Tiny viruses in yogurt might help restore your gut after antibiotics
NCT ID NCT07212400
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects stool from 4 healthy adults to see how phages (viruses that eat bacteria) found in dairy products affect gut bacteria in a lab dish. Researchers will add antibiotics and dairy phages to the stool samples and watch how the bacterial community changes. The goal is to understand if these phages can help restore a healthy gut after antibiotics disturb it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design phage-based foods that restore healthy gut bacteria after antibiotic use.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small lab study (4 people) using stool samples in a fermenter, not a human treatment. Results may not translate to real-life effects.
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Locations
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Metagenopolis
RECRUITINGJouy-en-Josas, 78352, France
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