Tiny gut bugs may hold clues to healthy aging

NCT ID NCT07251322

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small, completed study looked at the link between gut bacteria and frailty in 14 older adults. Participants collected stool samples at home and took part in a 12-month healthy aging education program. The goal was to see if changes in gut microbes relate to physical function, mood, and quality of life. Because it was a very small, early study, the results are not definitive but may guide future research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

    Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11510, Spain