Gut health fix for HIV fatty liver? early trial tests probiotics
NCT ID NCT06113003
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether taking prebiotic fiber and probiotics can improve fatty liver disease in people with HIV. Researchers believe changes in gut bacteria may contribute to liver problems. The trial involves 63 participants and measures liver fat and gut health markers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Wheat dextrin fiber (prebiotic) and probiotic packet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement approach to help manage fatty liver disease in people with HIV.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (63 participants) testing only short-term markers, not long-term health outcomes. The supplements may not produce meaningful improvement.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States