Fit gut: study links exercise to healthier microbiome

NCT ID NCT07276464

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how being physically fit changes the bacteria in your gut. Researchers will compare the gut microbes of 30 healthy men, from inactive to elite athletes, by testing their exercise capacity and analyzing stool samples. The goal is to find connections between fitness levels and gut health, which could help understand how exercise supports a healthy digestive system.

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 reveal how exercise shapes gut bacteria, pointing toward ways to improve intestinal health through fitness.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 30 healthy men, so results may not apply to women, older people, or those with health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colitis Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Rennes 2 - Laboratory "Movement, Sport and health Sciences"

    Bruz, Britanny, 35170, France