Could a potato starch supplement ease gulf war illness?
NCT ID NCT05820893
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests whether a dietary fiber supplement called resistant potato starch can improve gut health and quality of life in veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). About 52 veterans aged 50-85 with GWI and gut symptoms will take the supplement daily. Researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria and related metabolites, as well as symptom improvements.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Resistant potato starch (MSPrebiotic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to ease gut symptoms and improve quality of life for veterans with Gulf War Illness.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may not significantly change symptoms or microbiome composition.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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