A spirulina supplement's secret signature: can a simple test confirm you took it?
NCT ID NCT05556967
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether specific compounds in blood or urine can serve as reliable markers that a person has consumed Immulina, a dietary supplement made from Spirulina. Healthy adults aged 18 to 50 will provide samples before and after taking the supplement to see if levels of certain fatty acids and other molecules change. The goal is to find a simple way to verify supplement intake in future research.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a dietary supplement called Immulina, a standardized extract from Spirulina
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable way to confirm whether someone has taken the supplement, aiding adherence monitoring in future studies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 20 healthy volunteers, so results may not apply broadly. The identified biomarkers may not prove reliable in larger or more diverse groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Research and Trials Unit - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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