Gut-Brain link: probiotic may slow memory decline in seniors
NCT ID NCT07165977
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement can improve memory and thinking in adults aged 50 and older. Over 6 months, participants take either the probiotic or a placebo for 3 months, then switch. Researchers measure memory tests, brain activity, and gut bacteria to see if diet and microbiome affect results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic supplement (Bifidobacterium longum Rosell®-175 and Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell®-52)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to slow age-related memory decline using a daily probiotic.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage crossover study with 110 participants. The effect may be small or not last, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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SWPS University
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 03-815, Poland
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