Could a daily prebiotic ease ulcerative colitis?
NCT ID NCT06495658
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a daily prebiotic supplement for 8 weeks can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers will collect stool samples and track symptoms in 70 adults. The goal is to see if prebiotics can help manage the disease by changing the gut microbiome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prebiotic supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage ulcerative colitis symptoms and improve gut health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may not reduce inflammation or symptoms significantly.
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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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UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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