Could a gut supplement ease autism symptoms? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07450443

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a postbiotic dietary supplement called PostbiotiX Comfort® can improve gut and behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will give the supplement daily for one month to 90 children aged 3-8 years. They will measure changes in gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep, and behavior using parent questionnaires and lab tests.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PostbiotiX Comfort® (a postbiotic dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve gut health and behavior in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase trial with only 90 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement is not a cure and may not help all symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM DISORDER AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
RECRUITING

Milan, MI, 20133, Italy
IRCCS Humanitas Reasearch Hospital (ICH) Laboratory of Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology
RECRUITING

Milan, Italy

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