Autism gut microbiome study: sibling comparison reveals clues

NCT ID NCT05794620

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at the gut bacteria in children with autism and compared them to their brothers or sisters without autism. The goal was to see if there are differences in the types of bacteria and other substances in their stool. Twenty children aged 3 to 10 took part. No treatments were given—this was only an observation to learn more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Suffolk and North Essex Nhs Foundation Trust

    Colchester, United Kingdom

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