Probiotic pill may shield elite footballers from travel gut troubles

NCT ID NCT07585474

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Sheffield Hallam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how long-haul travel and pre-season training affect the gut microbiome and immune function of elite footballers. Thirty male players will take either a daily probiotic capsule or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples to see if the probiotic helps keep the gut stable and supports immune health during travel and heat training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Probiotic capsule
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help athletes maintain gut health and immune function during travel and intense training.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in a very specific group (elite male footballers), so results may not apply to others. The probiotic may show no benefit over placebo.

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IMMUNE FUNCTION MICROBIAL COMPOSITION

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Locations

1 Hotel Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
Bodymoor Heath

Tamworth, West Midlands, B78 2BB, United Kingdom

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