Could a simple supplement protect your gut during radiation?
NCT ID NCT04700527
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a short chain fatty acid supplement can reduce gut-related side effects in people receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the abdomen or pelvis. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach can improve quality of life during treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Short chain fatty acid (sodium butyrate and sodium propionate) supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce gut-related side effects from radiation therapy, making treatment more tolerable.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 122 participants, so results may not be conclusive. The supplement might not reduce side effects better than a placebo.
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Flora Danquah
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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