Swallow this pill to map your gut bugs
NCT ID NCT07243756
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed pilot study tested a 3D-printed ingestible pill designed to trap bacteria from the gut, including the hard-to-reach small intestine. Ten healthy adults swallowed the pill, which passes naturally through the body. Researchers checked safety and how well the pill captured gut bacteria compared to stool samples.
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 pill could offer a new way to sample gut bacteria from the small intestine without invasive procedures, improving microbiome research.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study with only 10 healthy people. The pill may not work well for everyone, and results may not apply to people with gut diseases.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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