Fruit snack could deliver Gut-Boosting bacteria directly to the intestine
NCT ID NCT07679490
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a fruit snack containing microencapsulated Lactobacillus rhamnosus can survive digestion and establish itself in the gut to improve microbiome diversity and gut-brain axis signaling. Healthy adults aged 25-65 will consume either the probiotic snack or a placebo daily for 28 days in a crossover design. Stool and blood samples will measure changes in bacterial abundance, serotonin, and other markers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Microencapsulated Lactobacillus rhamnosus fruit snack
- What this could lead to
- If the probiotic survives digestion and boosts gut microbiome diversity, it could support digestive health and gut-brain communication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage crossover study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with health conditions. The probiotic may not survive the gut or show measurable effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Research Centre, St. Vincent's University Hospital
Dublin, Dublin 04, D04 T6F4, Ireland
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