Gut health fix for autism anxiety? small study tests synbiotic
NCT ID NCT06126185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a 12-week course of a synbiotic supplement (probiotics plus prebiotics) could help reduce anxiety in 30 children with autism spectrum disorder. The main goals were to see if the treatment was safe and tolerable, and to measure any changes in anxiety and sensory sensitivity. Because it was a small, open-label study without a placebo group, the results are preliminary and not conclusive.
What this could mean
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Active substance
synbiotic (probiotics and prebiotics)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a gut-based approach to ease anxiety in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Side effects are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong