Could a common supplement help tame multiple sclerosis?

NCT ID NCT07595081

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called propionic acid is safe and helpful for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Twenty-two adults with stable MS took propionic acid capsules alongside their usual MS medications. Researchers measured nerve damage markers and thinking speed to see if the supplement made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

propionic acid (a dietary supplement)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help control multiple sclerosis and slow nerve damage.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-stage study with only 22 people. The results may not apply to everyone with MS, and the supplement might not show clear benefits in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Salzburger Landeskliniken

    Salzburg, State of Salzburg, 5020, Austria