veterans' fatigue and brain fog?
NCT ID NCT05367245
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests whether a butyrate supplement (a gut-healthy fatty acid) can improve physical function in 120 veterans with Gulf War Illness. Participants take the supplement for several weeks while researchers measure changes in fatigue, memory, gut symptoms, and inflammation. The goal is to see if targeting the gut microbiome can ease this chronic condition.
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Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA
RECRUITINGLong Beach, California, 90822, United States
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VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
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